Stuff you need
Languages French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Very few people speak english in Gabon, so some knowledge of French is an asset.
The Balbool restaurant serves western delicious food in very chip prices. Ask for the big Balbool soup.
The cheapest local beer is Regab, it costs from 350-1000 CFA and comes in a 660ml bottle. There are fantastic fruit juices available: "D'jino" Pampelmousse (grapefruit), Ananas (pineapple), Citron (Lemon) in 300ml bottles at CFA 400 and in a 1,5l bottle at CFA 900 if bought in a shop.
The Balbool restaurant serves western delicious food in very chip prices. Ask for the big Balbool soup.
The cheapest local beer is Regab, it costs from 350-1000 CFA and comes in a 660ml bottle. There are fantastic fruit juices available: "D'jino" Pampelmousse (grapefruit), Ananas (pineapple), Citron (Lemon) in 300ml bottles at CFA 400 and in a 1,5l bottle at CFA 900 if bought in a shop.
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