Category: Burkina Faso

W National Park, Niger–Benin–Burkina Faso — UNESCO Transboundary Wilderness of the Niger River’s Iconic “W” Bend Overview W National Park — often referred to simply as W, or Parc National W — stands as one of the greatest remaining wildlife sanctuaries in West Africa. Spanning approximately 1,000,000 hectares (10,000 km²) across Niger, Benin, and Burkina […]

Deux Balés National Park – Burkina Faso’s Largest Elephant Refuge, Sahelian Biodiversity Haven, and a Hidden Gem of West African Wilderness Deux Balés National Park, located in the heart of western Burkina Faso near the town of Boromo, is one of West Africa’s most ecologically important protected areas and a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s conservation […]

Arly National Park – Burkina Faso’s Hidden Gem in the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex In the far southeast of Burkina Faso, where the golden savannas meet dense riverine forests, lies Arly National Park—a wild and untamed landscape that forms part of the world-renowned W-Arly-Pendjari Complex (WAP). This UNESCO World Heritage Site stretches across Burkina Faso, Benin, and […]