WCS Mayumba Camp - Parc National de Mayumba
This rustic yet comfortable camp is the primary accommodation for visitors to Mayumba National Park, operated in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society. Situated on the narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banio Lagoon, it offers unparalleled access to marine turtle nesting beaches (seasonal), whale watching opportunities, and the chance to spot forest elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees in the surrounding coastal forest. The camp emphasizes conservation and provides an immersive, educational experience focused on the park's unique biodiversity.
- Location
- Parc National de Mayumba, Mayumba Coast, Gabon, Central Africa
- Type
- eco_lodge
- Coordinates
- -3.800000, 11.000000
- Price range
- ultra-luxury
- Website
- https://gabon.wcs.org/
- Capacity
- 12 guests
- Rooms
- 6
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan options available with advance notice
- Child-friendly
- Yes
PlnrScore: 29/100
Best Time to Visit WCS Mayumba Camp
The best months to visit WCS Mayumba Camp are June, January, February, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 26.08°C, rainfall 289.7mm, sunshine 8.1 hrs, humidity 87.3%
- February: Good, temperature 26.64°C, rainfall 289.1mm, sunshine 7.6 hrs, humidity 87.3%
- March: Good, temperature 26.77°C, rainfall 288.3mm, sunshine 7.7 hrs, humidity 87.2%
- April: Good, temperature 26.79°C, rainfall 272.6mm, sunshine 7.8 hrs, humidity 87.8%
- May: Good, temperature 26.46°C, rainfall 138.8mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 87.4%
- June: Great, temperature 24.36°C, rainfall 31.9mm, sunshine 8.9 hrs, humidity 87.1%
- July: Good, temperature 23.01°C, rainfall 21.1mm, sunshine 8.1 hrs, humidity 87.1%
- August: Good, temperature 23.47°C, rainfall 27mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 84.6%
- September: Good, temperature 24.54°C, rainfall 59.9mm, sunshine 7.5 hrs, humidity 84.6%
- October: Good, temperature 25.51°C, rainfall 244.5mm, sunshine 7.6 hrs, humidity 86.2%
- November: Good, temperature 25.48°C, rainfall 446.4mm, sunshine 6.9 hrs, humidity 88.8%
- December: Good, temperature 25.67°C, rainfall 426.3mm, sunshine 7.4 hrs, humidity 88.8%