Libreville

Beach scene Libreville 4 - Libreville beach scene

Libreville is the largest city in and capital of Gabon.

Travel to Libreville

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Libreville

• Libreville International Airport IATA Flight Code: LBV - 0.458611, 9.412222 - Libreville International Airport - B777 d'Air France à LBV - Air France flies to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, other airline mostly fly to inner-African destinations

By Rail

Libreville is the terminus of the Trans-Gabon railway, connecting with Franceville in the interior of the nation. There are overnight services at least three times per week with a journey time of about 12 hours for the full length. The train station, Gare d'Owendo GPS 0.322411,9.497783 is located about 10 kilometers south of the downtown, near the port.

Get Around

The best way to get around in Libreville if you don't have a vehicle are taxis. For a trip from point A to B the fare is negotiated with the driver depending on the distance. Fares will double after 21 hours. From or to the airport 2000 FCFA, or 4000 after 21 hours. (1000 FCFA = 1.5 euros, 10 000 FCFA = 15 euros). Taxis are less expensive when shared or for short distances (100 to 500 FCFA). You can usually pay 1000 FCFA in the day or 2000 FCFA to not share the taxi and travel a substantial distance (15-minutes drive). The cars are not very secure (broken doors, no seatbelts), but if you insist on careful driving and the chauffeurs will try to oblige. Mini-buses (similar to taxis) are also available for longer routes. Klandos are yellow taxis that shuttle back and forth along the backroads on a fixed route. They cost 100 FCFA no matter the distance.

If you can afford it (expensive by GCC standards), you can rent a vehicle with AVIS. You will not be allowed to leave the town by rented car. Do not expect to arrive at the airport (especially on Sundays and possibly also outside normal business hours (which includes siesta from 12:00 to 15:00)) and find vehicle rental agencies open - pre-arrange!AVIS may be contacted on or +241 (1) 74 58 45. While it is reasonably easy by African standards to drive a vehicle yourself in Libreville (provided you know your way around - buy a Gabon guide with maps at the newspaper shop to the right of the international check-in hall), it may not be a very cost-effective solution if you don't plan on moving around a lot.

Local Language in Libreville

In general do not expect people to speak English (except for some immigrant taxi drivers from West Africa). 80% of the population speak French.

What to see in Libreville

Libreville's greatest asset is, probably and the seafront (bord de mer) where people gather daily to relax by the Atlantic Ocean. All along the seafront you will find some Gabonese sculptures (some are 20 feet tall!) looking over the beach.

You could also go in Nzeng-ayong to see the Arboretum de Sybang which is a huge tree sanctuary inside Libreville which groups thousands of local species. (But make sure in advance that somebody will be there to open the gate. Once you are inside apply a huge amount of anti mosquito cream on your skin before entering the woods. The people there will remind you - they are very helpful).

The centre ville is also a nice area to visit, in which you are able to enjoy the nearby ocean breeze.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Libreville

Libreville is a place where people are very laid back and take things slowly. Don't worry about time and plans, and enjoy the city. There is not an exhaustive list of things to do. It is a true multicultural town; its people are very welcoming and will show you the true aspects of the city. The Majestic and Centre Culturel Français (next to Mbolo and the main supermarket) provide both cinema and game rooms; also occasional expositions and concerts. If you'd like to relax on a nice deserted beach, you could go to the Cap Esterias or to Cap Santa Clara, about 30 minutes by vehicle from Libreville. The latter place can be visited by vehicle during the dry season. During the rainy seasons one would need a real 4x4 to get there. The Pointe Denis is another popular spot. It is a peninsula across the bay, close to Libreville. The boat trip takes 25 minutes and cost somewhat between 15 and 20 euros (10 000 and 15 000 fcfa) from the Michel Marine(Navette "Orangina") or Port Mole, Navettes "Beaufort", "Castel" and "Internet". The beach there is beautiful, with a stunning view of Libreville' s seafront.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Libreville

The downtown is great for shopping, yet surprisingly expensive. Mbolo is the main shopping centre, housing a Géant Casino (large French supermarket) and a large pharmacy as well as other shops. Other supermarkets include the Géant Cecado on the Bord de mer, and Prix Import close by. CK2 next to the Casino Croisette sells whiteware (fridges etc.) as well as household tools, TVs, etc. In the same area, you'll find the Marche Artisanal where Senegalese merchants sell African instruments, jewelery, clothes, paintings, etc. If you want to see the authentic African side of Libreville, you should go to the gigantic Marché Mont-Bouet. There are bargains a-plenty - but keep an eye on your valuables.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Eating at any good restaurant ends up costing about $24+ for the meal and soft drinks. Not affordable but it is usually worth it! There are some high end restaurants that can be compared to the best restaurants in Western metropoles. The standard of quality in cheaper restaurants is high. Try one of the three Papa Union restaurants. A great place to have a meal is the restaurant/hotel Excellence in the quartier Ancien Sobraga. It is run by a Belgian guy, and they serve Python a la Sauce tomate. Delicious. The primary street leading up into the Louis area (from the seafront near Jeanne Eboli Hospital) has a good range of Halal restaurants and clubs. Costa Sylvia Pizzeria makes a very nice Neptune Pizzas. The Chinese restaurant opposite Le Warhol's is nice too. The good thing about Libreville is that one can salad in the restaurants, and there is no need to be afraid of the ice cubes in your drink. The tap water is absolutely ok. Do not try that in any other African city. L'Emir has very good Lebanese Halal Food and the owners are friendly. The local soft drinks, Regab, Beaufort and Castel are Ok, if you are not too demanding. The local lemonade, Djino, is a real find. It is comparable to Orangina, maybe better. There is no problem to get any imported goods (wine/spirits) if you are prepared to pay.

Clubs, restaurants in the Louis area come to life at night. The main street into Louis starts with Le Warhol's: the decor is in true Pop-Art style and the dance floor and lighting is great, good beats, and the entrance fee gets your first round of soft-drinks. Butterflies doesn't seem like much from the outside, but inside its rustic interior, spacious lounge area and well placed dance floor is well worth the visit, and entrance is free. Pakito Lounge bar is a chilled out spot with swimmingpool tables and good vibe. The main street also sports Mirage lounge, Hollywood and other clubs.

The city is pretty lively at night so get out and enjoy.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Intercontinental. Tolerable, although not fabulous. Short trip to/from airport. Colas on the swimmingpool deck are not expensive compared with most places. They have a Pizzas oven near the poolside. February 2012 update. Hotel is no longer with the Intercontinental chain and is now named the Okoume Palace Hotel.
• Tropicana. Very good location right at the beach and very close to the airport - BUT the rooms are very filthy and smelly. Mattresses are 'rubbish dump' material, bedding is nearly see-through with holes, towels - if available - are rags. All single rooms are behind a shebeen with plenty of noise until very late. At 38Euro per day absolutely unacceptable. Food is good and Sunday lunch buffet recommendable.
• Le Meridien is at the far end of town if you come from the airport. Allow for about an hour ride during traffic jams (Between noon to 1 pm and between 3 to 6 pm. They have a free gym and is a bit more English-friendly (more TV channels, etc.)
• Le Dorian/Hotel Leet. These two hotels are owned by the same French owner. They are located behind the old Komo Cinema in the Montagne Sainte neighborhood. Le Dorian has very good value rooms (newly renovated, cost around 50,000 CFA per day). The staff is friendly too.
• Hôtel Lotus Bleu. Good mid-range hotel in Montagne Sainte (close to, but not within easy walking distance, from restaurants and Mbolo Shopping Centre) comparable to a good budget-airline: you get good clean basics (bed, bathroom, A/C, TV, empty fridge, free WiFi) and no further luxuries. Good value for money at 35,000 CFA or about 50 Euro (March 2010) per day. Quite strict about checking out at 12:00 the following day if later check-out not pre-arranged. Contact them on +241 (1) 77 81 85.

• Hotel Le Patio - 0.40889, 9.43408 ☎ +241 06603786 60€ Decent mid-range motel-style hotel located in Quartier Louis. Rooms are clean and hotel has free wifi. Continental breakfast available for 8000 CFA (12€). Hotel is within walking distance of M'Bolo shopping center and several restaurants.

• Mission Lieberman Blvd Bessieux ☎ +241-6950337 fan room 10.000 CFA per person A low-cost place for backpackers.

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