Moyen-Ogooué Province district, Gabon

Places to visit near Lambaréné

Lambaréné is a town in Moyen-Ogooué Province district, Gabon, home to about 20,714 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 parks, 5 churches and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lac Amaga (62 km) and Lac Gomboué (69 km).

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Lambaréné, Gabon
Lambaréné, Moyen-Ogooué Province district, Gabon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lambaréné at a glance

Location
Moyen-Ogooué Province district, Gabon
Population
about 20,714
Coordinates
0.7001° S, 10.2406° E
Places within 50 km
33
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lambaréné

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lambaréné: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lambaréné

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lambaréné. The closest is Ogooué Et des Lacs Department (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lambaréné

8 parks within 100 km of Lambaréné. The closest is Déchetterie (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Déchetterie · park · Moyen-Ogooué Province · ~52 km
  • Onal-1600 · park · Moyen-Ogooué Province · ~55 km
  • MN-1000 · park · Moyen-Ogooué Province · ~61 km
  • Onal-1000 & Bis · park · Ngounié Province · ~61 km
  • M-400 · park · Moyen-Ogooué Province · ~63 km
  • M-200 · park · Ngounié Province · ~64 km

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Churches near Lambaréné

5 churches within 100 km of Lambaréné. The closest is St. Francis Xavier Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lambaréné

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Lambaréné. The closest is Chutes Sinioula (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lambaréné

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lambaréné. The closest is Mont Ndougou (79 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mont Ndougou · viewpoint · Moyen-Ogooué Province · ~79 km
  • Mont Dikaki · viewpoint · Ngounié Province · ~88 km
  • Mont Ngadingo · viewpoint · Moyen-Ogooué Province · ~92 km
  • Mont Youngo · viewpoint · Ngounié Province · ~93 km
  • Mont Chauve · viewpoint · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~96 km

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Forts & heritage near Lambaréné

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lambaréné. The closest is Lambaréné (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lambaréné

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lambaréné
  2. 1 km Lambaréné · heritage site, Moyen-Ogooué Province
  3. 2 km EMANE Tole · heritage site, Moyen-Ogooué Province
  4. 2 km St. Francis Xavier Church · church, Moyen-Ogooué Province
  5. 1 km Albert Schweitzer Grave · heritage site, Moyen-Ogooué Province
  6. 1 km Musée Albert Schweitzer · museum, Moyen-Ogooué Province
  7. 3 km Back to Lambaréné

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From travellers near Lambaréné

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How to reach Lambaréné

    All places near Lambaréné by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lambaréné by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2043Ogooué Et des Lacs Department (3 km)
    Parks08Déchetterie (52 km)
    Other attractions36Roi Nkombé (3 km)
    Churches55St. Francis Xavier Church (2 km)
    Waterfalls15Chutes Sinioula (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Mont Ndougou (79 km)
    Forts & heritage33Lambaréné (1 km)
    Museums11Musée Albert Schweitzer (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Wonga Wongué Presidential Reserve (98 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Île de Talagouga (100 km)

    Lambaréné: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lambaréné?

    Lambaréné (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Francis Xavier Church (church, about 2 km), EMANE Tole (heritage site, about 2 km), Albert Schweitzer Grave (heritage site, about 3 km), Musée Albert Schweitzer (museum, about 3 km), Eglise Protestante (church, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lambaréné?

    33 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions, 5 churches, 1 waterfall, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lambaréné?

    Ogooué Et des Lacs Department, about 3 km by road; Lac Zilé (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lambaréné?

    Déchetterie, about 52 km by road; Onal-1600 (55 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lambaréné?

    St. Francis Xavier Church, about 2 km by road; Eglise Protestante (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lambaréné?

    Start in Lambaréné, visit Lambaréné, then EMANE Tole, then St. Francis Xavier Church, then Albert Schweitzer Grave, then Musée Albert Schweitzer, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lambaréné?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Lambaréné

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lambaréné’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lambaréné on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.