The national Pendjari Park
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The Pendjari National Park
The Pendjari National Park is the main component of the vast W-Arly-Pendjari (WAP) transnational complex of 32,250 km2 , which extends over Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger. It is the largest intact wild ecosystem in West Africa
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The park covers 4,800 km2 and is the last refuge for the region’s 1,700 elephants and 25% of the 400 remaining critically endangered West African lions.
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5 reasons to visit the National Pendjari Park
Unspoilt by mass tourism, Pendjari offers a crowd-free safari experience. Also,
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Stunning landscapes and plentiful wildlife make Pendjari a dream for photographers and nature lovers alike.
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Pendjari is the last remaining safari destination in West Africa that offers the chance to see both lions and elephants in the wild.
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More than 360 bird species have been recorded in Pendjari, including rarities such as the Egyptian plover and black-crowned crane.
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A Pendjari safari can be easily combined with a swim at the beautiful Tanongou waterfalls and cultural visits to traditional Tata Somba
When to visit
October – December
25° – 30°
Green and fertile.
Bird life plentiful.
January – February
14° -30°
Hazy harmattan skies.
Animals sightings more frequent.
March – April
35° – 42°
Hottest months.
Best wildlife spotting.
May – July
30° – 38°
Rains begin.
Animals still visible.
August – October
30° – 35°
Park closed.
(1st August-14th October).