List of national parks in Africa facts for kids

Africa is home to many amazing national parks. These special areas are set aside to protect nature, including wild animals, plants, and beautiful landscapes. Each park is unique, offering different levels of protection and types of environments. Some parks were once home to people, while others have always been wild.

You can find national parks in most African countries. Gabon, Kenya, and Tanzania have the most. Besides national parks, some countries also have private parks, game reserves, or marine reserves. This list focuses only on official national parks.

Algeria's Wild Places

Algeria has several national parks where you can explore different natural wonders.

• Ahaggar National Park
• Belezma National Park
• Chrea National Park
• Djebel Aissa National Park
• Djurdjura National Park
• El Kala National Park
• Gouraya National Park
• Taza National Park
• Tassili n'Ajjer National Park
• Theniet El Had National Park
• Tlemcen National Park

Angola's Natural Treasures

Angola protects its wildlife in these national parks.

• Bicauri National Park
• Cameia National Park
• Cangandala National Park
• Iona National Park
• Longa-Mavinga National Park
• Luengue-Luiana National Park
• Mupa National Park
• Quiçama National Park

Benin's Parks

Benin has two important national parks.

• Pendjari National Park
• W of the Niger National Park

Botswana's Vast Parks

Botswana is known for its large, open spaces and amazing wildlife.

• Chobe National Park
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
• Nxai Pan National Park

Burkina Faso's Protected Areas

Burkina Faso works to protect its natural habitats.

• Arli National Park
• Deux Balés National Park
• Kaboré Tambi National Park (also known as Pô National Park), created in 1976
• W of the Niger National Park, created in 1957

Burundi's Green Spaces

Burundi's national parks offer beautiful landscapes.

• Kibira National Park
• Rusizi National Park
• Ruvubu National Park

Cameroon's Diverse Parks

Cameroon has many national parks, protecting different types of environments.

• Bakossi National Park
• Bénoué National Park

• Bouba Njida National Park
• Boumba Bek National Park
• Campo Ma'an National Park
• Deng Deng National Park
• Douala Edéa National Park

• Faro National Park
• Kimbi-Fungom National Park
• Korup National Park

• Lobéké National Park
• Mbam Djerem National Park
• Mbéré Valley National Park
• Mount Cameroon National Park

• Mpem and Djim National Park
• Nki National Park
• Takamanda National Park
• Tchabal Mbabo National Park
• Waza National Park

Cape Verde's Island Park

Cape Verde has one national park on the island of Fogo.

• Fogo National Park

Central African Republic's Parks

These parks help protect the wildlife in the Central African Republic.

• André Félix National Park
• Bamingui-Bangoran National Park
• Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
• Mbaéré Bodingué National Park
• St Floris National Park

Chad's Protected Lands

Chad's national parks are important for conservation.

• Aouk National Park
• Goz Beïda National Park
• Manda National Park
• Zakouma National Park

Comoros' Island Parks

The Comoros islands protect their unique marine and land areas.

• Coelacanth National Park
• Karthala National Park
• Mitsamiouli Ndroude National Park
• Mohéli National Park
• Mount Ntringui National Park
• Shisiwani National Park

Democratic Republic of the Congo's Parks

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has vast national parks.

• Garamba National Park
• Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
• Kundelungu National Park
• Lomami National Park
• Maiko National Park
• Mangroves National Park
• Salonga National Park (North and South sections)
• Upemba National Park
• Virunga National Park

Republic of the Congo's Parks

The Republic of the Congo also has important national parks.

• Conkouati-Douli National Park
• Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park
• Ntokou-Pikounda National Park
• Odzala-Kokoua National Park
• Ougoue Lekiti National Park

Côte d'Ivoire's Parks

Côte d'Ivoire protects its diverse ecosystems.

• Assagny National Park
• Banco National Park
• Comoé National Park
• Îles Ehotilés National Park
• Marahoué National Park
• Mount Nimba National Park
• Mont Péko National Park
• Mont Sângbé National Park
• Taï National Park

Djibouti's Natural Parks

Djibouti has a few national parks.

• Day Forest National Park
• Djibouti National Park
• Yoboki National Park

Egypt's Protected Areas

Egypt has several national parks and protected areas.

• Gabal Elba National Park
• Gilf Kebir National Park
• Wadi El Gamal National Park
• White Desert National Park

Equatorial Guinea's Parks

Equatorial Guinea has parks to protect its forests and mountains.

• Altos de Nsork National Park
• Monte Alén National Park
• Pico Basilé National Park

Eritrea's Parks

Eritrea has marine and land national parks.

• Dahlak Marine National Park
• Semenawi Bahri National Park

Eswatini's Royal Park

Eswatini has one main national park.

• Hlane Royal National Park

Ethiopia's Highlands and Lowlands

Ethiopia's parks protect its unique landscapes and wildlife.

• Abidjatta-Shalla National Park
• Alitash National Park
• Arsi Mountains National Park
• Awash National Park
• Bale Mountains National Park
• Bejimiz National Park
• Borena National Park
• Chebera Churchura National Park
• Dhati-Welel National Park
• Didessa National Park
• Gambela National Park
• Geralle National Park
• Gibe Sheleko National Park
• Kafta-Shiraro National Park
• Loka-Abaya National Park
• Mago National Park
• Maze National Park
• Mao-Komo National Park
• Nechisar National Park
• Omo National Park
• Simien Mountains National Park
• Yangudi Rassa National Park

Gabon's Many Parks

Gabon has many national parks, showing its commitment to nature.

• Akanda National Park
• Batéké Plateau National Park
• Birougou National Park
• Crystal Mountains National Park
• Ivindo National Park
• Loango National Park
• Lopé National Park
• Mayumba National Park
• Minkébé National Park
• Moukalaba-Doudau National Park
• Mwangné National Park
• Pongara National Park
• Waka National Park

The Gambia's Smaller Parks

The Gambia has several smaller national parks.

• Abuko National Park
• Bijilo National Park
• Kiang West National Park
• Niumi National Park
• River Gambia National Park

Ghana's Protected Wildlife

Ghana's national parks are important for its wildlife.

• Bia National Park
• Bui National Park
• Digya National Park
• Kakum National Park
• Kalakpa Game Production Reserve
• Mole National Park
• Nini-Suhien National Park

Guinea's Parks

Guinea has national parks to protect its natural areas.

• Badiar National Park
• Haut Niger National Park

Guinea-Bissau's Coastal Parks

Guinea-Bissau's parks include coastal and forest areas.

• Boé National Park
• Cantanhez Forest National Park
• João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park
• Cufada National Park
• Dulombi National Park
• Orango National Park
• Varela National Park

Natural Parks

• Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park

Kenya's Famous Parks

Kenya is famous for its many national parks, home to a wide variety of animals.

• Aberdare National Park
• Amboseli National Park
• Arabuko Sokoke National Park
• Central Island National Park
• Chyulu Hills National Park
• Hell's Gate National Park
• Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
• Lake Nakuru National Park
• Malindi Marine National Park
• Malka Mari National Park
• Marsabit National Park
• Meru National Park
• Mombasa Marine Park
• Mount Elgon National Park
• Mount Kenya National Park
• Mount Longonot National Park
• Nairobi National Park
• Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
• Ruma National Park
• Saiwa Swamp National Park
• Sibiloi National Park
• Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park
• Watamu Marine National Park

Lesotho's Mountain Parks

Lesotho's parks are known for their mountain scenery.

• Sehlabathebe National Park
• Ts'ehlanyane National Park

Liberia's Forest Parks

Liberia's national parks protect its important forest areas.

• Sapo National Park
• Gola Forest National Park
• Kpo Mountains
• Grand Kru-River Gee
• Bong Mountain
• Foya National Park
• Gbi National Park
• Nimba West

Libya's Parks

Libya has several national parks.

• Abughilan National Park
• El-Kouf National Park
• Karabolli National Park
• El Naggaza National Park
• Rajma National Park
• Sirman National Park (Surman)

Madagascar's Unique Parks

Madagascar's national parks protect its unique animals and plants found nowhere else.

• Amber Mountain National Park
• Analamazaotra National Park
• Andohahela National Park
• Andringitra National Park
• Ankarafantsika National Park
• Baie de Baly National Park
• Bemaraha National Park
• Isalo National Park
• Kirindy Mitea National Park
• Lokobe National Park
• Mantadia National Park
• Marojejy National Park
• Masoala National Park
• Midongy du sud National Park
• Namoroka National Park
• Ranomafana National Park
• Tsimanampetsotse National Park
• Sahamalaza National Park
• Zahamena National Park
• Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park

Malawi's Scenic Parks

Malawi's parks include lake and land areas.

• Kasungu National Park
• Lake Malawi National Park
• Lengwe National Park
• Liwonde National Park
• Nyika National Park

Mali's Protected Areas

Mali has several national parks.

• Bafing National Park
• Boucle du Baoulé National Park
• Kouroufing National Park
• Wongo National Park

Mauritania's Desert and Coastal Parks

Mauritania's parks protect its desert and coastal environments.

• Banc d'Arguin National Park
• Diawling National Park

Mauritius' Island Parks

Mauritius has national parks on its beautiful islands.

• Black River Gorges National Park
• Bras d'Eau National Park
• Islets National Park

Morocco's Diverse Parks

Morocco's parks range from mountains to coastal areas.

• Al Hoceima National Park
• Gulf of Khnifiss National Park
• Haut Atlas Oriental National Park
• Ifrane National Park
• Iriqui National Park
• Khenifra National Park
• Merdja Zerga Biological Reserve
• Souss-Massa National Park
• Talassemtane National Park
• Tazekka National Park
• Toubkal National Park

Mozambique's Wildlife Havens

Mozambique's parks are important for large animals and diverse habitats.

• Banhine National Park
• Bazaruto National Park
• Gorongosa National Park
• Limpopo National Park (part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park)
• Magoe National Park
• Quirimbas National Park
• Zinave National Park

Namibia's Vast Parks

Namibia has huge national parks, including desert and coastal areas.

• Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park (see also Fish River Canyon and Ai-Ais Hot Springs)
• Bwabwata National Park
• Dorob National Park
• Etosha National Park
• Hardap Recreation Resort
• Mangetti National Park
• Mudumu National Park
• Nkasa Rupara National Park (formerly Mamili National Park)
• Namib-Naukluft National Park
• Skeleton Coast National Park
• Waterberg National Park

Niger's W Park

Niger shares the large W National Park with other countries.

• W of the Niger National Park

Nigeria's Natural Reserves

Nigeria's national parks protect its forests and savannas.

• Chad Basin National Park
• Cross River National Park (Okavango and Oban sections)
• Gashaka-Gumti National Park
• Kainji National Park (Borgu and Zugurma sections)
• Kamuku National Park
• Okomu National Park
• Old Oyo National Park
• Yankari National Park

Rwanda's Green Parks

Rwanda's parks are known for their beautiful landscapes and primates.

• Akagera National Park
• Gishwati-Mukura National Park
• Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Volcans National Park

São Tomé and Príncipe's Park

São Tomé and Príncipe has one national park.

• Obo National Park

Senegal's Coastal and Inland Parks

Senegal's parks include important bird sanctuaries and wildlife areas.

• Basse Casamance National Park
• Isles des Madeleines National Park
• Langue de Barbarie National Park
• Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
• Niokolo-Koba National Park
• Saloum Delta National Park

Seychelles' Marine and Land Parks

The Seychelles islands protect their stunning marine life and land areas.

• Curieuse Marine National Park
• Morne Seychellois National Park
• Praslin National Park
• Ste. Anne Marine National Park

Sierra Leone's Rainforest Parks

Sierra Leone's parks protect its valuable rainforests.

• Gola Rainforest National Park
• Outamba-Kilimi National Park
• Western Area National Park (proposed)

Somalia's Protected Areas

Somalia has several national parks.

• Arbawerow National Park
• Baraako Madow National Park
• Buloburto National Park
• Bushbushle National Park
• Daalo Forest National Park
• Ga'an Libah National Park
• Hobyo National Park
• las'anod National Park
• Ras Hafun National Park
• Shoonto National Park
• Taleh-El Chebet National Park
• Zayla National Park

South Africa's Famous Parks

South Africa has many well-known national parks, including the famous Kruger National Park.

• Addo Elephant National Park
• Agulhas National Park
• Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
• Augrabies Falls National Park
• Bontebok National Park
• Camdeboo National Park
• Golden Gate Highlands National Park
• Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
• Karoo National Park
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Knysna National Lake Area
• Kruger National Park
• Mapungubwe National Park
• Marakele National Park
• Mokala National Park
• Mountain Zebra National Park
• Namaqua National Park
• Royal Natal National Park
• Table Mountain National Park
• Tankwa Karoo National Park
• Tsitsikamma National Park
• West Coast National Park
• Wilderness National Park

South Sudan's Wildlife Sanctuaries

South Sudan's national parks are important for its diverse wildlife.

• Bandingilo National Park
• Boma National Park
• Lantoto National Park
• Loelle National Park
• Nimule National Park
• Shambe National Park
• Southern National Park

Sudan's National Parks

Sudan has several national parks.

• Dinder National Park
• Jebel Hassania National Park
• Radom National Park
• Suakin Archipelago National Park

Tanzania's Iconic Parks

Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most famous national parks, like the Serengeti.

• Arusha National Park
• Burigi-Chato National Park
• Gombe Stream National Park
• Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
• Katavi National Park
• Kigosi National Park
• Kilimanjaro National Park
• Kitulo National Park
• Lake Manyara National Park
• Mahale Mountains National Park
• Mikumi National Park
• Mkomazi National Park
• Nyerere National Park
• Ruaha National Park
• Rubondo Island National Park
• Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
• Saadani National Park
• Saanane Island National Park
• Serengeti National Park
• Tarangire National Park
• Udzungwa Mountains National Park
• Ugalla River National Park

Togo's Protected Areas

Togo has a few national parks.

• Fazao-Malfakassa National Park
• Fosse aux Lions National Park
• Kéran National Park

Tunisia's Natural Parks

Tunisia's national parks protect its varied landscapes.

• Bou-Hedma National Park
• Boukornine National Park
• Chaambi National Park
• El Feidja National Park
• Ichkeul National Park
• Jebil National Park
• Sidi Toui National Park
• Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

Uganda's Green Havens

Uganda's national parks are known for their primates and diverse wildlife.

• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Kibale National Park
• Kidepo Valley National Park
• Lake Mburo National Park
• Mgahinga National Park
• Mount Elgon National Park
• Murchison Falls National Park
• Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Rwenzori National Park
• Semuliki National Park

Zambia's Expansive Parks

Zambia has many large national parks.

• Blue Lagoon National Park
• Isangano National Park
• Kafue National Park
• Kasanka National Park
• Lavushi Manda National Park
• Liuwa Plain National Park
• Lochinvar National Park
• Lower Zambezi National Park
• Luambe National Park
• Lukusuzi National Park
• Lusenga Plain National Park
• Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
• Mweru Wantipa National Park
• North Luangwa National Park
• Nsumbu National Park
• Nyika National Park, Zambia
• Sioma Ngwezi National Park
• South Luangwa National Park
• West Lunga National Park
• Lusaka National Park

Zimbabwe's Wildlife Parks

Zimbabwe's national parks are home to many wild animals.

• Chimanimani National Park
• Chizarira National Park
• Gonarezhou National Park
• Hwange National Park
• Kazuma Pan National Park
• Mana Pools National Park
• Matobo National Park
• Matusadona National Park
• Nyanga National Park
• Victoria Falls National Park
• Zambezi National Park

Images for kids

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  Drone view Benoue

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  Douala Edéa National Park

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  Korup National park

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  Mont Cameroun11

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  Aerial view of Garamba

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  Comoé Savannah with rainbow

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  Rock formations at White Desert National Park

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  Lake Shalla

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  National Park system of Gabon

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  Bui National Park

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  Kakum National Park

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  Flamingos at Lake Nakuru

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  Analamazaotra Special Reserve, November 1998

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  Chameleon in Amber Mountain

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  Andringitra National Park

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  Elephants in Liwonde

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  Yankari National Park

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  Serengeti National Park

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Parques nacionales en África para niños