Ntokou-Pikounda National Park- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Ntokou-Pikounda National Park, established on December 28, 2012, is a 4,572-square-kilometer protected area located in the Congo Basin of the Republic of the Congo. Known as the "Green Abyss," the park safeguards a diverse range of wildlife, including approximately 15,000 lowland gorillas, 8,000 forest elephants, and 950 chimpanzees. It is also recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) due to its significant bird populations. Despite its ecological importance, the surrounding villages, home to 25,000-30,000 people, offer limited services for visitors, highlighting its remote and undeveloped nature.