Deux Balés National Park

Boucle du Mouhoun Region, Burkina Faso

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Deux Balés National Park, located in the Boucle du Mouhoun Region of Burkina Faso, is one of the country's most important protected natural areas.

Established in 1937, the park is known for its vast savanna landscapes, woodlands, gallery forests, and waterways linked to the Black Volta River. The park provides habitat for a rich variety of wildlife, including elephants, hippopotamuses, buffaloes, antelopes, crocodiles, baboons, and many bird species.

It is especially significant for conserving one of the largest remaining elephant populations in the region, making it an important biodiversity refuge in West Africa. Visitors come to enjoy wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and the peaceful natural scenery. Despite ongoing conservation challenges, Deux Balés National Park remains a valuable symbol of Burkina Faso’s natural heritage and ecological importance.