National ParkUNESCO World Heritage
Ivindo
Central AfricaDesignated in 20023,000 km²
It holds the Kongou Falls, among the most spectacular in Central Africa, deep in the heart of the Congo rainforest
Area
3,000 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
2002
Declared in 2002 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021, Ivindo protects the Kongou Falls, a series of cataracts on the River Ivindo reckoned among the most spectacular in the whole of Central Africa and reachable only after several days of river and overland travel through all but untouched forest — which has kept the park among the least visited protected areas in Africa despite its extraordinary scenic value.
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Ivindo: 28 documented species
Mammals15Birds3Reptiles4Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Gabon, where Ivindo lies.
Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastalWetland
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
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Same country: Gabon
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Same type of protected area: National Park
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