W National Park
The W National Park is one of Africa's most beautiful and is a must-see for tourists. The park, which straddles the border between Benin and Burkina Faso and is home to endangered leopards and roving waterbucks, is covered in dusty vegetation. It is also an excellent location for viewing animals such as African lions and tigers. W offers a variety of activities and sights to view, including a visit to a nearby village and its adobe Sultan's palace.
There are numerous interesting locations to explore in W National Park Niger, and one of the best is the W Transborder Park. It is named after the three countries that share it: Benin, Niger, and Burkina Faso. There are a number of hiking routes that go to some of the park's most beautiful areas. You can travel to some of these locations to get a sense of how the locals live. W National Park Niger is a vast reserve that extends into Burkina Faso and Benin territory. The park's name comes from the W-shaped bends that run through it. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans three nations and occupies 10,000 square kilometers. W NationalPark Niger is home to a diverse range of wild animals, including lions, elephants, and buffalos.
Address: 22RM+8MM, Kofouno, Benin
Entrance fee:
- Nonresidents: (24 hours) (Each additional day is half price)
- Adults: 8,000F
- Age 7-16: 3,000F
- Children under 7 years: free
Best time to visit: February to late May
Hours:
- Mondays - Fridays: 7 am–6:30 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
