Gabon

Famously dubbed `Africa's last Eden' - and, even more enticingly, `the land of the surfing hippos' - Gabon is one of the world's most pristine ecotourism destinations. Much of the country is swathed in dense rainforest populated by chimpanzees and mandrill troops, while the remainder is grassy Savannah, vast island-dotted lagoons and miles of white-sand beaches where gorillas and elephants can be seen strolling alongside the surf.
With comprehensive information on everything from health and safety to cultural etiquette and public transport, this pioneering guidebook is a must-have for anyone wishing to discover this gloriously untrammelled country.