SUMMARY FOR CHAD:
• Total Parks: 3
• Parks Listed Below: Manda, Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim, Zakouma
• Average Country Rating: 50/100
PARK NAME: Manda
Country: Chad
Park ID: 2184
AVERAGE RATING: 39/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Manda National Park is a protected area in southern Chad known for its diverse savanna ecosystem. The park features gallery forests along the Chari River and serves as an important habitat for various antelope species and birds. The landscape consists of wooded savanna and seasonal wetlands that support rich biodiversity.
DESCRIPTION:
Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim is one of Africa's largest protected areas, characterized by its Sahel-Saharan ecosystem. The reserve is crucial for the conservation of desert wildlife including gazelles, addax, and numerous bird species. It encompasses vast stretches of semi-desert grasslands and seasonal wadis that provide vital resources for both wildlife and nomadic herders.
DESCRIPTION:
Zakouma National Park is Chad's most famous and best-managed protected area, known for its successful elephant conservation program. The park represents one of the last remaining intact Sudano-Sahelian ecosystems in Africa. It supports large populations of elephants, lions, giraffes, and numerous bird species, making it a crucial sanctuary for Central African wildlife.