One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, with over 60 million years of unbroken history
Area
1,260 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1986
Declared in 1986, Korup protects one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, estimated to be over 60 million years old without major climatic interruption, which makes it an evolutionary refuge of exceptional biodiversity. It is one of the few known habitats of the Cross River gorilla, the most threatened gorilla subspecies in the world, with barely 300 animals left in total.
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Korup: 39 documented species
Mammals18Birds8Reptiles4Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Cameroon, where Korup lies.
Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
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