Oyem

Oyem is the capital of Woleu-Ntem province in northern Gabon, near the border with Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. It is a market town known for its cocoa and coffee production, surrounded by plantations and rainforest. The town has a cathedral, a market, and basic services for travellers passing through to Cameroon.

By Plane

Oyem Airport has flights from Libreville (1 hour).

By Car / Road

Oyem is on the N2 highway, 400 km north of Libreville (6-8 hours by shared taxi).

The town is walkable. Shared taxis are available.

• Oyem Cathedral — A notable Catholic cathedral.

• Oyem Market — A busy market selling cocoa, coffee, and fresh produce.

• Surrounding Plantations — Cocoa and coffee plantations in the hills around town.

• Tour a cocoa or coffee plantation.

• Visit the market.

Restaurants serve poulet nyembwe, grilled fish, and fufu.

Bars serve Regab beer.

• Budget: Hotel Oyem — basic; CFA 12,000-20,000.
• Mid-range: Hotel les Cocotiers — comfortable; CFA 25,000-40,000.

The market is excellent for cocoa beans, coffee, and local crafts.

• Bitam (60 km north-west) — Border town with Equatorial Guinea.
• Mitzic (80 km south) — Town on the road to Libreville.
• Cameroon border (100 km north) — Cross into Cameroon.