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Saloum Delta National Park
Saloum Delta National Park is a national park in Senegal, established in 1976, covering 760 km² (293 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Senegal's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 760 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BJL · 53 km
Nearest airports to Saloum Delta National Park
- 1 BJL53 kmstraight line
- 2 DSS102 kmstraight line
- 3 ZIG148 kmstraight line
Banjul (Yundum), GambiaMore about Saloum Delta National Park
Saloum Delta National Park is one of 6 national parks in Senegal. It covers 760 km² (76,000 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #2 largest national park in Senegal (7.5% 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 Saloum Delta National Park
The closest airport is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 53 km away — around 1 h 9 min by car; alternatively Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS, 102 km). Other national parks within reach include Niumi National Park (49 km²), Kiang West National Park (115 km²), Îles des Madeleines National Park (0 km²) and Basse Casamance National Park (50 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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