Bafing National Park, National park and Tentative World Heritage Site in southern Mali.
Bafing National Park spreads across woodland areas in southern Mali and provides habitat for many bird species including violet turacos and fox kestrels. The landscape contains river valleys and rolling terrain that together form a rich ecosystem.
The park was created in 2000 and became part of the Bafing Biosphere Reserve system. It functions alongside other nearby parks as a large network designed to protect the natural environment of the region.
Local communities shape how the park is managed by sharing their knowledge of the land and supporting conservation work. This partnership between people and the protected area is part of everyday life in the region.
Visitors can experience the park through guided tours that focus on birdwatching and observing wildlife in their habitats. The dry season offers easier access and better conditions for exploring the natural areas.
The park protects one of the few remaining chimpanzee populations in the Manding Plateau region, found nowhere else under similar protection. This makes it a crucial refuge for these primates in West Africa.
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