Arli National Park

The park extends across 760 square kilometers of savanna woodlands, gallery forests, and sandstone hills along the Arli and Pendjari rivers.

The establishment of Arli National Park in December 1954 initiated conservation efforts for wildlife protection in southeastern Burkina Faso.

Local communities near the park maintain traditional practices while contributing to wildlife preservation through sustainable resource management programs.

Visitors can access the park through the N19 highway via Diapaga, with guided tours available to observe elephants, hippos, and lions in their natural habitat.

The park contains multiple pools, including Tounga waterhole, where approximately 200 hippopotamuses gather during the dry season.

Location: Est Region

Inception: December 13, 1954

Part of: W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

GPS coordinates: 11.58361,1.46833

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:44