Gabon to Entebbe

Situated on the Komo River, Libreville is a beautiful port. It is the capital and the largest city of Gabon. Bearing proximity with the Gulf of Guinea, the city is also a trade center for timber region. The land is characterized by tropical monsoon climate featured with a long 9 months wet season and a short 3 months dry season. The city was once inhabited by Mpongwe tribe before it was captured by French in 1839. Here the British, Germans and Americans have at one time settled their business. Also it was the capital of French Equatorial Africa. But since its independence in 1960, the city grew in leaps and bounds. The most wonderful attraction here is Pointe Denis, visitors escape from the city's hustle and bustle to the serenity of this place. The main entry to this heaven is from Libreville's Port Mole. This beach is a long stretch of land; at one end of Pointe Denis is Maringa Hotel and on the other end is Assala Lodge. The northern end of this land has wider beaches, while you will see an array of palm trees. Moreover the lush vegetation around this beach seem like an equatorial jungle. L'Eglise St-Michel Libreville is an amazing tourist attraction; it is an important architectural building. It has large wooden columns which are carved by a blind Gabonese man. Other such eye catching structure is Palais Presidential, which was built by President Bongo in 1970s. If you are looking for art and culture, do not worry, for you will be satiated. Make a visit to Musee des Arts et Traditions du Gabon. The museum exhibits a brilliant collection of items that bespeak about the country's art. The French cultural center, St Marie's Cathedral (seat of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Libreville), the adeptly carved wood church of St Michael Nkembo, Arboretum de Siband and two cultural villages- all of them make the city of Libreville favorite destination of everyone. House of great diversity in art and culture, the land of Libreville also excels in architecture. So, why waste more time. Log onto MakeMyTrip and book online your trip to Libreville. MakeMyTrip.com is India's leading online travel portal, where you get cheap online flight tickets, affordable accommodation and a fun filled travel package.

Located on the shores of Lake Victoria – the largest lake in Africa, Entebbe is naturally blessed and historically rich. Here, one can find nature in its most expressive form - there are expansive white sand beaches, wonderful gardens, and wildlife sanctuaries. Moreover, the cool breeze from the lake and the presence of slanting beach palm trees add to the overall beauty and romantic appeal of the place. The star attraction of Entebbe is the Entebbe Zoo, also known as Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). Located close to the main town and along the shores of Lake Victoria, this place is characterised by exquisiteness of common and rare species of flora and fauna. Here, one can spot rhinos, zebras, giant forest hog, spotted hyena, olive monkey, giraffes, bush pig, many kinds of snakes and more, all well-secured behind fences. This place is also ideal for bird-watching. The town also boasts of a fine selection of resorts, hotels, restaurants and clubs that respectively cater to accommodation, dining, and entertainment requirements of visitors very well. From MakeMyTrip, tourists can avail one of the many packages to travel to and stay in this true treasure trove in a comfortable manner.