No area codes required. Lightweight tropical, with raincoats advised during the rainy season. Insect-borne diseases are major causes of illness. Dysentery, diarrhea, typhoid fever and hepatitis are widespread. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over 1 year of age.
Malaria risk is throughout year in whole country.
Most shops close on Monday. Controlled items - guns and ammunition require a police permit. With its big ocean-view hotels, office buildings, wide highways, fancy shops and cavalcades of taxis, Libreville looks more like a Miami Beach in the making than a major African city. Every creature comfort is close to hand but be prepared to pay for them. They're easy to get to, not half as dangerous or rough as some other African capitals, and the hard partying locals are always up for a beer or two.