Loango Lodge

Loango Lodge front view

7 luxurious, traditionally decorated bungalows, each with private terrace, most with a superb view of the tranquil river and the national park


Loango Lodge at night

River view restaurant & bar, with international cuisine

Lounge Interior

Swimming pool & poolside bar, conference centre, souvenirs and crafts shop, laundry service, room service, internet facility

Loango Lodge Paillotte

Amidst the fascinating surroundings of Loango National Park, we offer you the small but exclusive Loango Lodge, set on the Iguela Lagoon, with uninterrupted views of the wide tranquil river that separates the lodge area and the national park.

A perfect combination of comfort ...

Loango Lodge is the perfect base from which to launch expeditions into different areas and camps such as Pte. Ste. Cathérine Beach Camp, Tassi Savannah Camp, Akaka Bush Camp and Evengué Lodge. The lodge is the ideal spot to prepare for the explorations ahead or recover from the adventures enjoyed.
 
Breakfast may be taken in the restaurant or on your own private terrace overlooking the Iguala Lagoon and national park. In the rainy season from November to April, buffalos and elephants can sometimes be seen passing by in the park while you’re enjoying an early breakfast!
 

… an exclusive experience of raw nature …

In Loango National Park, we have created a circuit that allows you to see and experience all the park’s highlights and ecosystems. The starting point for most visitors is Evengué Island. From there, you can travel to Loango Lodge and the other camps.
 
From the lodge, you can venture out into the forest with one of our eco-guides or go on a cultural walk to the nearby village. Offshore, whales and dolphins can sometimes be spotted swimming playfully from mid-July to mid-September.
 

… and conservation …
 

Loango Lodge is where “Operation Loango” was initiated in 2001. The lodge is still the main base for numerous science programmes coordinated by the Max Planck Institute and WCS. Ape, dwarf crocodile, forest elephant, western lowland gorilla, marine turtle and whale research is conducted here, as well as educational projects, cleaning of beaches, park management and illegal trawler control. More than 80 students are enrolled in the local village’s well equipped school, built and run by Africa’s Eden. 
 

Activities

  • Safaris in Loango National Park
  • Cultural excursions
  • Walking safaris
  • Whale-watching
  • Expeditions to: Akaka Bush Camp, Evengué Lodge & Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project, Tassi Savannah Camp, Pte. Ste. Cathérine Beach Camp
     

When to visit here

Loango Lodge is open all year round. Temperatures vary from 28 to 31 °C. The rains fall between November and April. 

Special months: 
Mid-July – mid-September: whale-watching
October to April: elephants and buffalos on the beach
October to February: turtle season
September - March: fishing season 
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