Gabon Expedition

Gabon has a way of unsettling expectations. It is one of Africa’s least visited and most intact wild places, a country where more than 80 per cent of the land remains forested and where the coastline, the lagoons and the rainforest interior together create an ecosystem of unexplored wilderness.

The Unexplored Eden of Gabon and Fly Fishing in Sette Cama

Everything meets in Sette Cama: surf, estuary, lagoon, mangrove and rainforest. It sits within the wider Loango system, already one of Africa’s great coastal wildernesses, but this corner adds a serious angling dimension that makes it one of the most distinctive and multi-layered expedition destinations on our entire programme.

The fishing in Sette Cama is shaped by tides, bait movement and the nutrient-rich water that flows through a system of estuaries and lagoons connecting the rainforest interior to the Atlantic coast. Catch and release fishing here targets a range of species in environments that remain largely unfished.

The combination of surf, estuary and lagoon creates conditions that are unlike any other fishing environment in Africa, and the quality of what is available reflects the near-pristine state of the ecosystem around it. This destination is not only for dedicated fly fishers, though it will certainly speak to them.

It also suits travellers who want the day to hold several possibilities at once: fishing at first light, wildlife later. Beyond the fishing, the wider Loango system rewards slow and attentive travel. Forest elephants, hippos, western lowland gorillas, buffalo and an extraordinary range of birdlife all move through a landscape that shifts constantly between its different coastal and forest habitats.

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Lion

The African lion is an iconic big cat, recognized by its majestic mane in males. Lions are apex predators and live in groups called prides. They are known for their strength, stealth, and cooperative hunting strategies. Lions are often associated with bravery and royalty in various cultures.

Leopard

The African leopard is a solitary and elusive big cat with a beautiful coat adorned with distinctive rosette patterns. They are skilled climbers and opportunistic predators, known for their adaptability and ability to thrive in various habitats, from forests to grasslands.

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African Elephant

The African elephant is the largest land animal, known for its immense size, distinctive trunk, and prominent tusks. They are herbivores and play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining their habitats. African elephants are highly intelligent, social creatures with complex social structures.

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Black Rhino

Both black and white rhinoceroses are large, thick-skinned herbivores with two distinctive horns on their heads. Rhinos are critically endangered due to poaching for their horns, which are highly valued in illegal markets. They are essential for the ecosystem and are known for their gentle demeanor.

African Buffalo

The African buffalo is a robust herbivore with a distinctive, large, and curving set of horns. They often live in large herds and are known for their unpredictable behavior, making them one of the most dangerous animals to hunt. Buffaloes are vital to the ecosystem, shaping vegetation patterns through their grazing habits.

PLANNING YOUR SETTE CAMA EXPEDITION WITH ESCAPE SAFARI CO.

A Sette Cama expedition requires careful planning around tides, seasons and the specific combination of fishing and wildlife experiences that will make the most of what this extraordinary place has to offer.

If Gabon interests you, we can shape this as a pure fishing mission, a broader safari, or something intelligently balanced between the two.