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)
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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