Ranch de gibier et forêt de Nazinga, Nature reserve in Guiaro, Burkina Faso.
The Nazinga Game Ranch spreads across dry bush savanna in southern Burkina Faso near the Ghanaian border. The landscape consists mainly of grassland dotted with scattered trees and water sources that support the local wildlife.
Two Canadian brothers founded this game ranch in the late 1970s to combat illegal hunting. Since then, it has become an important protected area for endangered wildlife species.
Local people now work as rangers protecting the wildlife, turning conservation into their livelihood. This partnership between the community and nature protection shapes how the reserve operates today.
The site lies about 200 kilometers south of the capital, with part of the route on paved roads and the rest on dirt tracks. Visitors should expect hot, dry conditions and a sturdy vehicle for the unpaved sections.
The area harbors one of the largest elephant populations in West Africa with hundreds of animals. This concentration makes it a rare wildlife hotspot in the region.
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