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Lake of Hippopotamuses- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Natural Scenery
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Lake of Hippopotamuses is a freshwater lake and national park in Burkina Faso, established in 1937 and recognized as the country's sole UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977. Situated roughly 60 kilometers north of Bobo-Dioulasso, the 163-square-kilometer reserve encompasses a lake, surrounding marshes, and forests within the Black Volta River floodplain. The park supports a population of around 100 hippopotamuses and attracts approximately 1,000 eco-tourists annually. It holds additional significance as a designated Ramsar site, acknowledging its status as a wetland of international importance.
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Reviews of Mare aux Hippopotames
Abdoul-Aziz OUANGO - 5
trafforde - 1
We went in that 100 year old barge in 1991. No tourists then.
Winulf Behrend - 5
Peace and quiet on the lakes, the boat kept a respectful distance from the hippo groups, but everything was easy to see. Beautiful experience in this open iron barge, built 100 years ago in Germany.
Richard Tdbg - 5
Very cool place to visit, I like this very quiet place. In short, these cool
Vijay Mishra - 4
its a lovely place 60 km from bobo dioulasso 15 km is off roading best time to visit is Jan to March when u can spot elephants as well
