Badiar National Park, National park in Koundara Prefecture, Guinea

Badiar National Park lies in northern Guinea near Koundara, on the border with Senegal and next to Niokolo-Koba National Park. It has two separate sectors, Mafou (554 km²) and Kouya (674 km²), plus a 5,916 km² buffer around Mafou. The Koulountou and Mitji rivers cross a terrain of wooded savanna, open forest and gallery forest.

Badiar National Park was created on 30 May 1985 by ordonnance N°124/PRG/85, partly in response to Senegal's concern about poaching in neighbouring Niokolo-Koba National Park. In 2002 it became one of the three core areas of the Badiar Biosphere Reserve, which covers 2,843 km² and also takes in the Southern Badiar forest and the Forest of Ndama.

Pastoralist and farming communities have shaped the landscape for generations through traditional land use practices. These groups maintain deep connections to the savanna and woodlands that define the region.

The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to May when trails are more accessible and temperatures are manageable. Bring plenty of water and sun protection, and consider hiring a local guide for better navigation.

The reserve connects with Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, forming one of West Africa's largest cross-border protected zones. This transnational partnership allows animal species to move freely across the boundary.