W National Park, Biosphere reserve in Niger and Benin, West Africa.
The park contains diverse landscapes spanning over 10,000 square kilometers, featuring savannas, woodlands, and wetlands formed by the Niger River.
Established in 1954, the park earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1996 as part of the broader W-Arly-Pendjari Complex.
Local Baatonum and Gourmantche communities maintain traditional practices while coexisting with the protected natural environment of the park.
The park remains accessible through guided safari tours departing from Natitingou, with visits recommended during the dry season from November to April.
The park derives its name from the distinctive W-shaped bend of the Niger River that marks its northern boundary.
Location: Niger
Location: Karimama
Inception: 1954
Part of: W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
Address: 9923+2X9, La Tapoa, Niger La Tapoa La Tapoa
GPS coordinates: 12.00000,2.50000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:40
Benin offers historical sites and natural areas across its regions. The country features national parks with diverse wildlife, UNESCO heritage sites, museums documenting local history, beaches along the Atlantic coast, traditional markets, and religious monuments. Notable locations include lake settlements, waterfalls, and botanical gardens.
Niger features historical monuments and natural sites. Mudbrick mosques, religious buildings, national and regional museums tell its history. Natural parks and reserves house giraffes, lions, and elephants. The Ténéré Desert, the Aïr Mountains, and oases reflect the diversity of landscapes. Traditional markets, craft centers, and sultans' palaces illustrate the country's cultural wealth.
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