Singes sacrés de la Foret Sacrée de Gbepleu, Sacred monkey sanctuary in Tonkpi, Ivory Coast
The sacred forest of Gbepleu houses a community of baboon monkeys that move freely within a protected natural space of one hectare.
A young girl named Manlo was buried alive in this forest before 1900, establishing three conditions for the protection of the place and its inhabitants.
The villagers regard the monkeys as mystical beings, due to a local legend associating them with ancient merchants who came to trade in the region.
The site remains open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing visitors the opportunity to observe the monkeys in their natural environment.
Breaking the rules protecting the monkeys results in severe penalties, as evidenced by the story of a war chief punished for killing one of them.
Location: Tonkpi
Address: CC8G+5VW, Man, Côte d'Ivoire Man
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 08:00-18:00
Phone: +2250758967711
GPS coordinates: 7.41474,-7.57182
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:52
The religious buildings, natural sites, museums and historical landmarks in Ivory Coast include the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, rainforests of Banco and Taï national parks, and colonial buildings in Grand-Bassam. Abidjan contains Saint Paul's Cathedral, museums displaying Ivorian civilizations, and the central business district of Le Plateau. Natural attractions extend to Mount Tonkoui's trails, the Man Waterfalls, and multiple national parks protecting African wildlife.
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