Visa & logistics.

Entry to Gabon is through an electronic visa (e-visa), to be requested online on the Gabonese Republic's official portal, evisa.dgdi.ga. The procedure is simple but takes a little time: allow several weeks. Once your registration for a session is confirmed, Ebando sends you all the details to request your visa easily.

Ebando recommends going through its partner agency, M'bolo Tours, which handles the procedure for visitors: agency fees of around €220, paid on arrival. The official e-visa itself is requested beforehand on the Gabonese Republic's portal (evisa.dgdi.ga). The exact breakdown of fees is confirmed by the team when you register.

Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory to enter Gabon. Without a valid certificate, entry may be refused, or a quarantine imposed. The vaccination must be done at least 10 days before departure to be valid. Also check the health requirements of any transit countries along your route.

Ebando recommends Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood), a natural prevention. Conventional medicinal alternative: Malarone. Lariam (mefloquine) is not suitable; ask your travel doctor for advice. Pemba prepares a natural remedy during your stay at Ebando.

On arrival, the visa via M'bolo Tours is paid in cash, around €220 — the exact amount is confirmed by the team. Without a valid yellow fever certificate, entry may be refused. All payments must be made in Euros, in cash. Bring notes of €10, €20 or €50 — larger bills are sometimes refused.