Arli National Park
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Arli National Park, also known as Arly, is a prominent protected area located in Tapoa Province in southeastern Burkina Faso. Covering approximately 760 square kilometers, the park features a mosaic of habitats ranging from gallery forests along the Arli and Pendjari rivers to savanna woodlands and sandstone hills of the Gobnangou chain. It is home to significant populations of African elephants, hippos, lions, buffaloes, and various primates such as baboons and red and green monkeys. The park also shelters numerous antelope species including western hartebeest, roan antelope, bushbucks, duikers, and waterbucks. Notably, it contains several pools like Tounga, which attract wildlife including groups of hippos. Arli is part of a larger complex of protected areas, adjoining Benin's Pendjari National Park and the Singou Reserve, contributing to an important bird conservation area. Since 1993, management of the park has been overseen by the Burkinabe NGO NATURAMA. Furthermore, its wetlands have international significance, recognized by Ramsar designation since 2009. This combination of diverse ecosystems and rich fauna makes Arli National Park a unique destination for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
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Consejo: The best time to visit Arli National Park is during the dry season when access via the N19 highway through Diapaga or Pama is easier, and wildlife congregates around waterholes such as Tounga pools. Visitors are encouraged to arrange permits and guided tours in advance through local agencies or NATURAMA to enhance the experience and support conservation efforts. Discounted rates may be available for groups or longer stays. Prepare for safari activities with appropriate gear and respect park regulations to ensure safety and preservation.
Datos interesantes
- •Arli National Park hosts around 200 African elephants, 200 hippopotamuses, and 100 lions, making it a key sanctuary for large mammals in West Africa.
- •The park is part of a transboundary conservation area adjoining Benin's Pendjari National Park and the Singou Reserve, forming an important bird area.
- •Several pools within the park, such as Tounga, attract large numbers of hippos, sometimes up to twenty at once.
- •The park was once a habitat for the West African wild dog, a species now likely extirpated locally due to human pressures.
- •Since 1993, the Burkinabe NGO NATURAMA has managed Arli National Park, emphasizing local conservation efforts.
Historia
Arli National Park was established to protect the diverse wildlife and habitats of southeastern Burkina Faso.
Over time, it has become part of a transboundary conservation complex with neighboring protected areas in Benin, such as Pendjari National Park, enhancing regional biodiversity protection.
The park’s management was delegated to the NGO NATURAMA in 1993, reflecting a shift towards community and NGO involvement in conservation.
In 2009, Arli was designated a Ramsar site, recognizing the international importance of its wetlands.
Historically, the park was home to the West African wild dog, which has likely been extirpated due to human expansion and lack of protection.
Guía del lugar
Tounga Pools
A series of waterholes and pools within the park that serve as vital watering and gathering spots for hippos and other wildlife, especially during the dry season.