Located in the Far North of Cameroon, is a vast nature reserve covering 170,000 hectares. Created in 1934 and classified as a national park in 1968, it is one of the jewels of Cameroonian biodiversity and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park is home to exceptional fauna and flora typical of the Sudano-Sahelian zone. Visitors can observe a wide variety of animals: elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, ostriches and more than 379 species of birds. These natural riches attract thousands of tourists each year, although the influx has been reduced due to terrorist threats in the region since 2014.
The park is characterized by two types of vegetation: flooded plains grassland savannah and wooded savannah. Its climate is marked by a short rainy season and a prolonged dry season. Although rich in biodiversity, the park faces challenges such as poaching, drought and human-animal conflict, including destruction caused by elephants and lion attacks.
Waza National Park stands out among the nature reserves of the Sahel region, not only for its unique biodiversity but also for its spectacular landscapes. Compared to other parks in the same climatic zone, it is considered one of the richest and most important, although it is subject to increasing environmental and human pressures.
