National Park · Senegal
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Niokolo-Koba National Park is a national park in Senegal, covering 2,256,069 acres (912,999 ha), established in 1954.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Senegal |
| Area | 2,256,069 acres (912,999 ha) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Highest point | Assirik — 327 m (1,073 ft) |
| Coordinates | 13.0742° N, 12.7222° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Niokolo-Koba National Park
Niokolo-Koba National Park (French: Parc National du Niokolo Koba, PNNK) is a World Heritage Site and natural protected area in southeastern Senegal, near the Guinea border. It is served by Niokolo-Koba Airport, an unpaved airstrip.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) · Kayes, Mali · 131.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Senegal
Frequently asked questions
Where is Niokolo-Koba National Park?
Niokolo-Koba National Park is in Senegal (13.0742° N, 12.7222° W).
When was Niokolo-Koba National Park established?
Niokolo-Koba National Park was established in 1954, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Niokolo-Koba National Park?
Niokolo-Koba National Park covers 2,256,069 acres (912,999 ha).
What is the highest point in Niokolo-Koba National Park?
The highest point is Assirik, at 327 metres (1,073 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q679891 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niokolo-Koba_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).