Garamba National Park
Northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo near the border with South Sudan
About
Established in 1938, Garamba National Park covers about 5,133 km² of savannah, grasslands, woodlands, and marshes. It lies in a transitional zone between the Guinea-Congolian and Sudanese savanna biomes, creating rich biodiversity. The park has faced challenges from poaching and regional instability but, since 2005, has made strong conservation progress through partnerships involving African Parks and local authorities. Garamba is also vital for local communities, benefiting from sustainable development and security initiatives.
Wildlife
Garamba hosts Africa’s only remaining Kordofan giraffes and a hybrid elephant population of forest and bush species. It formerly supported the last wild northern white rhinos with ongoing restoration efforts. The park shelters lions, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, leopards, and 138 recorded mammal species. Bird populations are diverse across savannah and forest habitats. Anti-poaching success has led to stabilization and growing wildlife numbers, offering promising future conservation prospects.
Booking
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