Best National Parks in Benin

Top-rated parks based on 45 park ratings across 10 categories. Benin's parks score highest in Tranquility (55/100).

45 Total Parks
45 Rated
Avg Score: 34/100
Pendjari
#151/100

Pendjari

National Park · Atacora

One of West Africa's most important wildlife reserves, part of the W-Arly-Pendjari UNESCO World Heritage Complex. Home to elephants, lions, hippos, an

Top 15 Parks in Benin

1
Pendjari
National Park · Atacora
512
La Bouche du Roy
Community Conservation Area · Mono
493
Atacora
Hunting Zone · Atacora
464
Toffo
Classified Forest · Atlantique
445
Lama
Classified Forest · Atlantique
436
Monts Kouffé
Classified Forest · Donga
437
W du Bénin
National Park · Alibori
438
Pendjari
Hunting Zone · Atacora
409
Agoua
Classified Forest · Collines
3910
Mékrou
Classified Forest · Atacora
3911
Ouémé Supérieur
Classified Forest · Borgou
3812
Sèmè-Podji
Classified Forest · Oueme
3813
Agrimey
Classified Forest · Zou
3714
Dogo-Kétou
Classified Forest · Plateau
3615
Alibori Supérieur
Classified Forest · Alibori
35

Category Winners

#1
La Bouche du RoyMono
62#2
PendjariAtacora
62#3
W du BéninAlibori
55#4
AtacoraAtacora
50#5
Monts KoufféDonga
48

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Benin?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Pendjari is the highest-rated park in Benin with a score of 51/100. It is followed by La Bouche du Roy (49/100) and Atacora (46/100).

How many national parks does Benin have?

Benin has 45 protected areas in our database, of which 45 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Benin's parks best known for?

Parks in Benin score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 55/100. The top park for tranquility is Atacora (72/100).

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