Mid-Range Travel Guide: Gabon

Accommodation

$60-150 per night

Mid-range hotels, private rooms in eco-lodges, comfortable guesthouses with private bathrooms and air conditioning

Food & Dining

$35-70 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, occasional international cuisine, fresh seafood at coastal establishments

Transportation

$25-60 per day

Private taxis for longer distances, domestic flights between cities, mix of shared and private transport

Activities

$50-120 per day

Guided wildlife tours, national park entries, boat trips, cultural experiences, organized day trips

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and public transport instead of private transfers (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in Libreville or Port-Gentil for a few nights to stock up on supplies before heading to remote areas

Book domestic flights well in advance as last-minute prices can be 100-200% higher

Travel during the dry season when road conditions are better, reducing transport costs by 30-50%

Join group tours rather than private ones for wildlife viewing (typically 40-60% less expensive)

Buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets rather than individual bottles at tourist sites

Underestimating transport costs between cities - Gabon is large and flights/long-distance taxis are expensive

Not budgeting enough for national park fees and mandatory guide costs for wildlife viewing

Eating only at hotel restaurants in remote areas where markup can be 150-300% above local options

Not accounting for the high cost of imported goods and alcohol (typically 200-400% more than neighboring countries)