W National Park

W National Park is in a trans-border park, with the most important areas in Southwestern Niger.

W National Park Halal Travel Guide

Elephants bath park w Niger 2006 - Elephants taking a bath in West National Park

The park includes areas of three countries: Southwestern Niger|Niger, Northern Benin|Benin and East Burkina Faso|Burkina Faso, and is governed by the three governments. The three national parks operate under the name West Transborder Park.

History

The West National Park of Niger was created by decree on 4 August 1954, and since 1996 has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within Niger and the park is listed as a national park, and is part of a larger complex of reserves and protected areas. These include the adjacent Dallol Bosso Wetlands on the eastern bank of the Niger and the partial overlap of the smaller Parc national du W.

How is the Landscape of W National Park

Spread over three countries and the park covers some 10,000 km² and is largely uninhabited by humans, having been until the 1970s a Malarial zone of wetlands formed by the Mekrou River and the Niger. The area is broken by rocky hills. The area was at one time a major area of human habitation, judged by important archaeological sites (mostly tombs) found in the area.

Flora and fauna

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The park is known for its large mammals, including baboons, buffalo, caracal, cheetahs, elephants, hippopotamuses, leopards, lions and warthogs. It is home for some of the last African Elephants in West Africa. Sadly and the rare West African Giraffe, restricted to small parts of the Niger, is absent from the park. The area is also known for its bird populations, especially migrants, with over 350 species identified in the park.

How is the Climate in W National Park

The park is open year-round, but access may be difficult during the rainy season (June to September).

The best time to view the animals is during the dry and hot season that ranges from February to late May. At this time the vegetation is at its most minimal and the wildlife gathers en masse around permanent watering holes. Temperatures can be high at this time, up to 36 °C, but it tends to be a dry non-oppressive heat.

Autumn is the most difficult time of the year to see large animals as the grass in lush and dense after the rainy season. This is the time preferred by birdwatchers though due to the large autumn migration through the park.

November through February are the coolest months, with pleasant cool evenings.

Travel as a Muslim to W National Park

The closest international airport is in Niamey, two hours away from the main entrance (Tapoa Gate). Several direct connecting Flights to Naimey operate weekly from Europe, North Africa, and other major African cities.

From Benin and the park entrances are a day's drive north of Benin's largest city and main airport, in Cotonou, near Kandi.

The entrance to the park in Burkina Faso is a five hour drive from the capital Ouagadougou.

Fees and permits

Mekrou river in W-National Park MS 6380 - The Mekrou River

Non-residents pay 10,000 CFA for a 24-hour pass (adults) and 5,000 CFA (age 7-16), children under 7 years are free. Residents pay 6,000 CFA (adults) and 3,000 CFA (children). Each additional day is half price.

See and do

The park operates a number of safaris. If you arrive as part of a tour and these will no doubt be included in your package. If you are under your own steam, safaris can be booked at the Tapoa Gate.

• Four wheel drive. Most of the cars are equipped with an open roof and you can climb up to observe the flora and fauna. The use of a four wheel drive enables you to reach the more inaccessible parts of the park, and to see some of the more shy and retiring animals.
• Guided treks. Most footpaths are well marked but you must be guided by an expert employed by the park and accompanied by an armed forest ranger. Guides can arranged when you arrive but may be in short supply in peak seasons, so plan ahead and contact the park authority before you arrive.
• Dugout boats. A great natural way to see the park is by floatign down the Niger River or the Mekrou River in a dugout with a guide. You will see hippos and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of rare species of birds. Cheetahs and other large carnivores come to the river banks to drink. Two types of boats are available a hand directed dugout for up to five people, or a motorised dugout for longer distances and larger parties. Boat safaris can be organised from the main gates or at your eco-lodge.

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