High Commission of Gabon in Yaounde, Cameroon; address Bastos, Yaoundé; phone +222202966. Head of mission: Mr Ferdinand Massala Malonga.
Head of mission: Mr Ferdinand Massala Malonga, High Commissioner (as of 2024)
Gabon presents a mix of opportunities and challenges for tourists. As a lesser-known but captivating destination in Central Africa, it features rich natural landscapes and emerging cultural attractions. This makes it appealing to a segment of Cameroonians among the 28 million population.
Gabon is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Cameroon. According to the Global Peace Index, Gabon ranks 116th out of 160 countries, while Cameroon ranks 135th. Although specific murder rates for Gabon are not available, Cameroon has a murder rate of 4.5 per 100,000 people, with female murders at 2.3. In terms of organized crime, Gabon scores better on several indices. For example, mafia groups score 1.0 in Gabon compared to 4.0 in Cameroon. Crime networks are rated 5.0 in Gabon versus 7.5 in Cameroon. Both countries have similar scores for state crime (8.0), foreign crime (6.0), and human trafficking (6.5 for Cameroon, 5.5 for Gabon), but Gabon shows lower scores in arms trafficking (4.5) and drug trade categories. Overall, while no destination is without risks, Gabon appears to offer a safer environment for tourists coming from Cameroon.