Reserve de la biosphere de ziama- Travel Tips

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The Ziama Massif is a forested mountain range and nature reserve in southeastern Guinea's Nzérékoré Region, extending into Liberia as the Kpo Range. Its eastern and western slopes feed the Saint Paul and Lofa Rivers, which flow into the Atlantic. Peaking at nearly 1,400 meters, the terrain features valleys, plateaus, ridges, cliffs, and granite outcrops. Established as a reserve in 1932 and recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1980, it spans 1,161.70 km² and preserves a remnant of Upper Guinean forests. The area hosts over 1,300 plant species, 500 animal species, and 287 bird species, including populations significant enough to warrant designation as an Important Bird Area. Annual rainfall averages 1,700–2,000 mm.