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Gabon was believed to be the most eco friendly country of African and a forerunner of the conservation efforts for protecting the forests and the wildlife living in them, as the government of Gabon has made about 10 percent of the total landmass of the country a national park. But this belief has started to become an illusion as the recent government moves have indicated that the present authorities of Gabon are more interested in energy generation and mineral extraction than preserving its scenic beauty.<\/p>\n
The magnificent Kongou Falls is the perfect example of what will be lost if the authorities don\u2019t change their attitude. This massive fall that stretch for more than 3 miles, is one of the most gorgeous water falls that you will ever find in the world. Although the average height of the fall is not more than 56 meters but the roaring Ivindo river that pass through this fall creates such a stunning view that not many water falls in the world can compete with it.<\/p>\n
Kongou Falls are located in the Ivindo National Park which is one of the 13 national parks of the country and is the recipient of the most of the tourist traffic to the country. These falls are not only important because of their scenic beauty but it also plays a huge part in the eco system of the park. But unfortunately under the current circumstances the fall will not be there for long as the Gabonese authorities are planning to build a hydro power dam right on the Kongou falls which will have devastating effect on the falls and the park itself. The plans have not changed even after the recent studies have shown that dam can be build on a number of other places along the Ivindo river with the equal amount of power generation potential.<\/p>\n