National Park of the Upper Niger

National Park of the Upper Niger is in the northeast of Guinea.

Understand

The park covers around 6000 km² of which 600 km² comprise the core area. The park is one of the few dry forests left in West Africa. It protects important tracts of forest and savannah, and is considered a conservation priority for West Africa as a whole.

History

Landscape

Savannah is dominant comprising areas of woodland and bushland. There are smaller areas of riparian forests along both the Niger and Mafou Rivers. The whole area is subject to frequent fires during the dry season.

Flora and fauna

Mammals are the main draw with lots of chimpanzees. Other interesting specie include lion, African manatee and Gambian mongoose.

Climate

Get in

Fees and permits

Get around

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Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

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