The First-Ever Gabon Wilderness Experience: Chimps, Surfing Hippos, and Silent Forests

Gabon: Reflections on our First-Ever Wilderness Experience

Our inaugural Gabon Wilderness Experience was more than a trail—it was a step back a thousand years into a world untouched by time. From the deep silence of the primary rainforest and a profound encounter with a wild chimpanzee to the surreal sight of surfing hippos on the Loango coast, Gabon proved to be one of the most raw and authentic ecosystems on Earth. Read our trip report from the 2025 journey.

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