Ogooué-Maritime Province district, Gabon

Places to visit near Omboué

Omboué is a town in Ogooué-Maritime Province district, Gabon, home to about 1,667 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see place is Lagune Fernan Vaz (22 km).

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Omboué at a glance

Location
Ogooué-Maritime Province district, Gabon
Population
about 1,667
Coordinates
1.5746° S, 9.2618° E
Places within 50 km
22 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Omboué

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Omboué

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Omboué. The closest is île Hede (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • île Hede · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~13 km
  • île Ombéné · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~14 km
  • île du Basilic · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~15 km
  • île Ninge Polo · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~18 km
  • Île Nengue Sica · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~26 km
  • Île Domé · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~32 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Omboué

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Omboué. The closest is Île Mboni (54 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Omboué

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Omboué. The closest is Lagune Fernan Vaz (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lagune Fernan Vaz · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lac Anengué · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~67 km
  • Lac Kengué · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~50 km
  • Lac Ovooué · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~63 km
  • Lac Alombié · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~98 km
  • Lac Ngalé · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~77 km

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Beaches & coast near Omboué

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Omboué. The closest is Magaya Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Omboué

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omboué. The closest is Bateau (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Omboué

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 134 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omboué
  2. 27 km Bateau · heritage site, Ogooué-Maritime Province
  3. 19 km Magaya Beach · beach, Ogooué-Maritime Province
  4. 33 km Cap Sainte Catherine · beach, Ogooué-Maritime Province
  5. 29 km Mission Sainte-Anne du Fernan-Vaz · church, Ogooué-Maritime Province
  6. 4 km Lagune Fernan Vaz · lake, Ogooué-Maritime Province
  7. 22 km Back to Omboué

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From travellers near Omboué

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How to reach Omboué

    All places near Omboué by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Île Niembo · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~46 km
    • Antenne · attraction · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~46 km
    • Île Arondibongo · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~49 km
    • Île Guimba · river spot · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~49 km
    • Lac Kengué · lake · Ogooué-Maritime Province · ~50 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Omboué by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1215île Hede (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens012Île Mboni (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Lagune Fernan Vaz (22 km)
    Beaches & coast33Magaya Beach (10 km)
    Other attractions23Antenne (38 km)
    Forts & heritage12Bateau (27 km)
    Churches11Mission Sainte-Anne du Fernan-Vaz (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Falaise Roches Namino (22 km)

    Omboué: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Omboué?

    Lagune Fernan Vaz (lake, about 22 km), Magaya Beach (beach, about 10 km), Mission Sainte-Anne du Fernan-Vaz (church, about 22 km), Bateau (heritage site, about 27 km), Cap Sainte Catherine (beach, about 31 km), île Hede (river spot, about 13 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 beaches & coast, 2 other attractions, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Omboué?

    île Hede, about 13 km by road; île Ombéné (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Omboué?

    Île Mboni, about 54 km by road; Île Nengué Rolé (55 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Omboué?

    Lagune Fernan Vaz, about 22 km by road; Lac Kengué (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Omboué?

    Start in Omboué, visit Bateau, then Magaya Beach, then Cap Sainte Catherine, then Mission Sainte-Anne du Fernan-Vaz, then Lagune Fernan Vaz, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Omboué?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Omboué

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