Obo National Park, Natural reserve in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Obo National Park is a protected area on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe with dense rainforest, mangrove swamps, open savannas, and hilly terrain. The landscape features numerous waterfalls and varies from coastal regions to higher elevations across the park.
The forests of these islands were recognized in 1988 as one of Africa's most important natural areas, leading to their protection. The park received its official protected status in 2006.
The park contains three main zones including the central massif with Pico de São Tomé, the southern Malanza zone, and the northern section with Praia das Conchas.
The best time to explore is Tuesday through Saturday, as the area is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Visitors should allow at least several hours to properly see the main attractions and natural formations.
The area shelters around 700 plant species, with about 95 found nowhere else in the world. Additionally, 16 bird species live here that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.
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