Sebkha Séjoumi, Protected wetland in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia.
Sebkha Séjoumi is a shallow saltwater basin covering about 3000 hectares that receives water from small streams near Tunis city. The area displays a mix of open water, salt crusts, and marshy zones that create distinct habitats throughout the wetland.
This area once had farmland with vineyards and olive groves but transformed into settled suburbs as people migrated toward Tunis. The shift from rural agriculture to urban growth reshaped the region over recent decades.
Herders use the edges of this salt flat for grazing sheep and goats, a practice that has shaped how people interact with the land over time. Local communities view this wetland as part of their daily rhythm rather than just a protected site.
The wetland sits east of Tunis and can be reached via Avenue Sidi Zahrouni and Rue El Imam Ibn Arafa. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since parts of the ground turn muddy, especially after rains or near the water zones.
This salt flat retains water throughout the year and becomes a refuge when other basins in Tunisia dry up. This makes it an unusual gathering place for large flocks of birds that arrive from elsewhere.
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