Senegal · national park
Îles des Madeleines National Park
Îles des Madeleines National Park is a national park in Senegal, established in 1976, covering 0.5 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Senegal's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 0.5 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DSS · 43 km
Nearest airports to Îles des Madeleines National Park
- 1 DSS43 kmstraight line
- 2 BJL170 kmstraight line
- 3 CSK263 kmstraight line
Banjul (Yundum), GambiaMore about Îles des Madeleines National Park
Îles des Madeleines National Park is one of 6 national parks in Senegal. It covers 0.5 km² (45 ha), making it the #6 largest national park in Senegal (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1976, 50 years ago — the first national parks in Senegal date back to 1954. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Îles des Madeleines National Park
The closest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), about 43 km away — around 56 minutes by car; alternatively Banjul International Airport (BJL, 170 km). Other national parks within reach include Saloum Delta National Park (760 km²), Niumi National Park (49 km²), Langue de Barbarie National Park (20 km²) and Kiang West National Park (115 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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