Lake Tengrela, Natural lake near Banfora, Burkina Faso.
Lake Tengrela spans two kilometers in length and features clear waters surrounded by vegetation where hippopotamuses live throughout the year.
The lake received recognition as a Ramsar Wetland site in October 2009, marking its status as an internationally protected ecological reserve.
Local communities consider the hippopotamuses in Lake Tengrela sacred animals, leading to a harmonious relationship between humans and these large mammals.
Visitors can reach the lake via roads from Banfora, with local guides offering boat tours to observe the wildlife during morning and evening hours.
The lake maintains a stable population of hippopotamuses that swim freely while staying remarkably tolerant of boats and human presence.
Address: Lake Tengrela, Burkina Faso
GPS coordinates: 10.63969,-4.80858
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:10
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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