Conkouati-Douli National Park

Conkouati-Douli National Park is a protected area along the Congo-Gabon border that includes forest, coastal, and marine landscapes. The site contains different management zones designed to balance conservation with sustainable use of natural resources.

The protected area was officially established in 1999 through a presidential decree, building on a smaller reserve that existed since 1989. This expansion reflected a commitment to broader conservation of the region's diverse ecosystems.

The Vili people have lived in this region for centuries and continue to maintain their traditional ways of life. Visitors can experience how local communities interact with both the forest and coastal environments around them.

The area is accessible from multiple entry points, so it helps to research the best route based on your location before visiting. The park remains active year-round for wildlife viewing, though different species are more visible at different times.

The area is a crossroads of land and marine ecosystems, making it rare as a single protected zone where you can encounter both forest and ocean wildlife. This blend of forest and ocean environments creates habitats found in few other African protected areas.