Driving in Gabon is amazing and memorable with Car Rental Gabon. We provide affordable car hire services in Gabon from Libreville, Libreville Airport to Port Gentil among other places. Driving in a new destination like Gabon is a unique experience of its own but do you have any updates on how the situation is like in Gabon prior driving?
Well, at Car Rental Gabon, we provide our visitors on Gabon safari holiday with the latest information on the current situation of the country prior them driving to any destination of their choice. Gabon like some African states, the road conditions are still not up-to the international standard. During the wet/rainy season, the road condition can be challenging to navigate through and this is especially from October to Mid-December and Mid-February to May. To have a smooth ride during this season, a 4×4 rental car can be the perfect option and Car rental Gabon has a fleet of these, all suited within your travel needs in Gabon. This is especially if you plan to drive outside the cities.
It is estimated that only 10% of the roads in Gabon are paved. The major roads in this African nation include the North-South route and this runs from Bitam to Ndende. It even connects Gabon to Cameroon in the North and Congo in the South. There is also the East-West route linking Libreville and Mekambo. To the extreme South, there is a route stretching from Mavumba to Lastoursville and Franceville.
The driving rules and regulations in Gabon may not be very good as it might be in Europe or back in your home country. Besides, avoid driving in Gabon at night whether in car rental or private. There are police checkpoints where you will be required to show a valid passport, driving license and car hire documents. These should be with you at all times.
Note, carjacking incidences have been recorded in Libreville and this calls you to be very keen while waiting at the traffic signals/traffic. Ensure you have left adequate space between yourself and the other car following you.
Traffic rules and regulations in Gabon
- Majority of car rental companies don’t accept their cars to be driven out of Gabon except few which also do with restrictions.
- Traffic in Gabon moves on the right side of the road.
- Person’s above 18 are considered to be eligible to drive a car rental in Gabon.
- The speed limit to maintain while in rural area is 120kms/hr and in built-up area 60kms/hr.
- A valid original driver license and international driving permits are a must-have if are a foreign driver on Gabon safari. To secure driver license in Gabon, applicant should possess residency card from Gabon. Your foreign driving license should also be registered with the road traffic department in Gabon and this should be done within a period of about 90 days after arrival.
The following essential documents must be possessed by driver; 2 (two) official passport photos in black and white, photocopy of a residency permit and notarized photocopy of both sides of a driving license.
- Booster seats should be provided to cater for children below 12 years.
- Don’t drink and drive. This behavior is highly prohibited by law in Gabon.
- For any emergency while on a road trip, contact police in Gabon on 1730.
