Important notice

We do not sell iboga or ibogaine

Bwiti House does not sell, ship or supply iboga, ibogaine or any other substance.

Our activity is organizing travel to Gabon to discover the traditional culture of the Pygmy people and the Bwiti tradition.
🇺🇸 US TRAVELERS WELCOME YEAR-ROUND. WE ASSIST WITH THE VISA INVITATION LETTER REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO GABON.     •     🇺🇸 🇺🇸 US TRAVELERS WELCOME YEAR-ROUND. WE ASSIST WITH THE VISA INVITATION LETTER REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO GABON.     •    
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Bwiti Initiation · Moughenda's Village · Gabon

WELCOME
TO GABON

Your guide to arriving ready

Your journey to Gabon is more than a trip. It is the beginning of something rare. This guide keeps preparation simple: what to wear for the climate and the ceremonies, the small essentials that make village life easier, and what to have in hand at Libreville airport. The goal is not to overpack, but to feel ready, so your attention can go to the people, the forest and the tradition.

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At home

Vaccination, e-visa, insurance, packing

Libreville airport

Printed documents and visa fee in cash

First night

Hotel near the city centre

The village

Transfer from the collection point

SCROLL TO PREPARE
I · CLOTHING

Pack for seven days

Comfortable cotton or linen. Tick items off as you pack; your progress stays in this browser. Laundry is available on site, though you may bring enough for 14 days if you prefer.

II · RITUAL CLOTHING

Dressed for ceremony

Two rituals ask for specific garments. Choose your view.

III · WELLNESS

Body, comfort & mosquitoes

Toiletries preferably unscented, or infused with natural mosquito-repelling oils. There is no mirror in the village.

Mosquito protection SAWYER · 20% PICARIDIN

Set the length of your stay. One of each product covers two weeks.

1Lotion pump
1 qt / 0.95 L
1Spray twin pack
2 × 6 oz / 170 g
IV · NUTRITION & ESSENTIALS

Food is provided

All food and accommodation are fully provided in the village. There is no need to bring your own food. Vegetarian? Tell our team on WhatsApp before you arrive so we can prepare for you.

Tip: keep about 10 lbs / 4.5 kg of free space in your luggage.

V · TRAVEL

Arriving in Libreville

Essential preparations and arrival checklist.

At the airport

Hard copies required · print everything

  1. PassportValid for at least 6 months, with at least one blank page.
  2. Registration receiptFor your online entry visa to Gabon (e-visa).
  3. Visa fee, cash only70 EUR (or 45,000 XAF) plus a 15 EUR processing fee.
    €70 + €15or 45,000 XAF + €15USD total: $110
  4. Yellow fever cardA valid vaccination certificate.
  5. Letter of invitationIssued by Moughenda's village, if requested by border authorities.

Health

Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry.

Do not take malaria prophylaxis or medication

These drugs conflict with iboga and may cause serious neurological complications.

Insurance

We strongly recommend travel insurance before your journey.

Make sure your plan covers health-related issues, trip cancellations and unforeseen circumstances. It lets you travel with confidence and fully enjoy your retreat.

Your first night LIBREVILLE

€50 – €200 per night
Tropicana HotelBook via Bwiti House · €50
Onomo / Mina HotelRecommended
Park Inn by RadissonRecommended
Radisson Blu Okoume PalaceRecommended

Book through us directly, or online via Booking.com, Expedia and similar.

Avoid Hotel Namaste and Airbnb

Any other hotel must be within 15 minutes of the city centre, measured from the Radisson Park Inn. If it is too far, you may be asked to cancel and rebook closer to the collection point for the transfer to the village.

VI · FINAL REMINDER

Substances policy

No psychoactive substances of any kind are permitted at the venue, either before or during your stay. This includes, but is not limited to:

Plant-based

Mushrooms, kratom, ayahuasca, peyote, san pedro, iboga outside of the guided ceremonies

Synthetic / chemical

Ketamine, MDMA, LSD, amphetamines, methamphetamines

Cannabis

Marijuana, hashish, edibles, oils, cannabis-derived products

Narcotics

Cocaine, crack, heroin, opiates, fentanyl, unauthorized prescription opioids

Alcohol

Beer, wine, spirits, liquors, any alcoholic beverage

Other psychoactives

Inhalants, research chemicals, designer drugs, controlled substances

Prescriptions that conflict with iboga

Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics), benzodiazepines and sleep medications

Important legal notice

Gabon is extremely strict regarding drugs. Possession or use can lead to arrest and imprisonment. If the team has concerns, drug testing may be carried out on arrival. In the event of a positive result:

Escorted to the police authoritiesVisa cancelledNo refund

These measures protect the group's safety, respect Gabonese law and preserve the integrity of the venue for every participant.