National Parks in Africa

Kenya

Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park in Kenya is a wildlife a haven featuring the Big 5 and more for a splendid safari experience.

Ethiopia

Abijatta-Shalla National Park

Abijatta-Shalla National Park, locally known as "Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park", is located in the Rift Valley region of Ethiopia, approximately 200 kilometers south of Addis Ababa. Established in 1974, the...

Libya

Abughilan National Park

Abughilan National Park, also known locally as "Jabal Abughilan," meaning "Mount Abughilan" in Arabic, is a remarkable natural sanctuary in western Libya. Situated in the Nafusa Mountains, this park is...

Gambia

Abuko National Park

Abuko National Park, known locally as Parc National d’Abuko, is a cherished natural sanctuary in Gambia, covering approximately 107 hectares (264 acres). As the country’s oldest and smallest national park,...

South Africa

Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa is home to over 600 elephants, 400 buffaloes, and many other African safari species.

South Africa

Agulhas National Park

Known locally as Agulhas National Park, the park is located at the southern tip of South Africa in the Western Cape Province. The park covers approximately 270 square miles (700...

Algeria

Ahaggar National Park

Ahaggar National Park (Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية للأهقار; also known as Hoggar National Park) is located in southern Algeria within the vast Ahaggar Mountains near the city of Tamanrasset. Established in...

Rwanda

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park, known locally as Parc National de l’Akagera in French and Pariki y’Igihugu y’Akagera in Kinyarwanda,  is located in eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. The park...

Gabon

Akanda National Park

Akanda National Park, locally known as "Parc National d’Akanda", is one of Gabon’s most important coastal protected areas, located near the capital city, Libreville. Spanning approximately 540 square kilometers (208...

Morocco

Al Hoceima National Park

Al Hoceima National Park, locally known as "Parc National d’Al Hoceima," is one of Morocco’s most scenic and ecologically significant protected areas. Located along the Mediterranean coast in the northern...

Ethiopia

Alitash National Park

Alitash National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region near the Sudanese border, is a protected area of significant ecological and cultural importance. Locally known as "Alitash Natonal Park", the park...

Equatorial Guinea

Altos de Nsork National Park

Altos de Nsork National Park, known locally as "Parque Nacional de Los Altos de Nsork," is a significant protected area in mainland Equatorial Guinea. Established in 2000, the park covers...

Madagascar

Amber Mountain National Park

Amber Mountain National Park, locally known as "Montagne d’Ambre," is one of Madagascar’s most iconic natural treasures. Situated in the northern region of the island near Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), this...

Kenya

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park provides the best view of Mount Kilimanjaro while also providing visitors with great wildlife encounters.

Madagascar

Analamazaotra National Park

Analamazaotra National Park, locally known as "Parc National d’Analamazaotra," is one of Madagascar’s most renowned protected areas, located in the eastern region of the island near the town of Andasibe....

Madagascar

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, locally known as "Parc National d’Andasibe-Mantadia," is one of Madagascar’s most accessible and iconic protected areas. Situated just 150 kilometers (93 miles) east of Antananarivo, the capital...

Madagascar

Andohahela National Park

Andohahela National Park, locally known as "Parc National d’Andohahela," is located in the southeastern region of Madagascar, near the city of Tolagnaro (Fort Dauphin). Established in 1939, this park is...

Central African Republic

André Félix National Park

André Félix National Park, locally known as Parc National André Félix, is a captivating and biodiverse protected area located in the eastern region of the Central African Republic. Encompassing an...

Madagascar

Andringitra National Park

Andringitra National Park (Malagasy: Parc National d’Andringitra) is located in southeastern Madagascar between the regions of Haute Matsiatra and Ihorombe. Established in 1999, the park covers approximately 120 square miles...

Madagascar

Ankarafantsika National Park

Ankarafantsika National Park, locally known as "Parc National d’Ankarafantsika," is located in northwestern Madagascar, near the city of Mahajanga. Renowned for its dry deciduous forests, lakes, and striking sandstone formations,...

Chad

Aouk National Park

Aouk National Park, locally referred to as Parc National d’Aouk, is a vital sanctuary situated in the southern region of Chad. Spanning an expansive area of approximately 12,000 square kilometers...

Kenya

Arabuko Sokoke National Park

Arabuko Sokoke National Park, the park is located along Kenya’s northern coast in Kilifi County, approximately 70 miles (110 km) north of Mombasa and adjacent to the town of Watamu....

Burkina Faso

Arli National Park

Arli National Park (French: Parc National d'Arli) is located in southeastern Burkina Faso near the borders of Benin and Niger. Established in 1954 and later designated as a national park,...

Ethiopia

Arsi Mountains National Park

Arsi Mountains National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, is a pristine natural area known for its breathtaking highland landscapes and unique biodiversity. Locally referred to as "Arsi Mountains Natonal...

Tanzania

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park features the second tallest mountain in Tanzania and easily accessible outside the city of Arusha.

South Africa

Augrabies Falls National Park

Augrabies Falls National Park, the park is located in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province along the Orange River near the border with Namibia. The park covers approximately 317 square miles...

Ethiopia

Awash National Park

Awash National Park, located in the northeastern region of Ethiopia, is a vibrant and diverse protected area covering approximately 827 square miles (2,150 square kilometers). Established in 1966, it is...

Ivory Coast

Azagny National Park

Azagny National Park, often misspelled as Assagny, is a critical conservation area located in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Locally known as "Parc National d'Azagny", it lies within the country’s south-central...

Guinea

Badiar National Park

Badiar National Park, known locally as "Parc National du Badiar," is a protected area in northeastern Guinea, established on May 30, 1985. Situated in the Koundara Prefecture, the park spans...

Mali

Bafing National Park

Bafing National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Bafing," is a protected area in southern Mali, established on July 1, 2000. Covering approximately 5,000 square kilometers, the park is...

Madagascar

Baie de Baly National Park

Baie de Baly National Park, locally known as "Parc National de la Baie de Baly," is a pristine coastal park located in northwestern Madagascar, near the town of Soalala. Established...

Cameroon

Bakossi National Park

Bakossi National Park, located in the South-West Region of Cameroon, is a crucial conservation area established to protect the region's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Locally referred to as "Parc...

Ethiopia

Bale Mountains National Park

Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia is home to one of the greatest percentages of endemic species in the world.

Central African Republic

Bamingui-Bangoran National Park

Bamingui-Bangoran National Park, locally known as Parc National de Bamingui-Bangoran, is a vital component of the Central African Republic’s protected areas, situated in the northern part of the country. Spanning...

Mauritania

Banc d’Arguin National Park

Banc d'Arguin National Park, known locally as "Parc National du Banc d'Arguin," is a vast protected area along Mauritania's Atlantic coast, between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. Established in 1976, the park...

Ivory Coast

Banco National Park

Banco National Park, locally known as "Parc National du Banco", is a unique green sanctuary located within Abidjan, the largest city of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Spanning approximately 30 square...

South Sudan

Bandingilo National Park

Bandingilo National Park, locally known as "Bandingilo Natonal Park", is one of South Sudan’s most remarkable protected areas, showcasing the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and ecological significance. Located in the Equatoria...

Mozambique

Banhine National Park

Banhine National Park is located in southern Mozambique within Gaza Province and covers approximately 2,776 square miles (7,250 sq km). Established in 1973, the park protects one of the largest...

Senegal

Basse Casamance National Park

Basse Casamance National Park (French: Parc National de la Basse-Casamance) is located in southwestern Senegal within the Casamance region near the border with Guinea-Bissau. Established in 1970, the park covers...

Gabon

Bateke Plateau National Park

Bateke Plateau National Park, locally known as "Parc National des Plateaux Batéké", is a vast protected area in southeastern Gabon that preserves the unique landscapes of the Batéké Plateau. Spanning...

Mozambique

Bazaruto Archipelago National Park

Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional do Arquipélago do Bazaruto," is located off the coast of southern Mozambique in the Indian Ocean near the town of Vilankulo....

Algeria

Belezma National Park

Belezma National Park (French: Parc National de Belezma; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية بلزمة) is located in northeastern Algeria within the Aurès Mountains of Batna Province. Established in 1984, the park covers...

Cameroon

Benoue National Park

Benoue National Park, located in the northern region of Cameroon, is one of the country's premier wildlife sanctuaries, covering an area of approximately 655 square miles (1,700 square kilometers). Situated...

Ghana

Bia National Park

Bia National Park, locally referred to as Parc National de Bia, is one of Ghana’s most cherished protected areas, renowned for its pristine rainforests and remarkable biodiversity. Situated in the...

Gambia

Bijilo National Park

Bijilo National Park, locally known as Monkey Park, is a small but ecologically rich nature reserve located along Gambia's coastal strip near the bustling tourist hub of Kololi. Encompassing about...

Gabon

Birougou National Park

Birougou National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Birougou", is one of Gabon’s most ecologically rich and pristine national parks, located in the central region of the country. Covering...

Mauritius

Black River Gorge National Park

Black River Gorges National Park, or "Parc National des Gorges de la Rivière Noire" in French, is the largest protected area in Mauritius. Located in the southwestern part of the...

Zambia

Blue Lagoon National Park

Blue Lagoon National Park, known locally as Paki ya Blue Lagoon, is a tranquil and picturesque protected area located in Zambia’s Central Province, just 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of...

South Sudan

Boma National Park

Boma National Park, located in the eastern part of South Sudan near the Ethiopian border, is one of Africa’s largest and most ecologically significant protected areas. Established in 1977, the...

South Africa

Bontebok National Park

Bontebok National Park is located in South Africa’s Western Cape Province near the town of Swellendam, approximately 150 miles (240 km) east of Cape Town. The park covers approximately 11 square...

Ethiopia

Borena National Park

Borena National Park, located in southern Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, is a significant protected area showcasing the country’s ecological and cultural richness. Locally known as "Booranaa Biyya Baha National Park", the...

Tunisia

Bou-Hedma National Park

Bou-Hedma National Park, locally known as Parc National de Bou-Hedma, is a captivating expanse of natural beauty situated in central Tunisia. Covering an area of approximately 164 square kilometers (63...

Cameroon

Bouba Njida National Park

Bouba Njida National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Bouba Njida", is a prominent protected area located in the northern region of Cameroon. Established in 1968, the park spans...

Mali

Boucle du Baoulé National Park

Boucle du Baoulé National Park, known locally as "Parc National de la Boucle du Baoulé," is a significant protected area in western Mali, encompassing parts of the Kayes and Koulikoro...

Tunisia

Boukornine National Park

Boukornine National Park, locally known as Parc National de Boukornine, is a picturesque natural retreat located in the northern region of Tunisia, near the city of Hammam Lif. Covering approximately...

Cameroon

Boumba Bek National Park

Boumba Bek National Park, located in the southeastern region of Cameroon, is a significant conservation area and part of the Congo Basin’s vast rainforest. Locally known as "Parc National de...

Mauritius

Bras d’Eau National Park

Bras d’Eau National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Bras d’Eau," is one of Mauritius’s treasured protected areas. Situated on the northeastern coast of the island, the park spans...

Ghana

Bui National Park

Bui National Park is located in west-central Ghana along the Black Volta River near the border with Côte d'Ivoire. Established as a wildlife reserve in 1971 and upgraded to national...

Tanzania

Burigi-Chato National Park

Burigi-Chato National Park is located in northwestern Tanzania along the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and Lake Victoria. The park covers approximately 1,844 square miles (4,777 sq km), making it one...

Namibia

Bwabwata National Park

Bwabwata National Park is a safari destination in the northwestern region of Namibia which serves as a migratory corridor for wildlife.

Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is one of the most places in the world to see mountain gorilla.

South Africa

Camdeboo National Park

Camdeboo National Park, the park is located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province surrounding the historic town of Graaff-Reinet. The park covers approximately 75 square miles (194 sq km) and...

Cameroon

Campo Ma’an National Park

Campo Ma’an National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Campo-Ma’an", is a vital conservation area located in the South Region of Cameroon, near the border with Equatorial Guinea. Established...

Guinea-Bissau

Cantanhez Forest National Park

Cantanhez Forest National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional das Florestas de Cantanhez", is a vital conservation area located in southern Guinea-Bissau. Established in 2008, this park spans approximately 1,057...

Kenya

Central Island National Park

Central Island National Park, the park is located within the waters of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. The park covers approximately 2 square miles (5 sq km) and protects Central...

Nigeria

Chad Basin National Park

Chad Basin National Park, located in northeastern Nigeria, is one of the country's most significant protected areas, spanning three distinct sectors: the Chingurmi-Duguma sector, the Bade-Nguru Wetlands sector, and the...

Tunisia

Chambi National Park

Chambi National Park, locally known as Parc National de Chaambi, is a rugged and majestic natural reserve located in western Tunisia near the city of Kasserine.   It is also referred...

Ethiopia

Chebera Churchura National Park

Chebera Churchura National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), is a remarkable protected area known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Locally referred to...

Zimbabwe

Chimanimani National Park

Chimanimani National Park, the park is located in eastern Zimbabwe along the border with Mozambique within the rugged Chimanimani Mountains. The park covers approximately 665 square miles (1,723 sq km)...

Zimbabwe

Chizarira National Park

Chizarira National Park, the park is located in northwestern Zimbabwe between the Zambezi Valley and the central highlands. The park covers approximately 771 square miles (2,000 sq km) and is...

Botswana

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park in Botswana is an elephant capital of Africa having over 50,000 elephants visible from land and the river.

Algeria

Chréa National Park

Chréa National Park (French: Parc National de Chréa; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية الشريعة) is located in northern Algeria within the Blida Atlas Mountains, approximately 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Algiers....

Kenya

Chyulu Hills National Park

Chyulu Hills National Park, the park is located in southeastern Kenya between Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park. The park covers approximately 286 square miles (741 sq km)...

Comoros

Coelacanth National Park

Coelacanth National Park, known locally as "Parc National du Cœlacanthe," is a marine protected area situated off the coast of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), the largest island in the Union of...

Ivory Coast

Comoé National Park

Comoé National Park, locally known as "Parc National de la Comoé", is one of the largest and most ecologically diverse protected areas in West Africa. Located in the northeastern region...

Republic of the Congo

Conkouati-Douli National Park

Conkouati-Douli National Park, locally known as Parc National de Conkouati-Douli, is a strikingly diverse protected area situated along the southwestern coast of the Republic of Congo. Encompassing approximately 5,045 square...

Nigeria

Cross River National Park

Cross River National Park, locally known as "Okomu Kukui National Park" in certain dialects, is one of Nigeria’s most important protected areas. Located in the southeastern part of the country,...

Gabon

Crystal Mountains National Park

Crystal Mountains National Park, locally known as "Parc National des Monts de Cristal", is one of Gabon’s most breathtaking natural treasures. Located in the northwestern part of the country, the...

Guinea-Bissau

Cufada Lagoon National Park

Cufada Lagoon National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional de Cufada", is one of Guinea-Bissau’s most significant conservation areas, located in the southwestern region of the country. Established in 2000,...

Seychelles

Curieuse Marine National Park

Curieuse Marine National Park, known locally as Parc National Marin de Curieuse, is a pristine and ecologically significant marine reserve located in the Seychelles archipelago. Established in 1979, this park...

Eritrea

Dahlak Marine National Park

Dahlak Marine National Park, known locally as "Dahlak Bahri Qeddus," is a pristine marine sanctuary located in Eritrea's Northern Red Sea Region. Established in 2002, the park encompasses over 2,000...

Morocco

Dakhla National Park

Dakhla National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Dakhla", is a pristine conservation area located in the southern region of Western Sahara, Morocco. Encompassing the Dakhla Peninsula and surrounding...

Ethiopia

Dati Wolel National Park

Dati Wolel National Park, sometimes referred to as "Dhati-Welel National Park", is located in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Established to conserve the unique biodiversity of the region, the park...

Djibouti

Day Forest National Park

Day Forest National Park, nestled in the Goda Mountains of Djibouti, is a lush, green sanctuary spanning approximately 36 square miles (93 square kilometers). This park is one of the...

Cameroon

Deng Deng National Park

Deng Deng National Park, located in the eastern region of Cameroon, is a critical conservation area established in 2010. Known locally as "Parc National de Deng Deng", it spans approximately...

Burkina Faso

Deux Bales National Park

Deux Balés National Park, known locally as "Parc National des Deux Balés," is a protected area in central Burkina Faso's Boucle du Mouhoun region. Established in 1937 as the "Forêts...

Mauritania

Diawling National Park

Diawling National Park, or "Parc National du Diawling" in French, is a vital protected area located in southwestern Mauritania, near the border with Senegal. Established in 1991, the park encompasses...

Ethiopia

Didessa National Park

Didessa National Park, located in western Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, is a remarkable protected area named after the Didessa River, which runs through its heart. Locally known as "Didessa Natonal Park",...

Ghana

Digya National Park

Digya National Park, known locally as Parc National de Digya, is one of Ghana’s oldest protected areas, established in 1900. Situated along the western shores of Lake Volta, in the...

Sudan

Dinder National Park

Dinder National Park, locally known as "محمية الدندر القومية" (Mahmiyat al-Dinder al-Qawmiyya), is a prominent protected area in southeastern Sudan, approximately 400 kilometers southeast of Khartoum. Established in 1935 following...

Algeria

Djebel Aissa National Park

Djebel Aissa National Park (French: Parc National du Djebel Aïssa; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية لجبل عيسى) is located in western Algeria within the Ksour Mountains of the Saharan Atlas near the...

Algeria

Djurdjura National Park

Djurdjura National Park (French: Parc National du Djurdjura; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية لجرجرة) is located in northern Algeria within the Kabylie region of the Tell Atlas Mountains, approximately 60 miles (100...

Namibia

Dorob National Park

Dorob National Park in Namibia featuring zones that are designated wilderness and zones that are established for adventure tourism.

Cameroon

Douala Edéa National Park

Douala-Edéa National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Douala-Edéa", is one of Cameroon’s most significant coastal conservation areas. Situated in the Littoral Region, the park encompasses a unique combination...

Guinea-Bissau

Dulombi-Boé National Park

Dulombi-Boé National Park, located in Guinea-Bissau, is a remarkable conservation area established to protect the country’s unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. Locally known as "Parque Nacional Dulombi-Boé", this park spans...

Central African Republic

Dzanga-Ndoki National Park

Dzanga-Ndoki National Park is located in the southwestern corner of the Central African Republic near the borders of Cameroon and Republic of the Congo. Established in 1990, the park covers...

Tunisia

El Feidja National Park

El Feidja National Park, locally known as Parc National d’El Feidja, is a hidden treasure nestled in the northwestern region of Tunisia, near the Algerian border. Spanning approximately 26 square...

Algeria

El Kala National Park

El Kala National Park (French: Parc National d'El Kala; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية القالة) is located in northeastern Algeria along the Mediterranean coast near the border with Tunisia. Established in 1983,...

Libya

El Kouf National Park

El Kouf National Park, locally known as "Al Kouf," is one of Libya’s most significant natural reserves, located near the northeastern coastal city of Al Bayda. Established in 1975, the...

Libya

El Naggaza National Park

El Naggaza National Park, also known locally as "Al-Naggaza," is a protected area located in the central region of Libya, near the outskirts of the Sahara Desert. Established to preserve...

Namibia

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is a Namibia protected area that features the Etosha pan and the tallest elephants in Africa. Black and white rhino both call the national park home.

Cameroon

Faro National Park

Faro National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Faro", is one of Cameroon’s key conservation areas, located in the northern part of the country along the border with Nigeria....

Togo

Fazao-Malfakassa National Park

Fazao-Malfakassa National Park is the largest national park in Togo, located in the central part of the country, straddling the regions of Kara and Centrale. Established in 1975, the park...

Togo

Fosse aux Lions National Park

Fosse aux Lions National Park, known locally as "Parc National de la Fosse aux Lions," is situated in the Savanes Region of northern Togo, approximately 20 kilometers south of Dapaong....

Liberia

Foya National Park

Foya National Park, locally referred to as "Foya Kamara" by the indigenous Lorma people, meaning "place of abundance," is a pristine rainforest in northwestern Liberia. Located in Lofa County, this...

Ethiopia

Gambela National Park

Gambela National Park, located in western Ethiopia near the border with South Sudan, is one of the country’s largest and most ecologically significant protected areas. Locally referred to as "Gambela...

Congo, DR

Garamba National Park

Garamba National Park, situated in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), spans an impressive 1,930 square miles (4,920 square kilometers). Established in 1938, it is one...

South Africa

Garden Route National Park

Known locally as Garden Route National Park, the park is located along South Africa’s southern coast in the Western Cape Province. The park covers approximately 470 square miles (1,220 sq...

Nigeria

Gashaka-Gumti National Park

Gashaka-Gumti National Park, locally known as "Gidan Gashaka da Gumti" in Hausa, is Nigeria’s largest national park, spanning approximately 6,731 square kilometers (2,598 square miles). Established in 1991, the park...

Liberia

Gbi National Park

Gbi National Park, locally known as "Gbi Kwee," meaning "sacred mountain forest" in the Krahn language, is a natural treasure located in eastern Liberia, near the border with Côte d’Ivoire....

Egypt

Gebel Elba National Park

Gebel Elba National Park, known locally as Jabal Elba, is a remarkable natural treasure located in the southeastern corner of Egypt, near the border with Sudan. Covering an immense 35,600...

Ethiopia

Geralle National Park

Geralle National Park, located in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia near the Kenyan border, is a lesser-known yet ecologically significant protected area. Locally referred to as "Geralle Natonal Park",...

Ethiopia

Gibe Sheloko National Park

Gibe Sheloko National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, is a significant conservation area known for its diverse ecosystems and critical role in preserving biodiversity. Locally referred to as "Gibe...

Egypt

Gilf Kebir National Park

Gilf Kebir National Park, known in Arabic as "محمية الجلف الكبير" (Maḥmīyat al-Jilf al-Kabīr), is a vast protected area located in Egypt's New Valley Governorate. Established in 2007, the park...

Rwanda

Gishwati-Mukura National Park

Gishwati-Mukura National Park , known locally as Parc National de Gishwati-Mukura in French and Pariki y’Igihugu ya Gishwati-Mukura in Kinyarwanda, is located in western Rwanda along the crest of the...

Sierra Leone

Gola Rainforest National Park

Gola Rainforest National Park, known locally as Gola Rainforest Park, is a vital tropical rainforest reserve located in southeastern Sierra Leone, near the border with Liberia. Covering approximately 710 square...

South Africa

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Golden Gate Highlands National Park in South Africa is mostly renowned for stunning sandstone cliffs and rock formations.

Tanzania

Gombe Stream National Park

Gombe Stream National Park is renowned for chimpanzees and other primates and the scientific work of Jane Goodall.

Zimbabwe

Gonarezhou National Park

Gonarezhou National Park, the park is located in southeastern Zimbabwe along the borders of Mozambique and South Africa. The park covers approximately 1,957 square miles (5,070 sq km) and is...

Mozambique

Gorongosa National Park

Gorongosa National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional da Gorongosa," is located in central Mozambique at the southern end of the Great Rift Valley. The park covers approximately 1,567 square...

Algeria

Gouraya National Park

Gouraya National Park (French: Parc National de Gouraya; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية قوراية) is located on Algeria’s northeastern Mediterranean coast near the city of Béjaïa in Algeria. Established in 1984, the...

Chad

Goz Beida National Park

Goz Beida National Park, locally referred to as Parc National de Goz Beida, is a striking natural sanctuary situated in the eastern region of Chad. Encompassing a diverse array of...

Liberia

Grand Kru-River Gee National Park

Grand Kru-River Gee National Park, locally known as "Krunweh," meaning "sacred forest" in the Kru language, is a pristine protected area in southeastern Liberia. Situated across the boundaries of Grand...

Liberia

Grebo-Krahn National Park

Grebo-Krahn National Park, located in southeastern Liberia's Grand Gedeh and River Gee counties, was established on October 9, 2017, to preserve the region's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The park...

Morocco

Gulf of Khnifiss National Park

Gulf of Khnifiss National Park, locally known as "Parc National du Golfe de Khnifiss," is a breathtaking coastal protected area located in southern Morocco near the town of Akhfenir. Established...

Morocco

Haut Atlas Oriental National Park

Haut Atlas Oriental National Park, locally known as "Parc National du Haut Atlas Oriental," is a breathtaking protected area in the eastern High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Spanning a vast...

Guinea

Haut Niger National Park

Haut Niger National Park, known locally as "Parc National du Haut Niger," is a significant protected area in east-central Guinea, established in 1997. Situated primarily within the Faranah Region, the...

Kenya

Hell’s Gate National Park

The red-walled cliffs of Hell's Gate Gorge make the national park a stunning attraction for Kenya.

Eswatini

Hlane Royal National Park

Hlane Royal National Park, the park is located in northeastern Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) within the country’s lowveld region. The park covers approximately 86 square miles (220 sq km) and is...

South Africa

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is located in KwaZulu-Natal Province in eastern South Africa, approximately 170 miles (280 km) north of Durban. The park covers approximately 370 square miles (960 sq km) and is...

Zimbabwe

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is located in western Zimbabwe between the cities of Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. The park covers approximately 5,657 square miles (14,651 sq km), making it the largest...

Tanzania

Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park

Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park is located in northwestern Tanzania within the Kagera Region, near the borders of Rwanda and Uganda. The park covers approximately 772 square miles (2,000 sq km) and...

Tunisia

Ichkeul National Park

Ichkeul National Park, locally known as Parc National de l’Ichkeul, is one of Tunisia’s most treasured natural reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the northern region of...

Morocco

Ifrane National Park

Ifrane National Park in Morocco is home to the Atlas Mountains and 25% of the world's population of the Barbary Macaques.

Ivory Coast

Îles Ehotilés National Park

Îles Ehotilés National Park, locally known as "Parc National des Îles Ehotilés", is a stunning coastal reserve in Côte d’Ivoire. Located near the town of Adiaké in the southeastern part...

Angola

Iona National Park

Iona National Park, known locally as "Parque Nacional do Iona," is Angola's largest and oldest national park, established in 1964. Situated in the southwestern corner of the country within Namibe...

Morocco

Iriqui National Park

Iriqui National Park, locally known as "Parc National d'Iriqui," is a remarkable protected area located in southern Morocco, between the Draa Valley and the vast dunes of the Sahara Desert....

Madagascar

Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park (Malagasy: Parc National de l’Isalo) is located in southwestern Madagascar near the town of Ranohira in the Ihorombe Region. Established in 1962, the park covers approximately 315...

Zambia

Isangano National Park

Isangano National Park, known locally as Paki ya Isangano, is a lesser-known wilderness area located in Zambia’s Northern Province. Covering approximately 840 square kilometers (324 square miles), the park is...

Senegal

Isles des Madeleines National Park

Isles des Madeleines National Park, known locally as Parc National des Îles de la Madeleine, is a striking coastal park located off the coast of Dakar, Senegal. Covering a small...

Mauritius

Islets National Park

Islets National Park, known locally as "Parc National des Îlots," is a distinctive protected area in Mauritius, comprising eight small islands encircling the main island. The largest of these is...

Gabon

Ivindo National Park

Ivindo National Park, locally known as "Parc National de l'Ivindo", is one of Gabon’s most iconic protected areas, located in the northeastern region of the country. Spanning approximately 3,000 square...

Sudan

Jebel Hassania National Park

Jebel Hassania National Park (Arabic: منتزه جبل الحساونية الوطني), also known as Jabal al-Hassawna National Park, is located in northwestern Libya within the Jebel Hassania region south of the Mediterranean...

Tunisia

Jebil National Park

Jebil National Park, locally known as Parc National de Jebil, is Tunisia’s largest national park and a gateway to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. Established in 1994 and...

Guinea-Bissau

João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park

João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional Marinho João Vieira e Poilão", is a stunning marine and terrestrial conservation area located in the Bijagós Archipelago...

Burkina Faso

Kaboré Tambi National Park

Kaboré Tambi National Park (French: Parc National Kaboré Tambi), formerly known as Pô National Park, is located in southern Burkina Faso along the border with Ghana. Established in 1976 and...

Ethiopia

Kafta-Shiraro National Park

Kafta-Shiraro National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region, is a significant protected area renowned for its diverse ecosystems and role in preserving key wildlife habitats. Locally referred to as "Kafta-Shiraro...

Zambia

Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park is the largest national park in Zambia protecting the grassy floodplains and the abundant wildlife roaming the area.

Congo, DR

Kahuzi-Biega National Park

Kahuzi-Biega National Park, located in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is a breathtaking expanse of lush forests and towering mountains. Covering an area of approximately...

Nigeria

Kainji National Park

Kainji National Park, located in northwestern Nigeria, is one of the country’s oldest and most significant protected areas. Established in 1978, the park spans approximately 5,382 square kilometers (2,078 square...

Ghana

Kakum National Park

The forest elephants are one of the special treats of Kakum National Park. The park is Ghana's leading nature attraction.

Nigeria

Kamuku National Park

Kamuku National Park, located in Kaduna State, Nigeria, is a protected area renowned for its diverse wildlife, striking landscapes, and ecological significance. Covering approximately 1,121 square kilometers (433 square miles),...

Libya

Karabolli National Park

Karabolli National Park, also known locally as "Qarabolly," is a protected natural area situated in the far northwest of Libya near the Mediterranean coastline, not far from the capital city...

South Africa

Karoo National Park

Karoo National Park, the park is located in South Africa’s Western Cape Province near the town of Beaufort West. The park covers approximately 290 square miles (750 sq km) and...

Comoros

Karthala National Park

Karthala National Park, known locally as "Parc National du Karthala," is a captivating protected area on Grande Comore (Ngazidja), the largest island in the Union of the Comoros. Established in...

Zambia

Kasanka National Park

Kasanka National Park, known locally as Paki ya Kasanka, is a small yet ecologically significant protected area located in Zambia’s Central Province. Covering approximately 390 square kilometers (150 square miles),...

Malawi

Kasungu National Park

Kasungu National Park, known locally as "Kasungu National Park," is Malawi's second-largest protected area, encompassing approximately 2,316 square kilometers in the country's central region. Established in 1970, the park is...

Tanzania

Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park is located in western Tanzania within the Katavi Region. The park covers approximately 1,737 square miles (4,500 sq km) and is surrounded by vast wilderness areas that...

Zimbabwe

Kazuma Pan National Park

Kazuma Pan National Park, the park is located in northwestern Zimbabwe near the borders of Botswana and Zambia. The park covers approximately 121 square miles (313 sq km) and forms...

Togo

Kéran National Park

Kéran National Park, known locally as "Parc National de la Kéran," is a significant protected area in northern Togo, established in 1971 to conserve the region's rich biodiversity. Spanning approximately...

Botswana

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park stretches across the remote arid regions of southern Africa, straddling the border between Botswana and South Africa. Covering approximately 14,670 square miles (38,000 sq km), it is...

Namibia

Khaudum National Park

Khaudum National Park is a remote unspoiled wilderness that reflects characteristics of the Kalahari forests.

Morocco

Khénifra National Park

Khénifra National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Khénifra," is a stunning natural area located in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Established in 2008, the park covers approximately...

Gambia

Kiang West National Park

Kiang West National Park, located in the southwestern region of The Gambia, is a remarkable protected area encompassing approximately 42 square miles (109 square kilometers). Established in 1987, it is...

Uganda

Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park, the park is located in western Uganda south of Semuliki National Park and northeast of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park covers approximately 297 square miles (766...

Burundi

Kibira National Park

Kibira National Park, known locally as Parc National de la Kibira in French, is located in northwestern Burundi along the crest of the Congo-Nile Divide near the border with Rwanda....

Uganda

Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the remote northeastern corner of Uganda near the borders of South Sudan and Kenya. The park covers approximately 557 square miles (1,442 sq...

Tanzania

Kigosi National Park

Kigosi National Park is located in western Tanzania, spanning portions of the Shinyanga, Tabora, and Kigoma regions. The park covers approximately 3,193 square miles (8,270 sq km), making it one...

Tanzania

Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park is home to Mount Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in Africa and tallest free-standing mountain in the world.

Cameroon

Kimbi-Fungom National Park

Kimbi-Fungom National Park, located in Cameroon’s Northwest Region, is an emerging conservation area rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. Established in 2015 and covering approximately 950 square kilometers (367 square...

Madagascar

Kirindy Mitea National Park

Kirindy Mitea National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Kirindy Mitea," is located on Madagascar’s southwestern coast, near the town of Morondava. Established in 1997, the park spans approximately...

Kenya

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park is located along Kenya’s southern Indian Ocean coastline near the border with Tanzania. The park covers approximately 11 square miles (28 sq km) and consists of the...

Angola

Kissama National Park

Quicama is also known as Kissama National Park which is the only national park in Angola that is being repopulated with wildlife.

Tanzania

Kitulo National Park

Kitulo National Park is located in the southern highlands of Tanzania between the Kipengere, Poroto, and Livingstone mountain ranges. The park covers approximately 159 square miles (413 sq km) and...

Cameroon

Korup National Park

The rainforest in Korup National Park in Cameroon represents one of the most diverse ecosystems in all of Africa.

Mali

Kouroufing National Park

Kouroufing National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Kouroufing," is a protected area in southwestern Mali, established on January 16, 2002. Spanning approximately 557 square kilometers, the park is...

Liberia

Kpo Mountains National Park

Kpo Mountains National Park, locally known as "Wuteke Kpo" among the indigenous tribes, is a pristine natural reserve located in southeastern Liberia near the border with Côte d’Ivoire. This park...

South Africa

Kruger National Park

Kruger, South Africa's first national park, is one of the most popular safari destinations featuring the Big 5. It is the Ambassador Park for South Africa.

Congo, DR

Kundelungu National Park

Kundelungu National Park, locally known as Parc National de Kundelungu, is a vast and awe-inspiring protected area located in the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Spanning approximately...

Malawi

Lake Malawi National Park

Lake Malawi National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional do Lago Malawi", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Malawi's most iconic destinations. Established in 1980, this park...

Tanzania

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park features a shallow alkaline lake attracting over a million flamingoes as a Tasmanian nature attraction.

Uganda

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park, the park is located in western Uganda between the cities of Masaka and Mbarara. The park covers approximately 143 square miles (370 sq km), making it...

Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise as well as a place rich with wildlife for the Kenya safari-goers.

Senegal

Langue de Barbarie National Park

Langue de Barbarie National Park, known locally as Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie, is a stunning coastal reserve located in northwestern Senegal, near the city of Saint-Louis. Established...

South Sudan

Lantoto National Park

Lantoto National Park, located in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a relatively lesser-known yet ecologically significant conservation area. Established in...

Zambia

Lavushi Manda National Park

Lavushi Manda National Park, known locally as Paki ya Lavushi Manda, is a stunning and rugged wilderness located in Zambia’s Northern Province. Covering approximately 1,500 square kilometers (579 square miles),...

Malawi

Lengwe National Park

Lengwe National Park, located in Malawi's Lower Shire Valley near Chikwawa, approximately 64 kilometers southwest of Blantyre, encompasses 887 square kilometers of unique terrain characterized by open deciduous forests and...

Mozambique

Limpopo National Park

Limpopo National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional do Limpopo," is located in southern Mozambique along the border with South Africa and Zimbabwe. The park covers approximately 4,200 square miles...

Zambia

Liuwa Plain National Park

Liuwa Plain National Park, known locally as Paki ya Liuwa, is one of Zambia's most remarkable wilderness areas, located in the remote western province. Covering approximately 3,660 square kilometers (1,413...

Malawi

Liwonde National Park

Liwonde National Park, known locally as "Liwonde National Park," is one of Malawi's premier wildlife reserves, located in the Southern Region near the Mozambique border. Established in 1973, the park...

Gabon

Loango National Park

Loango National Park (French: Parc National de Loango) is located along the Atlantic coast of western Gabon within Ogooué-Maritime Province. Established in 2002 as part of Gabon’s landmark network of...

Cameroon

Lobéké National Park

Lobéké National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Lobéké", is a vital conservation area located in the southeastern corner of Cameroon, near the borders of the Central African Republic...

Zambia

Lochinvar National Park

Lochinvar National Park, known locally as Paki ya Lochinvar, is a picturesque and ecologically significant protected area located on the southern edge of the Kafue Flats in Zambia’s Southern Province....

Liberia

Lofa-Mano National Park

Lofa-Mano National Park, locally known as "Gola Forest Liberia," is situated in the northwestern region of Liberia, bordering Sierra Leone. The park forms part of the larger Gola Forest Transboundary...

Ethiopia

Loka-Abaya National Park

Loka-Abaya National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), is a unique protected area celebrated for its diverse landscapes and ecological importance. Locally referred to as...

Madagascar

Lokobe National Park

Lokobe National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Lokobe," is one of Madagascar’s smallest yet most biologically significant protected areas. Located on the southeastern tip of Nosy Be Island,...

Congo, DR

Lomami National Park

Lomami National Park, locally known as Parc National de la Lomami, is a pristine wilderness in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a sanctuary for some of...

Gabon

Lopé National Park

Lopé National Park , locally known as "Parc National de la Lopé", is one of Gabon’s most prominent and ecologically significant national parks. Located in the central region of the...

Zambia

Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park is one of the more iconic safari destinations in all of Africa and a targeted destination in Zambia.

Zambia

Luambe National Park

Luambe National Park, known locally as Paki ya Luambe, is a compact yet ecologically rich gem nestled in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley. Covering approximately 254 square kilometers (98 square miles), it...

Zambia

Lukusuzi National Park

Lukusuzi National Park, known locally as Paki ya Lukusuzi, is a rugged and remote wilderness located in Zambia’s Eastern Province, nestled between the Luangwa Valley and the Chipata plateau. Covering...

Zambia

Lusaka National Park

Lusaka National Park, known locally as "Paki ya Lusaka," is Zambia’s newest national park, located just 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) southeast of Lusaka, the country’s bustling capital city. Officially established...

Zambia

Lusenga Plain National Park

Lusenga Plain National Park, known locally as Paki ya Lusenga Plain, is a tranquil and ecologically significant protected area located in the Luapula Province of northern Zambia. Covering approximately 880...

Ethiopia

Mago National Park

Mago National Park, located in the southern region of Ethiopia, is an expansive and pristine protected area that covers approximately 770 square miles (2,162 square kilometers). Established in 1979, this...

Mozambique

Magoe National Park

Magoe National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional do Magoe," is located in northwestern Mozambique along the southern shoreline of Lake Cahora Bassa in Tete Province. The park covers approximately...

Tanzania

Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale Mountains National Park is located along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. The park covers approximately 613 square miles (1,589 sq km) and lies south of...

Congo, DR

Maiko National Park

Maiko National Park, locally known as Parc National de la Maiko, is a remote and untamed wilderness located in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Spanning approximately...

Botswana

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park lies in northeastern Botswana, forming part of one of the largest salt pan systems in the world. The park itself covers approximately 1,500 square miles (3,900...

Kenya

Malindi Marine National Park

Malindi Marine National Park is located along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline near the city of Malindi in Kilifi County. The park covers approximately 2.3 square miles (6 sq km) and forms...

Kenya

Malka Mari National Park

Malka Mari National Park is located in northeastern Kenya along the border with Ethiopia and near the border with Somalia. The park covers approximately 570 square miles (1,500 sq km) and...

Zimbabwe

Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe is one of the best safari destinations during the dry season where animals come to drink.

Chad

Manda National Park

Manda National Park, known locally as Parc National de Manda, is one of Chad’s most captivating protected areas, located in the country’s southern region. Spanning over 1,140 square kilometers (440...

Namibia

Mangetti National Park

Known locally as Mangetti National Park, the park is located in north-central Namibia within the Kavango East Region, southeast of Khaudum National Park and west of the border with Botswana....

Congo, DR

Mangroves National Park

Mangroves National Park in DR Congo is the only marine-oriented national park in the country while protecting endangered manatee.

Central African Republic

Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park

Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park, locally known as Parc National du Manovo-Gounda St Floris, is one of the Central African Republic’s most renowned protected areas and a UNESCO World Heritage...

Ethiopia

Mao-Komo National Park

Mao-Komo National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz Region near the western border with Sudan, is a significant protected area recognized for its unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Locally referred to as...

South Africa

Mapungubwe National Park

Mapungubwe National Park is located in the far northern reaches of South Africa’s Limpopo Province, where the borders of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe converge. The park covers approximately 110 square...

Ivory Coast

Marahoué National Park

Marahoué National Park, locally known as "Parc National de la Marahoué", is one of Côte d’Ivoire’s most significant protected areas, established in 1968. Located in the central-western region of the...

South Africa

Marakele National Park

Known locally as Marakele National Park, the park is located in South Africa’s Limpopo Province within the Waterberg Biosphere, approximately 155 miles (250 km) north of Johannesburg. The park covers...

Madagascar

Marojejy National Park

Marojejy National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Marojejy," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northeastern Madagascar, near the town of Sambava. Established in 1952 as a...

Kenya

Marsabit National Park

Marsabit National Park is located in northern Kenya within Marsabit County. The park covers approximately 595 square miles (1,541 sq km) and surrounds the volcanic slopes of Mount Marsabit, an...

Kenya

Masai Mara National Park

Masai Mara National Park is home to abundant wildlife and serves as one of the most exciting safari destinations in Kenya.

Madagascar

Masoala National Park

Masoala National Park is one of the most diverse national parks in Madagascar creating a coveted attraction for nature lovers.

Madagascar

Masoala National Park

Masoala National Park, located on the northeastern coast of Madagascar, is one of the island's largest and most significant protected areas. Spanning approximately 2,300 square kilometers (888 square miles) of...

Zimbabwe

Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park, the park is located in southwestern Zimbabwe approximately 22 miles (35 km) south of the city of Bulawayo. The park covers approximately 164 square miles (424 sq...

Zimbabwe

Matusadona National Park

Matusadona National Park, the park is located in northern Zimbabwe along the southern shores of Lake Kariba. The park covers approximately 540 square miles (1,400 sq km) and occupies a...

Gabon

Mayumba National Park

Mayumba National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Mayumba", is one of Gabon’s most unique and vital protected areas. Situated along the southern coast of the country, this park...

Ethiopia

Maze National Park

Maze National Park, located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR) of Ethiopia, is a unique protected area known for its diverse landscapes and ecological significance. Locally referred...

Central African Republic

Mbaéré Bodingué National Park

Mbaéré Bodingué National Park, locally referred to as Parc National de Mbaéré Bodingué, is a remarkable sanctuary located in the southwestern region of the Central African Republic. Covering an area...

Cameroon

Mbam-Djerem National Park

Mbam-Djerem National Park, often referred to as "Parc National de Mbam-Djerem", is a significant conservation area in central Cameroon. Established in 2000, the park spans approximately 4,160 square kilometers (1,606...

Cameroon

Mbéré Valley National Park

Mbéré Valley National Park, locally known as "Parc National de la Vallée du Mbéré", is a remarkable conservation area situated in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon. Established in 2004, the...

Kenya

Meru National Park

Meru National Park in Kenya is the home of the famed Elsa the lioness from the book and movie, Born Free.

Uganda

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Known locally as Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the park is located in southwestern Uganda along the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The park covers approximately...

Madagascar

Midongy du Sud National Park

Midongy du Sud National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Midongy du Sud" or simply "Midongy Atsimo," is one of Madagascar’s largest and most ecologically significant protected areas. Located...

Tanzania

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park is located in south-central Tanzania at the northern edge of the Selous ecosystem. The park covers approximately 1,247 square miles (3,230 sq km) and is bordered by...

Gabon

Minkebe National Park

Minkebe National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Minkébé", is one of the largest and most remote protected areas in Gabon. Covering approximately 7,570 square kilometers (2,923 square miles),...

Comoros

Mitsamiouli Ndroude National Park

Mitsamiouli Ndroude National Park, known locally as "Parc National Mitsamiouli Ndroude," is a marine protected area located along the northern coast of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), the largest island in the...

Tanzania

Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park is located in northeastern Tanzania along the border with Kenya. The park covers approximately 1,255 square miles (3,250 sq km) and forms a transboundary conservation landscape with...

Comoros

Mohéli National Park

Mohéli National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Mohéli," is a protected area on Mohéli (Mwali), the smallest island in the Union of the Comoros. Established in 2001 as...

South Africa

Mokala National Park

Mokala National Park, the park is located in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Kimberley. The park covers approximately 106 square miles (275 sq...

Ghana

Mole National Park

Mole National Park in Ghana is the country's first and largest national park and some argue the most prestigious protected area as well.

Ivory Coast

Mont Péko National Park

Mont Péko National Park, locally known as "Parc National du Mont Péko", is one of Côte d’Ivoire’s (Ivory Coast) most ecologically significant protected areas. Situated in the western part of...

Ivory Coast

Mont Sângbé National Park

Mont Sângbé National Park, locally known as "Parc National du Mont Sângbé", is a vital conservation area located in the western region of Côte d’Ivoire. Spanning approximately 950 square kilometers...

Equatorial Guinea

Monte Alén National Park

Monte Alén National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional de Monte Alén) is located in central Equatorial Guinea within the mainland region of Río Muni. Established in 1990, the park covers approximately...

Seychelles

Morne Seychellois National Park

Morne Seychellois National Park, known locally as Parc National Morne Seychellois, is the largest national park in the Seychelles, located on the island of Mahé. Covering an expansive 3,045 hectares...

Zambia

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Mosi Oa Tunya National Park in Zambia is home to white rhinos and Victoria Falls which is the largest waterfall in the world.

Gabon

Moukalaba-Doudou National Park

Moukalaba-Doudou National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Moukalaba-Doudou", is one of Gabon’s premier wildlife reserves. Situated in the southwestern region of the country, the park spans approximately 4,500...

Cameroon

Mount Cameroon National Park

Mount Cameroon National Park, locally known as "Parc National du Mont Cameroun", is a breathtaking natural treasure located in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. Established in 2009, the park spans...

Kenya

Mount Elgon National Park

Mount Elgon National Park is the oldest extinct volcano and it features the largest unbroken caldera in Kenya.

Uganda

Mount Elgon National Park Uganda

Mount Elgon National Park, the park is located in eastern Uganda along the border with Kenya. The park covers approximately 433 square miles (1,121 sq km) and protects the Ugandan...

Kenya

Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya National Park is located in central Kenya approximately 110 miles (175 km) northeast of Nairobi. The park covers approximately 277 square miles (715 sq km) and is surrounded...

Kenya

Mount Longonot National Park

Mount Longonot is a spectacular mountain with a scenic view for trekkers who wish to hike the mountain and crater rim.

Ivory Coast

Mount Nimba National Park

Mount Nimba National Park, locally referred to as "Parc National du Mont Nimba", is one of West Africa’s most significant protected areas, straddling the borders of Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea....

Comoros

Mount Ntringui National Park

Mount Ntringui National Park, known locally as "Parc National Mont Ntringui," is a prominent protected area located on the island of Anjouan (Ndzuani) in the Union of the Comoros. Established...

South Africa

Mountain Zebra National Park

Mountain Zebra National Park is located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province near the town of Cradock. The park covers approximately 110 square miles (285 sq km) and protects a rugged...

Cameroon

Mpem and Djim National Park

Mpem and Djim National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Mpem et Djim", is a significant protected area in Cameroon’s Centre Region. Established in 2004, the park spans approximately...

Namibia

Mudumu National Park

Mudumu National Park protects a migratory corridor of the diverse and abundant wildlife that travels through the country in search of food and water.

Uganda

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda displays one of the most powerful waterfalls in Africa creating a unique way to see the Nile River.

Gabon

Mwagné National Park

Mwagné National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Mwagné", is one of Gabon’s lesser-known yet ecologically significant protected areas. Located in the eastern region of the country, the park...

Zambia

Mweru National Park

Mweru National Park, known locally as Paki ya Mweru, is a hidden gem in northern Zambia, located near the expansive Lake Mweru on the border with the Democratic Republic of...

Kenya

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is a wildlife haven nestled up next to the bustling city of Nairobi with an array of wildlife species.

South Africa

Namaqua National Park

Namaqua National Park is located in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province near the town of Kamieskroon, approximately 300 miles (485 km) north of Cape Town. The park covers approximately 580 square...

Namibia

Namib-Naukluft National Park

Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia is home to the oldest desert in the world and the largest national park in Africa.

Ethiopia

Nechisar National Park

Nechisar National Park, situated in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia, is a splendid natural reserve that spans approximately 514 square miles (1,330 square kilometers). Established in...

South Sudan

Nimule National Park

Nimule National Park, located in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State near the Ugandan border, is one of the country’s oldest and most accessible protected areas. Established in 1954, the park...

Ghana

Nini-Suhien National Park

Nini-Suhien National Park, known locally as Parc National de Nini-Suhien, is a hidden gem nestled in the Western Region of Ghana. Established in 1976, this park forms part of the...

Senegal

Niokolo Koba National Park

Niokolo-Koba National Park (French: Parc National du Niokolo-Koba) is located in southeastern Senegal near the border with Guinea. Established in 1954 and later designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...

Gambia

Niumi National Park

Niumi National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Niumi," is a coastal gem located in the North Bank Region of Gambia. Established in 1986, the park spans approximately 4,940...

Namibia

Nkasa Rupara National Park

Nkasa Rupara National Park, also known as "Nkasa Lupala National Park" or "Linyanti Swamp", is located in the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip) of Namibia. Spanning over 320 square kilometers...

Cameroon

Nki National Park

Nki National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Nki", is a pristine and remote conservation area located in southeastern Cameroon. Established in 2005, the park spans approximately 3,093 square...

Zambia

North Luangwa National Park

North Luangwa National Park, known locally as Paki ya Luangwa ya Kumafupi, is a remote and pristine wilderness in northern Zambia. Covering an expansive 4,636 square kilometers (1,790 square miles),...

Republic of the Congo

Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park

Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, locally known as Parc National de Nouabalé-Ndoki, is a pristine wilderness located in the northern region of the Republic of Congo. Covering approximately 4,200 square kilometers (1,620...

Zambia

Nsumbu National Park

Nsumbu National Park, known locally as Paki ya Nsumbu, is a pristine and remote wilderness located in northern Zambia, along the southern shores of Lake Tanganyika. Covering an area of...

Republic of the Congo

Ntokou-Pikounda National Park

Ntokou-Pikounda National Park, locally known as Parc National de Ntokou-Pikounda, is a breathtaking expanse of unspoiled rainforest in the Republic of Congo. Established in 2012, the park covers an area...

Botswana

Nxai Pan National Park

Nxai Pan National Park is located in northeastern Botswana, just north of the larger Makgadikgadi salt pan system, and covers approximately 990 square miles (2,570 sq km). Though smaller than...

Zimbabwe

Nyanga National Park

Nyanga National Park is located in eastern Zimbabwe along the border with Mozambique within the country’s scenic Eastern Highlands. The park covers approximately 182 square miles (471 sq km) and...

Tanzania

Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park is located in southeastern Tanzania and covers approximately 11,583 square miles (30,893 sq km), making it the largest national park in Africa. The park was established in...

Malawi

Nyika National Park

Known locally as Nyika National Park, the park is located in northern Malawi near the border with Zambia and protects the vast majority of the Nyika Plateau, one of the...

Zambia

Nyika National Park Zambia

Nyika National Park, the park is located in northeastern Zambia along the border with Malawi. The park covers approximately 31 square miles (80 sq km) and protects the Zambian portion...

Rwanda

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park, known locally as Parc National de la Forêt de Nyungwe in French and Pariki y’Igihugu ya Nyungwe in Kinyarwanda,  is located in southwestern Rwanda along the...

Sao Tome and Principe

Obô National Park

Obô National Park, known locally as "Parque Natural Ôbo," is a protected area in São Tomé and Príncipe, an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off Central Africa's western...

Republic of the Congo

Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Odzala-Kokoua National Park, locally known as Parc National d’Odzala-Kokoua, is one of Africa’s oldest national parks and a cornerstone of conservation in the Congo Basin. Established in 1935 and covering...

Republic of the Congo

Ogooué-Lekiti National Park

Ogooué-Lekiti National Park, locally known as Parc National d’Ogooué-Lekiti, is a lush expanse of biodiversity located in northeastern Republic of the Congo. Spanning approximately 3,500 square kilometers (1,350 square miles),...

Nigeria

Okomu National Park

Okomu National Park, locally known as "Okomu Forest Reserve", is one of Nigeria’s most biodiverse and ecologically significant protected areas. Situated in Edo State, this park spans approximately 200 square...

Kenya

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park  is located in central Kenya approximately 40 miles (65 km) northeast of Nairobi in Machakos County. The park covers approximately 8 square miles (20 sq...

Nigeria

Old Oyo National Park

Old Oyo National Park, located in Oyo State, Nigeria, is a historically significant and ecologically rich protected area. Covering approximately 2,512 square kilometers (970 square miles), the park was established...

Ethiopia

Omo National Park

Omo National Park, located in the southwestern region of Ethiopia, is an expansive and untouched wilderness covering approximately 1,573 square miles (4,066 square kilometers). Established in 1966, it is one...

Guinea-Bissau

Orango National Park

Orango National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional de Orango", is one of Guinea-Bissau’s most captivating conservation areas, located in the Bijagós Archipelago. Established in 2000, the park spans approximately...

Sierra Leone

Outamba-Kilimi National Park

Outamba-Kilimi National Park, known locally as Parc National d’Outamba-Kilimi, is a stunning protected area located in the northern region of Sierra Leone, near the border with Guinea. Covering approximately 1,110...

Benin

Pendjari National Park

Pendjari National Park (French: Parc National de la Pendjari) is located in northwestern Benin along the borders of Burkina Faso and Niger. Established in 1961, the park covers approximately 1,875...

Equatorial Guinea

Pico Basilé National Park

Pico Basilé National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional del Pico Basilé", is one of the most iconic natural landmarks of Equatorial Guinea, situated on Bioko Island. The park is...

Gabon

Pongara National Park

Pongara National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Pongara", is one of Gabon’s most accessible and ecologically diverse national parks. Situated near the capital city of Libreville, it spans...

Seychelles

Praslin National Park

Praslin National Park, known locally as Parc National de Praslin, is a pristine natural reserve located on Praslin Island, the second-largest island in the Seychelles. Established in 1979, the park...

Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to the famous tree-climbing lions and is Uganda’s most popular tourist destination.

Angola

Quiçama National Park

Quiçama National Park (also known as Kissama National Park), located in the northwestern part of Angola along the Atlantic coast, stands as a beacon of conservation and natural beauty in...

Mozambique

Quirimbas National Park

Quirimbas National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional das Quirimbas," is located in northern Mozambique within Cabo Delgado Province along the Indian Ocean coast. The park covers approximately 2,900 square...

Sudan

Radom National Park

Radom National Park, locally known as "محمية الردوم الطبيعية" (Mahmiyat al-Radom al-Tabi'iyya), is a significant biosphere reserve located in South Darfur, Sudan. Established in 1980, the park covers approximately 12,500...

Libya

Rajma National Park

Rajma National Park, locally known as "حديقة رجمة الوطنية" (Hadiqat Rajma Al-Wataniya), is a protected area situated in Libya's Jabal al Gharbi District, south of Tripoli and Murqub. Established to...

Madagascar

Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park is one of the most visited destinations in Madagascar with about 20 species of lemurs.

Egypt

Ras Muhammad National Park

Located on the Sinai Peninsula, Ras Muhammad National Park protects the start of the Red Sea Reef.

Gambia

River Gambia National Park

River Gambia National Park, also known as Baboon Islands, is a unique conservation area located in the central part of The Gambia. Covering approximately 580 hectares (1,435 acres), this park...

South Africa

Royal Natal National Park

Royal Natal National Park is located in the northern section of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province within the renowned Drakensberg Mountains. The park covers approximately 31 square miles (80 sq km) and...

Tanzania

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania featuring lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah, and hyena.

Tanzania

Rubondo Island National Park

Rubondo Island National Park is located in the southwestern waters of Lake Victoria in northwestern Tanzania. The park covers approximately 176 square miles (457 sq km), including Rubondo Island and...

Kenya

Ruma National Park

Ruma National Park is located in western Kenya in Homa Bay County near the shores of Lake Victoria. The park covers approximately 46 square miles (120 sq km) and lies...

Tanzania

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park is located in northwestern Tanzania within the Kagera Region near the borders of Uganda and Rwanda. The park covers approximately 957 square miles (2,479 sq km) and...

Burundi

Rusizi National Park

Rusizi National Park, known locally as Parc National de la Rusizi in French, is located in western Burundi along the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika near the city of Bujumbura....

Burundi

Ruvubu National Park

Ruvubu National Park, known locally as Parc National de la Ruvubu in French, is located in northeastern Burundi and follows the course of the Ruvubu River, the country’s longest river....

Uganda

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park, the park is located in western Uganda along the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The park covers approximately 386 square miles (996 sq...

Tanzania

Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park is located along the Indian Ocean coast of northeastern Tanzania between the cities of Dar es Salaam and Tanga. The park covers approximately 430 square miles (1,100...

Tanzania

Saanane National Park

Saanane National Park is located on the southern shores of Lake Victoria adjacent to the city of Mwanza in northwestern Tanzania. The park covers approximately 0.85 square miles (2.18 sq...

Madagascar

Sahamalaza-Iles Radama National Park

Sahamalaza-Iles Radama National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Sahamalaza-Iles Radama," is a unique coastal and marine protected area in northwestern Madagascar. Established in 2007 and spanning approximately 260...

Egypt

Saint Katherine National Park

Saint Katherine National Park (Arabic: محمية سانت كاترين), also known as Saint Catherine Protectorate, is located in the southern portion of the Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Established in 1988, the park...

Seychelles

Sainte Anne Marine National Park

Sainte Anne Marine National Park, known locally as Parc Marin de Sainte Anne, is a breathtaking protected marine reserve located just 5 kilometers (3 miles) off the coast of Mahé,...

Kenya

Saiwa Swamp National Park

Saiwa Swamp National Park, the park is located near the town of Kitale in Trans-Nzoia County in western Kenya. The park covers approximately 1.2 square miles (3 sq km), making...

Congo, DR

Salonga National Park

Salonga National Park, locally known as Parc National de la Salonga, is the largest tropical rainforest reserve in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the heart of...

Senegal

Saloum Delta National Park

Saloum Delta National Park (French: Parc National du Delta du Saloum) is located along the Atlantic coast of western Senegal approximately 95 miles (150 km) southeast of Dakar. Established in...

Liberia

Sapo National Park

Sapo National Park, known locally as "Sapo National Park," is Liberia's largest protected area and its only national park. Established in 1983, the park is located in Sinoe County in...

Lesotho

Sehlabathebe National Park

Sehlabathebe National Park, known locally as "Sehlabathebe," is Lesotho's oldest protected area, established on May 8, 1969. Situated in the Qacha's Nek District on the eastern edge of the Maloti...

Eritrea

Semenawi Bahri National Park

Semenawi Bahri National Park, known locally as "Semenawi Bahri," is a prominent protected area in Eritrea, celebrated for its lush landscapes and rich biodiversity. Situated in the Northern Red Sea...

Uganda

Semuliki National Park

Semuliki National Park, the park is located in western Uganda along the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the Albertine Rift Valley. The park covers approximately 85...

Tanzania

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is home to the largest mammalian migration in the world with over 1.3 million wildebeests.

South Sudan

Shambe National Park

Shambe National Park, located in South Sudan’s Lakes State along the western bank of the White Nile River, is a vital conservation area known for its unique ecosystems and rich...

Comoros

Shisiwani National Park

Shisiwani National Park, known locally as "Parc National Shisiwani," is a protected area located along the Sima Peninsula on the eastern coast of Anjouan (Ndzuani), one of the islands in...

Kenya

Sibiloi National Park

Sibiloi National Park, the park is located on the northeastern shores of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. The park covers approximately 610 square miles (1,570 sq km) and forms part...

Tunisia

Sidi Toui National Park

Sidi Toui National Park, locally known as Parc National de Sidi Toui, is a captivating protected area located in southeastern Tunisia, near the Libyan border. Established in 1993 and encompassing...

Seychelles

Silhouette Island National Park

Silhouette Island National Park, known locally as Parc National de l’Île Silhouette, is a pristine and ecologically significant protected area located 20 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of Mahé, Seychelles’ largest...

Ethiopia

Simien Mountains National Park

Simien Mountains National Park is one of the leading attractions for Ethiopia providing visitors with views of abundant wildlife.

Zambia

Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Sioma Ngwezi National Park, known locally as Paki ya Sioma Ngwezi, is a vast and remote wilderness located in the southwestern corner of Zambia. Covering approximately 5,276 square kilometers (2,037...

Namibia

Skeleton Coast National Park

Skeleton Coast National Park features a collection of over 1,000 ship remains from shipwrecks along the coast earning the nickname.

Morocco

Souss-Massa National Park

Souss-Massa National Park in Morocco is home to almost the entire population of the endangered Northern Bald Ibis.

Zambia

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is located in eastern Zambia along the Luangwa River Valley near the border with Malawi. Established as a national park in 1972, it covers approximately 3,475...

South Sudan

Southern National Park

Southern National Park, located in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal and Lakes States, is one of the largest and most ecologically significant protected areas in the country. Established in...

Sudan

Suakin Archipelago National Park

Suakin Archipelago National Park (Arabic: منتزه أرخبيل سواكن البحري الوطني) is located in the Red Sea off the northeastern coast of Sudan near the historic port city of Suakin. Established...

Libya

Surman National Park

Surman National Park (Arabic: غابة صرمان والمنتزه الوطني, also known as Sirman National Park) is located in northwestern Libya near the coastal city of Surman, approximately 31 miles (50 km)...

South Africa

Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park is one of the most pinnacle attractions of South Africa and a highlight of Cape Town.

Ivory Coast

Taï National Park

Taï National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Taï", is one of the most significant conservation areas in West Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Located...

Cameroon

Takamanda National Park

Takamanda National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Takamanda", is a vital conservation area in southwestern Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria. Established in 2008, the park spans approximately...

Afghanistan

Talassemtane National Park

Talassemtane National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Talassemtane," is a breathtaking protected area located in northern Morocco, within the Rif Mountains near the city of Chefchaouen. Established in...

South Africa

Tankwa Karoo National Park

Tankwa Karoo National Park, the park is located in South Africa’s Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces within the vast Tankwa Karoo basin. The park covers approximately 560 square miles...

Tanzania

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park and the river valley attract the Serengeti migration herd adding to the stunning wildlife of Kenya.

Algeria

Tassili n’Ajjer National Park

Algeria's Tassili n’Ajjer National Park is home to one of the greatest collections of prehistoric cave art in the world.

Algeria

Taza National Park

Taza National Park (French: Parc National de Taza; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية تازة) is located along the Mediterranean coast of northeastern Algeria in Jijel Province, approximately 19 miles (30 km) west...

Morocco

Tazekka National Park

Tazekka National Park (French: Parc National de Tazekka; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية تازكة) is located in the Middle Atlas region of northern Morocco near the city of Taza. Established in 1950,...

Cameroon

Tchabal Mbabo National Park

Tchabal Mbabo National Park, located in northern Cameroon, is a stunning conservation area celebrated for its unique biodiversity and remarkable landscapes. Locally known as "Parc National de Tchabal Mbabo", the...

Algeria

Theniet El Had National Park

Theniet El Had National Park (French: Parc National de Theniet El Had; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية ثنية الحد) is located in the Ouarsenis Mountains of north-central Algeria within Tissemsilt Province. Established...

Algeria

Tlemcen National Park

Tlemcen National Park (French: Parc National de Tlemcen; Arabic: الحديقة الوطنية تلمسان) is located in northwestern Algeria near the historic city of Tlemcen and close to the border with Morocco....

Morocco

Toubkal National Park

Mount Toubkal National Park is found in the High Atlas Mountains and the tallest mountain in Morocco.

Lesotho

Ts’ehlanyane National Park

Ts’ehlanyane National Park, known locally as "Ts’ehlanyane," is a spectacular natural reserve nestled in the Maloti Mountains of Lesotho. Spanning approximately 5,600 hectares, it is one of the largest protected...

Kenya

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park is one of the most coveted wildlife viewing places in Kenya and one of the best nature destinations.

Kenya

Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is one of the most popular safari destinations in Kenya because of its abundant wildlife.

Madagascar

Tsimanampetsotse National Park

Tsimanampetsotse National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Tsimanampetsotse," is a strikingly unique protected area located in southwestern Madagascar’s Atsimo-Andrefana region. Established in 1927 and covering over 430 square...

Madagascar

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Bemaraha National Park, locally known as "Parc National Tsingy de Bemaraha," is one of Madagascar’s most unique and awe-inspiring protected areas. Located in the western region of the island near...

Madagascar

Tsingy de Namoroka National Park

Tsingy de Namoroka National Park, locally known as "Parc National des Tsingy de Namoroka," is a unique protected area in the Sofia region of northwestern Madagascar. Covering approximately 22,227 hectares...

South Africa

Tsitsikamma National Park

Tsitsikamma National Park is located along South Africa’s southern coastline in the Eastern Cape Province. The park covers approximately 310 square miles (800 sq km) of protected marine and coastal environments...

Tanzania

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Udzungwa Mountains National Park is located in south-central Tanzania within the Eastern Arc Mountains. The park covers approximately 770 square miles (1,990 sq km) and lies adjacent to several protected...

Tanzania

Ugalla River National Park

Ugalla River National Park is located in western Tanzania within the Katavi Region. The park covers approximately 1,491 square miles (3,862 sq km) and forms part of a vast wilderness...

Congo, DR

Upemba National Park

Upemba National Park, locally known as Parc National de l’Upemba, is one of the most ecologically diverse and historically significant protected areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Established in...

Guinea-Bissau

Varela National Park

Varela National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional de Varela", is a hidden gem located in the far northwestern corner of Guinea-Bissau near the border with Senegal. This coastal park,...

Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls National Park

Victoria Falls National Park is home to the largest waterfall in the world and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Congo, DR

Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park is one of the best places to experience the mountain gorillas. The national park is one of the first in Africa.

Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is home to the mountain gorillas allowing Rwanda to provide travelers with a Tarzan experience.

Benin

W National Park

W National Park, known locally as "Parc National du W," is a prominent protected area in West Africa, spanning parts of Niger, Benin, and Burkina Faso. Established in 1954, the...

Egypt

Wadi el Gemal National Park

Wadi el Gemal National Park in Egypt protects a portion of the Red Sea reef and its 1,200 species of fish and 450 species of coral.

Egypt

Wadi El Rayan National Park

Wadi El Rayan National Park (Arabic: محمية وادي الريان) is located in the Faiyum Governorate of western Egypt, approximately 95 miles (150 km) southwest of Cairo. Established as a protected...

Gabon

Waka National Park

Waka National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Waka", is a pristine haven nestled in Gabon’s south-central region. Spanning approximately 1,070 square kilometers (413 square miles), this national park...

Kenya

Watamu Marine National Park

Watamu Marine National Parks protects the marine life of the coral reef located off the coast of Kenya.

Namibia

Waterberg Plateau National Park

Waterberg Plateau National Park in Namibia is an oasis of life off of the Kalahari Desert and home to white and black rhinoceroses.

Cameroon

Waza National Park

Waza National Park features abundant wildlife and guided safaris to experience the wilderness and wildlife of Cameroon.

South Africa

West Coast National Park

West Coast National Park is a bird lover's paradise as well as wetlands of international importance.

Zambia

West Lunga National Park

West Lunga National Park, known locally as Paki ya West Lunga, is a remote and pristine wilderness located in the northwest corner of Zambia, within the North-Western Province. Covering approximately...

Sierra Leone

Western Area National Park

Western Area National Park, known locally as Parc National de la Zone de l’Ouest, is a protected natural reserve located on the Freetown Peninsula in Sierra Leone. Spanning approximately 17,000...

Egypt

White Desert National Park

White Desert National Park in Egypt protects the splendor of the White Desert and the diversity of the Red Sea Reef.

South Africa

Wilderness National Park

Wilderness National Park is located along South Africa’s renowned Garden Route in the Western Cape Province between the towns of George and Knysna. The park covers approximately 75 square miles (195...

Mali

Wongo National Park

Wongo National Park, known locally as "Parc National de Wongo," is a protected area in southern Mali, established on January 16, 2002. Covering approximately 534 square kilometers, the park is...

Ethiopia

Yangudi Rassa National Park

Yangudi Rassa National Park, located in Ethiopia’s Afar Region, is a vital protected area established to conserve the unique ecosystems and biodiversity of the arid lowlands. Locally referred to as...

Nigeria

Yankari National Park

Yankari National Park, located in Bauchi State, Nigeria, is one of the country’s most famous protected areas and a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Spanning approximately 2,244 square kilometers (867...

Djibouti

Yoboki National Park

Yoboki National Park, located in Djibouti’s Tadjourah region, is a captivating blend of arid landscapes, volcanic formations, and salt plains, offering visitors a unique natural experience. Known locally as "Parc...

Madagascar

Zahamena National Park

Zahamena National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Zahamena," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in eastern Madagascar. Spanning approximately 642 square kilometers (248 square miles), the park...

Chad

Zakouma National Park

Zakouma National Park, locally known as Parc National de Zakouma, is a premier conservation area located in southeastern Chad, covering an area of approximately 3,000 square kilometers (1,158 square miles)....

Zimbabwe

Zambezi National Park

Zambezi National Park, the park is located in northwestern Zimbabwe along the upper reaches of the Zambezi River immediately west of Victoria Falls National Park and the city of Victoria...

Tunisia

Zembra National Park

Zembra National Park, locally known as Parc National de Zembra, is a pristine and ecologically significant protected area located off the northeastern coast of Tunisia. Established in 1977, the park...

Tunisia

Zembretta National Park

Zembretta National Park, locally known as Parc National de Zembretta, is a breathtaking and ecologically vital protected area located in the Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia. The park centers around...

Mozambique

Zinave National Park

Zinave National Park, locally known as "Parque Nacional do Zinave," is located in southeastern Mozambique within Inhambane Province. The park covers approximately 1,580 square miles (4,090 sq km) and protects...

Madagascar

Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park

Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, locally known as "Parc National de Zombitse-Vohibasia," is a unique dry forest ecosystem located in southwestern Madagascar. Situated in the Atsimo-Andrefana region, near the town of Sakaraha,...

Namibia

ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is located along the lower Orange River on the border between South Africa and Namibia. The protected area combines South Africa’s Richtersveld National Park with Namibia’s ǀAi-ǀAis Hot...