Burkina Faso · national park
Deux Balés National Park
Deux Balés National Park is a national park in Burkina Faso, established in 1967, covering 610 km² (236 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Burkina Faso's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 610 km²
- Established
- 1967
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BOY · 159 km
Nearest airports to Deux Balés National Park
- 1 BOY159 kmstraight line
- 2Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International AirportOUA176 kmstraight lineOuagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- 3 TML329 kmstraight line
Tamale, GhanaMore about Deux Balés National Park
Deux Balés National Park is one of 6 national parks in Burkina Faso. It covers 610 km² (61,000 ha) — about 78% of the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in Burkina Faso (11.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1967, 59 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Burkina Faso. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Deux Balés National Park
The closest airport is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY), about 159 km away — around 3 h 26 min by car; alternatively Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA, 176 km). Other national parks within reach include Bangr Weogo Park, Kaboré Tambi National Park (2,427 km²), Bangr Weoogo Park and Mole National Park (4,840 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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