Gabon is a destination that defies easy description. Dense equatorial forests, wild coastlines, vast wetlands and little-known wildlife all exist side by side, creating one of the most diverse and intact Wilderness areas left on the planet. It’s a place where Nature still leads, where ecosystems are complex, alive, and deeply interconnected - and where diversity isn’t just present, it’s something to be embraced. We still have spaces available to explore this extraordinary place on foot during ou

You never quite know what you’re going to see in Gabon… Our ranger paused to film this incredible forest elephant taking a refreshing dip, a peaceful moment of swimming, splashing and cooling off in the river. And it’s not just for fun… Drinking: An adult forest elephant needs around 100–200 litres of water every day or two to stay hydrated. Cooling off: Even beneath the rainforest canopy, the humidity and constant effort of moving through dense forest can cause overheating. Submerging in rivers