
Lac Gabou
Mauritania, Tagant
Lac Gabou
LocationMauritania, Tagant
RegionTagant
TypeRamsar Site
Coordinates17.9200°, -11.8800°
Established2009
Area95
Nearest CityKsar el Barka (10 km)
About Lac Gabou
Lac Gabou and the hydrographic network of the Tagant Plateau form a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in central Mauritania. The site collects runoff from the Tagant plateau into a seasonal lake surrounded by date palms, doum palms, and baobabs, providing critical habitat for West African crocodiles and large numbers of wintering migratory birds including ruffs.
Visitor Ratings
Overall: 37/100
Uniqueness
52/100
Intensity
20/100
Beauty
35/100
Geology
22/100
Plant Life
38/100
Wildlife
55/100
Tranquility
72/100
Access
15/100
Safety
40/100
Heritage
22/100
Photos
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