Maiombe-Nationalpark

The Maiombe National Park encompasses 1,930 square kilometers of tropical rainforest, including secondary high dense forests, climax rainforest, and lowland drier forest areas.

The national park received its official protected status in 2011, marking a commitment to preserve the natural ecosystems of the Maiombe forest region.

The park territory contains 56,000 residents from the Yombe ethnic group, who maintain traditional practices while facing economic and educational limitations.

Visitors need permits to enter the park, and local guides are essential for navigating through the dense forest areas and observing wildlife.

The park houses western lowland gorillas, central chimpanzees, forest elephants, and giant ground pangolins within its diverse forest ecosystem.

Inception: 2011

GPS coordinates: -4.63333,12.75000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:13