Port-Gentil
Gabon
- Safety rating
- 5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from June to September brings the most agreeable weather.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Gabon's oil capital sits on an island at the mouth of the Ogooué River, an industrious port with a frontier-meets-beach atmosphere. Sandy shores and nearby lagoons offer escapes from its hard-working petroleum economy.
Top attractions
Relax on the local beaches, explore the working port, and venture to the lagoons and wildlife of the surrounding delta.
Getting around
Shared taxis are the main transport around the island city; the compact center is walkable.