Ichkeul National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Tunisia
About Ichkeul National Park
The park was a game reserve during the reign of the Hafsides dynasty in the 13th century and then became the property of the public domain in the early 20th century. The park has been abiosphere reservesince 1977 and has been a world heritage site in Tunisia since 1980. Between 1996 and 2006 it was included among those in danger, in fact the site was threatened by the construction of dams on the rivers upstream. which increase the salinity of the water disturbing the ecosystem. Tunisian authorities have ended the agricultural use of the lake's waters, reducing salinity and allowing many bird species to return to the park removing the park from the World Heritage List in Danger. The park covers a rectangular area of 11.4 by 20 kilometres and rises around Lake Ichkeul, located near the shore
Top Attractions in Ichkeul National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Ichkeul National Park:
- ★Lake Ichkeul
- ★Musée Ecologique du Parc National d'Ichkeul
Ichkeul National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: