Garamba
Garamba National Park is a protected area in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies primarily in Haut-Uele Province with some sections in Ituri Province, along the Garamba River near the borders with the Central African Republic and South Sudan. The park covers about 4,600 square kilometers. It was established in 1938 by the Belgian colonial authorities and was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. The reserve has faced ongoing conservation challenges, including armed conflict and poaching, and was placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger list in 1996.
Geography and ecosystems: The park preserves a mosaic of savanna plains, dry woodland, and riverine habitats
Biodiversity: Garamba is renowned for its large mammal populations, especially savanna elephants, along with buffalo, giraffe,
Conservation and management: The park is managed by the Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature
Access and tourism: Tourism is limited due to security concerns and challenging infrastructure. When organized, visits