Scuba diving in Gabon offers a rare and untamed underwater adventure unlike anywhere else in the world. Nestled on the west coast of Central Africa, Gabon boasts a pristine Atlantic coastline, vibrant marine biodiversity, and an emerging dive scene that’s still largely unexplored. Divers can expect encounters with everything from humpback whales and sea turtles to large schools of barracuda and manta rays—all in warm, tropical waters framed by lush rainforests.
The country’s dive sites are as wild as its national parks. Loango National Park, often called “Africa’s Last Eden,” is one of the only places on Earth where you can see hippos surfing in the waves and then dive just offshore to spot dolphins and sharks. With limited tourism and minimal crowds, Gabon promises an off-the-beaten-path experience for adventurous divers looking to discover new frontiers beneath the waves.