Moukalaba-Doudau National Park- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Moukalaba–Doudou National Park, Gabon's third-largest national park, spans 4,500 square kilometers of diverse habitats, including tropical rainforests, savannahs, papyrus swamps, and coastal areas. Situated approximately 700 kilometers south of Libreville, the park encompasses the Moukalaba River, Ndogo Lagoon, and the Doudou Mountains, which reach 800 meters in altitude. Originally a forest reserve in 1962, it was designated a national park in 2002 and added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2005 for its ecological significance. The park supports one of Gabon's highest densities of western lowland gorillas and chimpanzees, with an estimated 5,000 individuals. Its savannahs host waterbucks, reedbucks, and hippos, while over 380 bird species, including several rare ones, make it a key destination for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers.