Salonga

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Salonga

LocationDemocratic Republic of the Congo
RegionMai-Ndombe Province, Sankuru Province
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-2.8330°, 23.2830°
Established1970
Area36000
Nearest CityBoende (45 mi)
Major CityMbandaka (200 mi)

About Salonga

Salonga National Park is Africa's largest tropical rainforest reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park consists of two separate sectors and protects numerous endemic species including bonobos and Congo peacocks. It represents one of the most important conservation areas for rainforest flora and fauna in central Africa.