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Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Exercise increased cautionExercise a high degree of caution
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Libreville and Port-Gentil
Exercise normal precautionsMajor cities are relatively safe and orderly. Street crime is less common than in other Central African capitals. Standard precautions required at night.
Avoid: Certain suburbs at night; unmarked areas.
Source: US State Department · Verified 2026-07-06
National parks and interior
Exercise normal precautionsParks are safe for organized tourism; wildlife is the main concern, not crime. Travel with licensed guides.
Avoid: Remote unmarked areas; travel only with organized expeditions.
Source: US State Department · Verified 2026-07-06
3 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, US State Department. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
National Police
police · Libreville
SAMU
ambulance · Libreville
Hopital de Libreville (public)
hospital · Libreville
Clinique Umanity (private)
hospital · Libreville