Korup National Park
Facts and practical information
Korup National Park is in the Southwest Province of Cameroon and extends over 1,260 km2 of mostly undisturbed primary forest. It is reputedly one of Africa’s oldest and richest tropical forests in terms of floral and faunal diversity. It is the most accessible rainforest national park in Cameroon with basic lodging infrastructure and a large network of trails open to visitors. The park is a popular birdwatching destination and famous for primate viewing. Researchers from various disciplines have been conducting biological studies in Korup for over three decades, generating a wealth of information on rainforest ecosystems. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Grey-necked rockfowl
The grey-necked rockfowl, also known as the grey-necked picathartes, is a captivating medium-sized bird inhabiting the rocky terrains of dense rainforests in West Africa. These birds range from southwest Nigeria through Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, to southwest Gabon...
Birds
Barn owl
The barn owl, often referred to as the common barn owl, is a captivating bird found across almost every continent, excluding polar and desert regions, certain parts of Asia, Indonesia, and some Pacific islands. There are several subspecies of barn owls, each varying in...
Birds
Drill
The drill is a captivating primate belonging to the Cercopithecidae family, closely related to baboons and mandrills. These short-tailed monkeys can reach up to 70 cm in length. Males are significantly larger, weighing up to 50 kg, while females typically weigh around...
Mammals
Barn swallow
The barn swallow is a bird that can be found all over the world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and the Americas. You can easily identify it by its striking blue upper feathers and deeply forked tail. Despite some declines in local populations, the barn swallow is not...
Birds
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees, scientifically known as Pan troglodytes, are a captivating species of great apes native to tropical Africa. Recognized in four confirmed subspecies, these primates are among our closest relatives. Covered in coarse black hair, they are both larger and more...
Mammals
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