Mwagné

Situated to the east of Makokou between the Lodié and Louayé rivers, and reaching the Congo.

Park Highlights

• Observing animals in the bais
  The Mwagné Bai, which may well be the biggest bai in Gabon, is associated with other smaller bais (waterhole clearings). Rare or little known species such as the bongo antelope and otters are to be found there. Towards the east we find Marantaceae forest. 
• Elephants
  The site has exceptionally large numbers of elephants.
• River expeditions
  We can explore the lush landscapes and observe the diverse fauna, including parrots and otters, by pirogue following the Liboumba and Lodié rivers.

International status

• Mwagné National Park forms part of the trans-frontier area identified as a priority by WWF and ECOFAC.

Tourist facilities

• It will be necessary to clear the rivers, especially the upper Lodié, and open a path from the river to Mwagné Bai.
• A tourist camp and observation platforms will be built.
• The smaller bais will be prospected and the most promising ones developed for tourism.