Gabon Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Gabon
177
General Emergency
177
Police
1300
Ambulance / Medical
18
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Libreville
Currency
XAF (FCFA)
Official Language
French
Country Code
+241
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Gabon
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No vignette required. No toll roads.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 percent in restaurants customary. Rounding up by 10% is standard in restaurants. Small cash tips are customary for porters and drivers.
- DO Respect pristine rainforest national parks and eco-tourism regulations.
- DO Always carry an international Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- DON'T Do not photograph government sites, ministries, or military checkpoints.
- DON'T Never leave waste in natural habitats or national parks.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C (220V, 50Hz – European two-pin plugs fit directly).
Tap Water: Do not drink tap water. Always stick to bottled and sealed water.
Insider Tip: Yellow fever proof and malaria prophylaxis are essential. Loango National Park uniquely allows observing wildlife directly on the Atlantic shore.
