Closed for more than two decades by the Casamance separatist conflict, one of the longest-running in West Africa
Area
50 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1970
Declared in 1970, Basse Casamance stayed practically closed and inaccessible for more than two decades because of the Casamance separatist conflict, one of the longest-running in West Africa, which began in 1982 and included the laying of landmines within and around the park itself; clearing them has been an indispensable precondition for the gradual reopening of tourism in the region.
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Lower Casamance: 8 documented species
Mammals3Birds2Reptiles2Fish
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Senegal, where Lower Casamance lies.
SavannahMarine / coastalWetland
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
128 km away
Similar parks
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Same country: Senegal
Same country: Senegal
Same country: Senegal
Same type of protected area: National Park
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