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Petit Loango

Petit Loango lies within an internationally important wetland where lagoon, coast, forest, savanna and swamps form a protected landscape. Visiting calls for a flexible pace, guided outings and coordinated boat and vehicle transfers, with wildlife and conditions that may change the programme.

The place

What makes it special

  • Ecological connection between Iguéla Lagoon and the Atlantic coast.
  • Whale-watching outings from mid-July to mid-September, subject to sea conditions.
  • Night patrols for nesting turtles from October to February, with sightings not guaranteed.
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Petit Loango

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Boat on Iguela Lagoon in Loango National Park.

Planning Loango National Park around seasons, lagoons and transfers

In Loango, reaching the coast is only the beginning: the season determines which ecosystems you explore, what wildlife you may see and how much time each transfer requires.

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Profile updated: 24/09/2026