Banc d'Arguin National Park - Mauritanian National Park

Banc d'Arguin National Park (dead link: January 2023) is in Coastal Mauritania, south of Nouadhibou. It's inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and is home to the Imraguen people.

Understand

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

The park is a breeding site for many different species of migratory birds, including flamingos, pelicans, terns and sandpipers. Millions of shorebirds from northern Europe stay here during the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Climate

Get in

Banc d'Arguin stretches along the Atlantic coast between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou.

Fees and permits

Get around

See

• Arguin Island. 24 hours daily. Arid island and popular attraction because of the remains of 18th and 19th century fortifications dating back to French colonisation. The island is surrounded by beautiful reefs that are ideal for snorkelling and diving. Free 2021-02-04

Do

• La Méduse. 24 hours daily. 19th century French frigate wreck, and a popular destination for diving excursions. Free 2021-02-04

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Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

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