World Heritage Identification Number: 153
World Heritage since: 1981
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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Niokolo-Koba National Park: A Biodiverse Haven in Southeastern Senegal
Niokolo-Koba National Park, located in the well-watered region along the banks of the Gambia River, is a significant World Heritage Site in Senegal, bordering Guinea to the east. This expansive protected area, covering approximately 1,172 square kilometers, offers a unique blend of gallery forests and savannahs that harbor a rich and diverse fauna.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located in a well-watered area along the banks of the Gambia river, the gallery forests and savannahs of Niokolo-Koba National Park have a very rich fauna, among them Derby elands (largest of the antelopes), chimpanzees, lions, leopards and a large population of elephants, as well as many birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Encyclopedia Record: Niokolo-Koba National Park
The Niokolo-Koba National Park is a World Heritage Site and natural protected area in southeastern Senegal, near the Guinea border. It is served by Niokolo-Koba Airport, an unpaved airstrip.Additional Site Details
Area: 913,000 hectares
Coordinates: 12.841271 , -12.899781
