Gabon to Lome

Situated on the Komo River, Libreville is a beautiful port. It is the capital and the largest city of Gabon. Bearing proximity with the Gulf of Guinea, the city is also a trade center for timber region. The land is characterized by tropical monsoon climate featured with a long 9 months wet season and a short 3 months dry season. The city was once inhabited by Mpongwe tribe before it was captured by French in 1839. Here the British, Germans and Americans have at one time settled their business. Also it was the capital of French Equatorial Africa. But since its independence in 1960, the city grew in leaps and bounds. The most wonderful attraction here is Pointe Denis, visitors escape from the city's hustle and bustle to the serenity of this place. The main entry to this heaven is from Libreville's Port Mole. This beach is a long stretch of land; at one end of Pointe Denis is Maringa Hotel and on the other end is Assala Lodge. The northern end of this land has wider beaches, while you will see an array of palm trees. Moreover the lush vegetation around this beach seem like an equatorial jungle. L'Eglise St-Michel Libreville is an amazing tourist attraction; it is an important architectural building. It has large wooden columns which are carved by a blind Gabonese man. Other such eye catching structure is Palais Presidential, which was built by President Bongo in 1970s. If you are looking for art and culture, do not worry, for you will be satiated. Make a visit to Musee des Arts et Traditions du Gabon. The museum exhibits a brilliant collection of items that bespeak about the country's art. The French cultural center, St Marie's Cathedral (seat of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Libreville), the adeptly carved wood church of St Michael Nkembo, Arboretum de Siband and two cultural villages- all of them make the city of Libreville favorite destination of everyone. House of great diversity in art and culture, the land of Libreville also excels in architecture. So, why waste more time. Log onto MakeMyTrip and book online your trip to Libreville. MakeMyTrip.com is India's leading online travel portal, where you get cheap online flight tickets, affordable accommodation and a fun filled travel package.

Lome is the capital city of Togo. Being the largest city of Togo, Lome is well-known for its bustling market which attracts large number of travellers from all over the world. The city is famous for its ancient beauty which includes the National Museum, an enormous market, a large market in the German Catholic church and so on. Situated on the Gulf of Guinea, Lomé is the country's main administrative and industrial centre and its chief port. Famous for friendliness of its people and the beauty of its countryside, Lome makes an ideal place. White beaches in the city are lined with number of famous hotels, while the interior of the city provides a series of markets for avid shoppers. Some of the famous notable landmarks and other major attractions include Lomé Grand Market, the Togo National Museum in the Palais de Congrés, a fetish (voodoo) market, Lomé Cathedral, beaches and other former wharf. Lomé is a typical African city in the sense that many diverse styles, influences, and traditions are blend together. Beautiful landscape combines red earth, with enormous boulevards and extensive squares, lush green gardens and vibrant colourful houses. The city is served by the Lomé-Tokoin Airport and one can easily hire taxis to reach the main city centre. It is well-linked with smooth transportation that allows you to move from one place to another. You will surely love its cuisines as there are many famous hotels and restaurants. Some of the major tourist attractions in Lome include Lake Togo, Agebode Laffer, Aného, Kpalimé, Niantuoge and many others. As in most equatorial weathers, the city has two rainy seasons; the first begins in the month of April and ends in July. The second rainy season starts in early September and ends in late November. At MakeMyTrip.com, you can book your air tickets online and it will just take few minutes to do so. Here, you will get huge discounts and various economic deals that will make your entire journey budget-friendly. So, get ready to enjoy a wonderful trip with family and friends in Lome.