Orango Islands National Park, National park in Bolama region, Guinea-Bissau.

Orango Islands National Park is a protected area in the Bissagos Archipelago off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, encompassing both land and marine zones. The five main islands combine mangrove forests, open waters, and sandy beaches into a varied landscape.

Orango National Park was created in December 2000 and is managed by the Instituto da Biodiversidade e das Áreas Protegidas (IBAP). Its stated aim is to protect and value the ecosystems, conserve biological diversity and allow sustainable use of natural resources for the social development of local populations. The area had already been classified a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on 16 April 1996 and is also a Ramsar wetland site.

The Bijago people who inhabit these islands have maintained deep ties to the waters through fishing traditions passed down through generations. Their everyday practices remain central to local identity and shape how communities interact with the landscape.

The islands are accessible only by boat, and you should arrange local guides before traveling. The tropical climate changes quickly, so planning ahead and remaining flexible with your visit is important.

The park's hippos are the common Hippopotamus amphibius, not a saltwater species; they live in the rivers and mangrove channels of the islands. The park also shelters the African grey parrot, endangered in the subregion, and the West African manatee in its shallow marine waters.