Niokolo-Koba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park of Senegal and UNESCO World Heritage Site
About Niokolo-Koba
The park lies in an upland region through which the upper stretch of the Gambia River flows, towards the northwestern border of Guinea. Most of the park is woodland savannah and semi-arid Soudanese forest, with large areas of wooded wetlands and seasonal wetlands. The park contains over 1500 species of plants and 78% of the gallery forest in Senegal. The national park is known for its wildlife. The government of Senegal estimates the park contains 20 species of amphibians, 60 species of fish, 38 species of reptiles (of which four are tortoises). There are some 80 mammal species. These included (as of 2005) an estimated 11,000 buffaloes, 6,000 hippopotamuses, 400 western giant eland, 50 elephants, 120 lions, 150 chimpanzees, 3,000 waterbuck, 2,000 common duiker, an unknown number of red col
Where to Stay in Niokolo-Koba
- 🏨Hotel Simenti
- 🏨Nioko Lodge
Niokolo-Koba Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: