Tunisia · national park
Bou-Hedma National Park
Bou-Hedma National Park is a national park in Tunisia, established in 1980.
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- SFA · 114 km
Nearest airports to Bou-Hedma National Park
- 1 SFA114 kmstraight line
- 2 DJE132 kmstraight line
- 3 TOE138 kmstraight line
More about Bou-Hedma National Park
Bou-Hedma National Park is one of 17 national parks in Tunisia.
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Tunisia (the first dates from 1977). It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Bou-Hedma National Park
The closest airport is Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA), about 114 km away — around 2 h 28 min by car; alternatively Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE, 132 km). Other national parks within reach include Jebel Orbata National Park, Dghoumes National Park (80 km²), Chambi National Park (67 km²) and Jebel Mghilla National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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