Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie, Saint Louis, lies to the south west of Guembeul Avifaunal Reserve, about 25 Km from the town of Saint Louis. The city lies on a narrow island at the mouth of the river Senegal, where the river is cut off from the Atlantic Ocean by an estuary named as the Langue de Barbarie. It is the confrontation of the ocean and the river. The region is very fragile but still managed to survive through the flood tides and the power of the waves. The Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie, Saint Louis rests in the shade of its white dunes, where the dense Palm trees bow to the wind.
The Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie, Saint Louis is an interesting place of sightseeing in Saint Louis. It has preserved much of the 19th century morphology. It is one of the most sort after tourist attractions in Saint Louis. Taking strolls in and around the lush expanse of the park is really one of the most delightful things to do in Saint Louis.
The Park covers an area of about 2000 hectares and was established in the year 1976. It consists of the Senegal River estuary till the end of the sandy Langue de Barbarie, marigots near the mainland and two islands in the middle of the river. It seems to the travelers visiting the park, that as if they have arrived in a continent yet to be explored. A sojourn at this park will gift you with a series of beautiful landscapes and a warm friendly atmosphere.
Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie is a shelter to a wide range of sea birds, comprising of thousands of species.
To mention a few are:
- Grey and White Pelicans
- Grey headed gulls3000 pairs)
- Goelands Scoffers ( 2000 pairs)
- Royal Terns
- Caspian Fuligineuse
- Migratory waders
- Pelicans
- Herons
- Brushes
- Pink Flamingos
- Cormorants
- Ducks
- Species of Marine Turtles
The park is also the place of breeding of the various species of birds and is managed by a Conservator and other staffs.
So, visit Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie and make your Senegal travel a memorable one.
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