This new guide to Gabon is another "first" for Bradt, presenting the ideal destination for the naturalist.

Marooned off the coast of Gabon, the volcanic islands of Sô Tom ̌spot endemic rainforest birds and learn about medicinal plants; scale the Pico and dive in toasty waters; taste the world's best chocolate; watch turtles hatching and get into the laid-back, 'lv̌e-lv̌e' Santomean groove. This remains the only dedicated guide to this island paradise.

Sao Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation off the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, located in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of Gabon. The islands are covered by lush rainforests and with a small population and very few tourists, and remain for visitors a veritable tropical paradise. Just offshore are coral reefs with a large diversity of sea life--including a few endemics as the waters between other islands and the mainland reach 2,000 meters. Diving and snorkeling are the ideal ways to explore the underwater side of this paradise. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

This is the first stand-alone guide to Africa's second-smallest country, São Tomé & Príncipe, renowned for its enticing blend of African, Portuguese and Caribbean culture.