Parc National de la Comoé (Comoé National Park)

Parc National de la Comoé (Comoé National Park)


Parc National de la Comoë, or Comoé National Park (also spelled as Komoé National Park) measures 11,500 km² (4,400 sq mi), making it West Africa's largest reserve. It is situated in the northeastern corner of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and ranges from tropical rainforest and humid savannah to arid zones.

Game is best seen in the dry season (December to February), along the Komoé River, when the animals come to look for water.

Lions are seen in the southern section of the park more frequently than in the north, especially around the triangle de Kapkin area. There is also a good chance you'll see elephants as about 100 of them roam the park. Leopards are seldom seen, although they are in the park. Other animals that you will be able to spot include green monkey, hippo, baboon, colobus monkey, waterbuck, several species of antelope and 21 species of pig.

The park is closed during the rainy season. (it is only open from December to May. Comoë has several entrances, but the one in the north is most used by buses and bush taxis.

It is more than 500 km from Abidjan to get there. Comoé is a UNESCO world heritage site.



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