The Lope National Park, Gabon is one of the important national parks in Gabon. The national park was made in order to conserve wide species of flora and fauna. The national park was created in the year 1946. Lope National Park, Gabon covers a total area of around 4910 square kilometers and consists of vast stretches of rain forests and savannah grasslands.
The Lope National Park in Gabon is a major stop in the itinerary of Gabon wildlife tours. The ideal time to the national park is in the spring season when trees and flowers in the forest is at full bloom. The tours are organized by the local tourist board as well as various private travel agencies. The vast rainforests in the national park is home to wide species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Various species of plants are also found in the forest.
Active conservation programs are being taken to conserve the flora and fauna in Lope National Park. The local tourist department, the government as well as various wildlife agencies undertake conservation works in the forest. Around 63 species of mammals are found in the national park like leopards, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and apes. Some other species of mammals are:
- Western lowland gorilla
- Chimpanzee
- Mandrill
- Forest buffalo
- Black colobus monkey
- Yellow-backed duiker
Plenty of bird watching trips are also undertaken to the Lope National Park, Gabon. The national park is home to around 399 species of birds. The best time to come for bird watching is in the spring season when the birds are mostly visible. Some important species of birds found in the national park are:
- Great blue turaco
- Grey-necked rock fowl
- Dja River warbler
- Rosy bee-eater
- Crowned hawk eagle
- Chocolate backed kingfisher
- Emerald cuckoo
- Black guinea fowl
Plenty of reptiles like cobras, crocodiles, vipers, turtles and dolphins are found in the Lope National Park in Gabon. There are also provisions for camping in the forest. The cliffs and mountains in the forest are also ideal for mountain hiking and trekking expeditions.
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