A natural treasure in the heart of the Congo Basin
South of the majestic Congo River, in the lowlands of Congo is a natural treasure largely unknown: the Salonga National Park. It is the largest forest park in Africa and one of the last remaining intact tropical forests in the world. Comprising a mosaic of rivers, streams, marshlands, typical grassy glades called bais and marshes, Salonga is home to 40% of the world’s bonobos.
We invite you to explore the park and discover how the Congolese Institute for Conservation of Nature (ICCN) and its partners are working on the preservation of this jewel through an innovative approach linking nature conservation and rural development, environmental education and research activities that create a model for the protection of nature and the prosperity of the people. Discover through this website the beauty of Salonga!
Aerial view of Salonga National Park
Park Management
Since May 2016, ICCN (Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation) and WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) have been co-managing the park to further improve biodiversity conservation. The co-management program is funded by the European Union, USAID, the German Cooperation and WWF Germany. Oxfam and ISCO, as well as LKBP contribute to rural development activities and scientific research as technical partners of the Salonga National Park program.
Salonga briefs
31 Eco-Guards Retired with Honor and Dignity
After years of selfless service dedicated to nature conservation, 31 eco-guards have retired with well-deserved recognition.
Beekeeping Strengthens Community Forestry in Bolongo
With support from the Salonga National Park Management Unit, members of the Bolongo community are mastering the art of beekeeping.
Weather Disturbances and Their Impact on Salonga National Park
Significant climatic disturbances have recently been recorded by the Salonga Conservation Initiative (SCI), which has been monitoring weather patterns in the pa
Elephant and Bonobo Populations at Dare-Dare Remain Stable, Says Ongoing Biological Census
Preliminary findings from an ongoing census indicate that populations of bonobos and elephants in Dare-Dare, a region within the northern block of Salonga Natio
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