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Complete list of 27 national parks in Somalia

A nature reserve on the lower reaches of the Shabelle River, locally known as Arbowerow. Contains significant swamp and riverine habitat extending 25 km along the floodplain. Designated as an Importan

Alifuuto

A designated national park in Somalia. Like many Somali protected areas, it has had no formal management since the collapse of the central government in 1991.

Arbawerow

A wildlife reserve in the Lower Shabelle region near the town of Awdhegle, protecting wetland and riverine habitats along the Shabelle River.

Awdhegle

A nature reserve in the Middle Shabelle region near the town of Balcad, protecting riverine forest and wetland ecosystems along the Shabelle River.

Balcad

Baraako Madow

A wildlife reserve in the lower Shabelle river area, downstream of Arbowerow. Designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for its wetland and riverine habitats.

Boja Swamps

A national park in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia, situated along the Shabelle River near the city of Buloburde.

Buloburto

A national park in the Badhadhe district of the Lower Juba region, part of the Lag Badana-Bushbush protected area complex. Submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list for its rich biodiversi

Bushbushle

A montane national park in the Sanaag region featuring one of the last remaining forests in Somalia. Home to ancient trees over 1,000 years old, with over 3,000 species of plants including juniper for

Daalo

A wildlife reserve in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, protecting natural habitats along the Shabelle River floodplain.

Dandoole

A designated wildlife reserve in Somalia. Like many Somali protected areas, it has had no formal management since the collapse of the central government in 1991.

Eji Obaale

A wildlife reserve along the Shabelle River in southern Somalia, established to protect riverine and wetland habitats.

Far Wamo

A national park in the western northern mountains, south of Berbera. Designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, featuring limestone escarpments and Acacia-Commiphora bushland.

Ga'an Libah

A wildlife reserve near the town of Haradere in the Mudug region, established to protect the coastal and semi-arid ecosystems of central Somalia.

Haradere

A national park located outside the city of Hargeisa in northern Somalia, featuring mountainous terrain, diverse plant life, and various antelope and bird species.

Hargeisa

A semi-arid national park along the Indian Ocean coast encompassing grasslands and shrublands. Supports endemic plant and animal species in the Hobyo grassland ecosystem.

Hobyo

One of the largest national parks in Somalia, located in the Middle Juba region. Established during the Siad Barre administration to develop tourism infrastructure.

Jilib

A wildlife reserve near the city of Jowhar in the Middle Shabelle region, protecting riverine habitats along the Shabelle River.

Jowhar

The first established national park in Somalia, located 17 miles from Kismayo town. Protects diverse ecosystems including coastal forests, savannahs, and wetlands with vervet monkeys, leopards, and el

Kismayo

The first national park established in Somalia, located along the southern coast near the Kenyan border. Features coastal ecosystems including mangroves, coral reefs, and tropical forests with elephan

Lag Badana

A wildlife reserve adjacent to the Lag Badana National Park in the Lower Juba region, providing additional buffer habitat for the coastal ecosystems.

A wildlife reserve in the Lower Juba region of southern Somalia, protecting wetland and riverine habitats.

Lag Dere

A national park in the Sool region of northern Somalia, proposed to protect fine scenery, varied flora, and the endangered Somali wild ass.

Las'anod

A national park at the easternmost point of the African mainland, featuring a sickle-shaped peninsula extending into the Indian Ocean with extensive salt flats and coastal landscapes.

Ras Hafun

Shoonto

A large national park in the Sool and Nugaal regions featuring semi-desert grassland and shrubland with Acacia-Commiphora bushland. Part of the Horn of Africa xeric bushlands ecoregion.

Taleh-El Chebet

A national park in the Awdal region near the historic port town of Zeila on the Gulf of Aden coast. Features coral reefs, mangroves, and offshore islands including the Sa'ad ad-Din archipelago.

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