Djoudj National Bird Park

Djoudj National Bird Park is situated 60km east of St. Louis, Senegal. It was created April 14th, 1971 and covers a surface of 16000ha. It is one of the most important wetland sites with 365 species of migratory and sedentary birds. It became a RAMSAR site in 1977 and a World Heritage site in 1981.

The park is surrounded by 7 villages (Deby, Tiguet, Diadiam I, II, III, Fourarate, and Rone) composed of 3 different ethnic groups: the Maures, the Wolofs, and the Pulars. The villages are organized into an Inter-Village Comity with the goal of developing a common vision for the protection of the park and the development of the villages. There are several interesting tourist activities including: a motorized canoe trip to the pelican nesting island; a visit with an experienced guide to the Grand Lake and Gainthe; a visit to the artisans shop, “Boutik-bi”; and cultural performances and guided visits in the surrounding villages. Food and lodging can be found at the “Le Njagabaar” a lodge located in the village of Diadiam III about 800m from the park entrance.

Contact:
Welcome at the “Boutik-Bi”: 00221-77-541-99-41
« Le Njagabaar » Campement: 00221-77-656-47-90
Email for the Inter-Village Comity: civ.djoudj@yahoo.fr
Email for « Le Njagabaar » Campement: lenjagabaar@yahoo.fr
Website : www.civdjoudj.fr
Address : B.P. 80, St. Louis, Senegal

Map of Djoudj and surrounding areas (Adobe PDF)
Cicuits de Djoudj (in French) (Adobe PDF)
Les Services À Découvrir (in French) (Adobe PDF)
English Brochure (Adobe PDF)
Iteneraire (Adobe PDF)