Akanda

In the northeast of the country, near Libreville,  bordering the Mondah and Corisco bays.

Park Highlights

• Mangroves and beaches
  The mangrove and tidal flat landscapes of the Mondah and Corisco bays are especially fascinating.
• Birds
  Akanda harbours the largest populations of migratory birds in Gabon.
• Turtles
  The undersea pastures of the Corisco bay are important feeding zones for turtles, which come from as far afield as Brazil.
• Fishing
  The Mondah and Corisco bays are rich in fish life.

International status

• Akanda National Park is an IUCN Critical Site and fulfills the Ramsar criteria as a zone of international importance for migratory birds.

Tourist facilities

• Akanda Island can only be reached by boat, either by sea or by way of the rivers and creeks of the Mondah bay complex. A small tourist camp exists, and day trips from Libreville are possible.