Fazao Mafakassa National Park, National park in Kara Region, Togo
The park extends across 1,920 square kilometers of land between Kara and Centrale regions, featuring mountain ranges, forests, and savanna landscapes.
Established in 1975, the park emerged from the combination of two forest reserves: Fazao, covering 1,620 square kilometers, and Malfakassa, spanning 300 square kilometers.
Local communities participate in conservation programs and maintain traditional practices within designated areas of the national park territory.
Visitors require guided tours to explore the park's network of trails, with arrangements made through the park administration office.
The park houses 244 recorded bird species and multiple antelope varieties, including bushbuck, waterbuck, and the yellow-backed duiker.
Location: Kara Region
Location: Centrale Region
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: 9.00000,1.00000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:22
Togo extends from the coast of the Gulf of Guinea to forested plateaus inland. The country contains several national parks, including Fazao Malfakassa and Keran, where elephants, antelopes, and numerous bird species live. The waterfalls at Aklowa and Kpimé cascade over multiple tiers through tropical vegetation. The Koutammakou region in the northeast displays traditional clay architecture with characteristic Tatas, fortified dwellings of the Batammariba people. In Lomé, German and French colonial buildings reflect the history of the 19th and 20th centuries, while local markets like the Marché des Féticheurs present traditional practices and commerce. Mount Agou rises to 986 meters and provides views across surrounding valleys and plantations. The coastal area includes sandy beaches along the Atlantic and Lac Togo, a lagoon used for fishing and water activities. Temple ruins and shrines are distributed throughout the country, documenting the animist traditions of various ethnic groups.
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