Arli National Park, National park in Madjoari, Burkina Faso.
The park extends across 760 square kilometers of savannahs and woodlands, providing essential habitats for elephants, hippos, lions, and numerous bird species.
Established in 1954 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, the park forms part of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex in southeastern Burkina Faso.
Local communities near the park maintain traditional practices of land management and share their knowledge of wildlife patterns with visiting researchers.
Access to the park is available through the N19 highway from Diapaga, with guided tours recommended between November and April during the dry season.
The park contains multiple watering holes, including Tounga, where up to twenty hippos gather simultaneously, creating natural observation points for wildlife.
Location: Madjoari
Address: J77Q+5J9, Madjoari, Burkina Faso Madjoari Madjoari
GPS coordinates: 11.61292,1.28910
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:47
The natural and cultural sites of Burkina Faso include national parks, nature reserves, traditional villages, and historical sites. They feature the Great Mosque of Dioulasso-Bâ built in 1880, the rock formations of Sindou Peaks, the Karfiguéla waterfalls, and the Royal Court of Tiébélé with its Kasséna architecture. The country has several parks including Arly Park, Nazinga Reserve, and W National Park listed by UNESCO. Major cities house museums, traditional markets, and religious buildings such as Ouagadougou Cathedral.
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