Scenic landscape view in Mare aux Hippopotames in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso

Mare aux Hippopotames

Burkina Faso, Hauts-Bassins

Mare aux Hippopotames

LocationBurkina Faso, Hauts-Bassins
RegionHauts-Bassins
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates11.6119°, -3.9167°
Established1937
Area163
Nearest CityBobo-Dioulasso (60 km)
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About Mare aux Hippopotames

A freshwater lake and surrounding wetlands in the Black Volta River floodplain, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1987 and a Ramsar site in 1990, supporting about 100 hippopotamuses.

Visitor Ratings

Based on 2 reviews · Overall: 39/100

Uniqueness
49/100
Intensity
20/100
Beauty
44/100
Geology
20/100
Plant Life
44/100
Wildlife
59/100
Tranquility
67/100
Access
35/100
Safety
11/100
Heritage
43/100

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Mare aux Hippopotames in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso
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