Mayumba National Park

Mayumba National Park is a small coastal park in southern Gabon, protecting the Mayumba Peninsula and its Atlantic beaches. The park is an important nesting site for leatherback and olive ridley sea turtles (November-April). It also protects coastal forest and savannah habitats.

Access is from Tchibanga via unpaved roads (3-4 hours, 4x4 required). Mayumba town has a small airstrip (charter flights from Libreville).

Walking on the beach and 4x4 tracks through the forest.

• Mayumba Beach — Pristine Atlantic beach stretching for kilometres.

• Sea Turtle Nesting Sites — Leatherback and olive ridley turtles.

• Coastal Forest — Small patches of forest with monkey populations.

• Guided night walks to watch sea turtles nest (November-April).

• Surfing at Mayumba's beach breaks.

• Horseback riding on the beach (seasonal).

Restaurants in Mayumba town serve fresh seafood and Gabonese dishes.

Small bars in Mayumba serve Regab beer. Bring bottled water for the beach.

• Budget: Guesthouses in Mayumba town; CFA 10,000-20,000 per night.

There are no shops inside the park. Mayumba town has basic supplies for self-catering. Mayumba town has basic supplies.

• Tchibanga (2-3 hours north) — The provincial capital.
• Moabi — A forest town on the Congo border.