Abokouamekro Game Reserve

Abokouamekro Game Reserve is a large protected area near Yamoussoukro with grasslands, rivers, and wooded sections that provide habitat for various animal species. The site contains multiple landscape types that together create a diverse ecosystem within the reserve boundaries.

The reserve was established in 1986 to protect and preserve endangered animal species across Ivory Coast. This founding was a crucial step in saving wildlife populations that had nearly vanished from the region.

The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about West African wildlife conservation methods and environmental protection strategies.

Visitors should arrange guided tours with armed rangers and use four-wheel-drive vehicles to navigate the reserve's tracks safely. The terrain and field conditions require these precautions to ensure everyone's safety during exploration.

The area contains an artificial lake that provides water for various animals and hosts species thought to have vanished from the region long ago. This successful return of wildlife shows how nature can recover when given protection.

Inception: 1986

GPS coordinates: 7.07039,-5.08900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:40