Makokou

Makokou is the main town of Ogooue-Ivindo province, located on the Ivindo River in north-eastern Gabon. It is the gateway to the surrounding national parks — Ivindo, Mwagna, and Minkebe. The town has basic services and a small airport, and serves as the last supply point before entering the parks.

By Plane

Makokou Airport has flights from Libreville (1.5 hours).

By Car / Road

Makokou is 380 km east of Libreville via unpaved roads (8-10 hours by 4x4).

The town is walkable. 4x4s can be hired for park trips.

• Ivindo River — The river that runs through town.

• Makokou Market — A market selling supplies for park trips.

• Stock up on supplies before entering the national parks.

• Arrange guides for Ivindo National Park.

Small restaurants serve basic Gabonese food.

Bars serve Regab beer.

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

The market is the last place to buy provisions before the parks.

• Ivindo National Park (30 km south) — UNESCO site with Kongou Falls.
• Mwagna National Park (60 km north) — Remote forest.
• Minkebe National Park (100 km north) — Largest park in Gabon.