Pendjari National Park, National park in Atakora Department, Benin.
Pendjari National Park is a large protected area along the Burkina Faso border featuring open grasslands, wooded areas, and riverine habitats. The terrain spreads across diverse landscapes connected by the Pendjari River.
The park was established in 1961 to protect the region's wilderness and wildlife. Its importance grew when it became part of an international conservation area in 2017.
Local communities maintain deep ties to the land and actively participate in the park's conservation work. Their presence shapes how the area is managed and respected today.
The park is best visited between December and May when weather conditions favor wildlife viewing. Visitors can join guided safaris or walking tours through the terrain.
The area holds one of West Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, which live alongside lions and hundreds of bird species. This combination of large predators and megafauna is uncommon in the region.
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