Location
Nyanga, Gabon's fifth province, is located in the south-west of Gabon between the Mayumba mountain range, the Ikundu mountains, the Congo and the Atlantic Ocean. It is crossed by the Nyanga and Moukalaba rivers and is home to some spectacular waterfalls.
Mayumba
Environment :
A lush jungle where colours abound, full of streams teeming with fish, torrents and waterfalls emptying into the Atlantic Ocean and, above all, a never-ending stretch of wild deserted beaches. With its mysterious caves and sacred forests, this region is a treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. The ground is fertile and a natural palm grove grows near Moabi. The plains are used for growing rice, manioc, taro and bananas, to name but a few.
History :
The province derives its name from the river Nyanga. In 1906, Nyanga was separated from the Congo and incorporated into Gabon, with Nyanga Vembé chosen as the region's capital. In 1909, Marchessou, head of the region, designated Tchibanga as the capital. Under the authority of the Frenchman Tavernier in 1934, the administrative district of Ngounié/Nyanga became the Ngounié Nyanga province, with Mouila as its capital. In 1940, the region was once again incorporated into the Congo. Mayumba finally became the province's capital in 1948 after returning to Gabonese ownership.
Transport :
Nyanga can be reached by plane (50 minutes for Tchibanga and 3˝ hours with a touchdown for Mayumba) or by 4x4 vehicle from Libreville by taking the "Nationale 1" trunk road, passing through Lambaréné, Mouila and Ndendé to reach Tchibanga after approximately 10 hours and around 12 hours to reach Mayumba.
In both towns, visitors can get around by taxi with fares identical to those in Libreville, or by bush taxi operating special fares.
Hotels and Restaurants in the province :