With more than 10 per cent of Gabon designated as national parkland, this Central African nation is a haven for a spectacular array of wildlife: from gorillas and forest elephants to marine turtles and three species of crocodiles. Get wild at the Gabon Pavilion, and explore this adventure sports paradise, which boasts hundreds of kilometres of rugged forest ready for quad off-roading and eco safari hikes. Meanwhile, vibrant capital city Libreville shows off Gabon’s more cosmopolitan side, meshing African tradition with colonial French flair.