Gabon
Cape Lopez
About this Dive Site
Description
Cape Lopez, a prominent peninsula near Port-Gentil, is renowned for its thrilling shark encounters, offering divers the chance to spot lemon sharks, bull sharks, and even the occasional whale shark. Explore the fascinating wreck of 'Le Phare', an old lighthouse ship, now a thriving artificial reef attracting a diverse array of marine life.
Best Time to Dive
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Jan
Good visibility, potential for pelagic sightings
Feb
Continued good visibility, potential for pelagic sightings
Mar
Transition to rainy season, visibility may decrease slightly
Apr
Rainy season, reduced visibility, potential for plankton blooms
More monthly highlights
May
Peak of rainy season, reduced visibility
Jun
End of rainy season, visibility improving
Jul
Good visibility, potential for pelagic sightings
Aug
Continued good visibility, potential for pelagic sightings
Sep
Good visibility, potential for pelagic sightings
Oct
Transition to rainy season, visibility may decrease slightly
Nov
Rainy season, reduced visibility
Dec
End of rainy season, visibility improving
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