Washington to Gabon

Endowed with unspoilt natural beauty, Washington - 'The Evergreen State' is nestled in the north-western part of the US. From ultra-modern cities to dense jungles, secluded beaches, volcanic mountains and more, this state has every facet that makes for an ideal tourist destination. The Coulee Corridor, Mount St. Helens National Monument, Grand Coulee Dam, Mount Baker Highway, North Cascades, Lake Chelan and Riverfront Park are some of the popular attractions. San Juan - a set of breathtaking pastoral islands - is one of the prime attractions of the state, where they can enjoy whale watching, kayaking and biking, among other interesting activities. Washington is home to some of the most beautiful national parks in the whole of America, such as the Olympic National Park and North Cascades National Park. Known as 'The Emerald City', Seattle - a bustling seaport city - is one of the proud possessions of Washington. A throbbing metropolis, Seattle is home to seemingly endless attractions, including the Pike Place Market, Ballard and Capital Districts, Discovery Park, Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Aquarium and Seattle Art Museum. Tourists can visit Washington without any hassle by availing travel packages from MakeMyTrip.

The ‘Last Eden Earth on Earth’, Gabon lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa. Extending across the equator with three-fourths of the nation dominated by rainforest, it faces an equatorial climate. Libreville is the capital city housing unique cultural treasures such as Palais Presidentiel and L'Eglise St-Michel. Several shops, hypermarkets, restaurants and government buildings are at the downtown avenue, Boulevard Triomphal. Near the city, the rainforest preserve, Arboretum de Sibang and the offshore Pointe Denis Beach offer the best escape into nature. Port Gentil in western Gabon is the nation’s second largest city. The seaport city lacks the rush of the capital but offers a bustling nightlife with Le Code Bar and Joe’s Restaurant & Bar being among the most sought-after. While St. Louis Church is an iconic landmark, Sogara Beach offers a fine leisurely ambience. The east central region of Gabon is popular for Ivindo National Park. Comprising an untamed landscape, Kongou, Mingouli and Djidji are three spectacular waterfalls that must not be missed. With 600 mammals, 2000 plant species and 400 bird species, it is also prized for being home to the largest concentration of western lowland gorillas in the entire continent. Loango National Park in western Gabon is another must-visit wonder with 100 km of beaches stretching along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This protected area also covers some parts of the Iguéla Lagoon. Here, travellers can enjoy sport fishing, whale watching, gorilla trekking and marine turtle spotting. To visit Gabon, simply choose MakeMyTrip to book flights and hotels with great discounts.