Mayumba National Park Camping and Beach

Mayumba National Park protects Gabon’s remote southern coastline, a narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and a chain of coastal lagoons that is considered one of Africa’s most important nesting sites for leatherback turtles. Accommodation here is simple and beach-based, reflecting both the park’s remoteness and its focus on marine rather than terrestrial wildlife.

Camping & Beach Stays

Options near Mayumba center on basic camping and small beach lodges rather than the more built-up lodge infrastructure found near Loango, with most activity built around the turtle nesting season, when female leatherbacks come ashore at night to lay eggs along the park’s beaches.

When to Visit

The nesting season, roughly October through April, is the main draw and the best time to combine a stay here with the chance to witness nesting or hatching turtles directly on the beach. Outside that window, Mayumba is a quieter, more remote stop for travelers looking to add Gabon’s coastline to a wider itinerary.