Guembeul Natural Reserve, Protected natural reserve near Saint-Louis, Senegal.
The reserve extends across 720 hectares of land, incorporating wetlands and diverse habitats that support numerous species of birds and mammals.
The Senegalese government established Guembeul Natural Reserve in 1983 as a category IV Faunal Reserve to protect local wildlife populations.
Local communities participate in conservation programs at the reserve, helping maintain traditional ecological knowledge while protecting native species.
Visitors can access the reserve through guided tours departing from Saint-Louis, located 10 kilometers north of the protected area.
The reserve functions as a reintroduction center for three gazelle species and maintains a population of African spurred tortoises.
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 15.91667,-16.46667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:17
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