Ivindo National Park

Located in east-central Gabon, Ivindo National Park spans 300,000 hectares of dense rainforest, featuring the Ivindo River and numerous waterfalls across its terrain.

The national park was established in 2002 during the Earth Summit in Johannesburg, when President Omar Bongo designated it as part of Gabon's conservation network.

Indigenous communities near the park maintain traditional relationships with the forest, contributing to the preservation of local ecological knowledge through generations.

Visitors need to arrange transportation from Libreville and secure permits beforehand, as the park infrastructure requires careful planning for accommodation and guided tours.

The Kongou and Mingouli waterfalls create distinct aquatic environments, each containing specific flora adapted to the different pool conditions throughout the park.

Inception: 2002

Website: http://parcsgabon.org/decouvrez-les-parcs/les-13-parcs-nationaux/parc-national-d-akanda

GPS coordinates: 0.08800,12.63000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:29