Niokolo-Koba
Senegal, Tambacounda, Kédougou
Niokolo-Koba
LocationSenegal, Tambacounda, Kédougou
RegionTambacounda, Kédougou
TypeNational Park
Coordinates13.0670°, -12.7170°
Established1954
Area9130
Nearest CityKedougou (25 mi)
Major CityTambacounda (75 mi)
Entrance Fee15
About Niokolo-Koba
Niokolo-Koba National Park is Senegal's largest protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park features diverse landscapes including savannah, forest, and wetlands along the Gambia River. It provides habitat for numerous large mammals including lions, elephants, and chimpanzees, though many species are now rare.