Sapo National Park

The Sapo National Park-The country’s first national park, Sapo National Park is its largest area of protected rainforest. It is one of the most important areas of jungle in this part of west Africa.

Sapo National Park is a national park in Sinoe County, Liberia. It is the country’s largest protected area of rainforest, was the first national park established in the country

It’s claimed by the charity Conservation International to have the greatest diversity of mammals in the world. One hundred and twenty-five different species of mammal have been recorded within the park’s limits.

These include the very rare pygmy hippo, chimpanzees, pangolins and river otters. This makes it the home of some of the most endangered species anywhere in Africa. While facilities may still be in their infancy, as one of the best 9 things to do in Liberia, it would be hard to turn down the chance to explore this area of jungle.

Sapo National Park, located in Sinoe County, Liberia, is indeed a remarkable place. It is the country’s largest protected area of rainforest and its first national park. Covering over 1,800 square kilometers, it is the second-largest area of primary tropical rainforest in West Africa, after Taï National Park in Côte d’Ivoire.

The park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Conservation International has highlighted its significance, noting that it hosts the greatest diversity of mammals in the world. Among the 125 different species of mammals recorded in the park are some very rare and endangered species, such as the pygmy hippo, chimpanzees, pangolins, and river otters, Despite the relatively underdeveloped facilities, Sapo National Park is considered one of the top attractions in Liberia. The opportunity to explore such a rich and diverse ecosystem is indeed hard to pass up.

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