Waza National Park, Natural park in Far North, Cameroon.
The park spans 1,700 square kilometers of savanna and wetlands near the borders of Nigeria and Chad, featuring diverse habitats for numerous species.
Established as a hunting reserve in 1934, the park received national status in 1968 and became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation in 1979.
Forest communities relocated to the park borders contribute their ecosystem knowledge to protection initiatives while developing tourism-based economic activities.
Visitors should schedule trips between November and April when animals gather near water sources, and certified guides lead both driving and walking safaris.
The park contains five vegetation zones including acacia tree savanna and floodplains, supporting thirty mammal species and three hundred fifty bird varieties.
Location: Far North
Inception: 1934
Elevation above the sea: 307 m
GPS coordinates: 11.26670,14.41670
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:43
The main natural sites, national parks, and historical towns of Cameroon, combining protected wildlife areas, mountainous landscapes, and cultural locations. This selection includes natural waterfalls like Ekom and the Lobé, major national parks such as Waza and Campo Ma'an, cultural centers like Foumban, and national museums. Mount Cameroon, the highest point in West Africa, is situated near the beaches of Kribi and the Dja natural reserves. The cities of Yaoundé and Douala feature cultural institutions and monuments that reflect the country's history.
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