Senegal is rich in wildlife and bird species. There are quite a few Natural Reserves in Senegal which speaks about the rich Wildlife in Senegal. Niokolo Koba National Park is the biggest habitat for mammalian reserves. All kinds of African animals including lions, antelopes, leopards, jackals, hippos, baboons, chimpanzees and crocodiles are sighted here. Presence of so many ferocious animals makes this Reserve an attractive destination for tourists all over the world. Different species of birds are also seen here in huge number. If you want to get a real taste of Wildlife in Senegal do not forget to pay a visit to Niokolo Koba National Park.
Parc Djoudj is one of the famous Bird Sanctuary in Senegal. It is a Unesco's World Heritage Site. This place is home to the richest collection of birds in the world. To get a sample of the rich Wildlife in Senegal you should make it a point to visit this sanctuary. You can devote one full day of your itenenary in Senegal to this Heritage Site, if you want to catch a glimpse of the many species of cormorrants, pelicans, ducks, flamingos and various songbirds. You can also see crocodiles, boas and wild boars at the park.
The parks and nature reserves in the coastal regions of Senegal also boasts of many bird sanctuaries. Parc National des Oiseaux de Djoudj is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. It was awarded with World Heritage status by UNESCO. It is located in the delta of the River Senegal. This National Park is a picturesque place surrounded by many lakes, ponds and bayous surrounded by streams and backwaters. This Sanctuary boasts of housing three million migratory birds. White Pelican, Great Egret, Purple Heron and African spoonbill are some of the rare species of birds which can be seen there. The Sanctuary received its World Heritage status in the year 1981. There are many other renowned Bird Sanctuaries in Senegal. In your things to do in Senegal list you should visit all of them.
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