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.
I 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!
General Director of ICCN, Pasteur Dr Cosma WILUNGULA BALONGELWA
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, ISCO, ZSM, and LMU contribute to rural development activities and scientific research as technical partners of the Salonga National Park program.
Recent News
Bekalikali Bai now has an observation platform
Platform for wildlife observation at Bekalikali Bai is finished.
Rehabilitation of the Monkoto-Boende road
Work on the Monkoto-Boende road continues and already reduces travel time.
Documentary filmmakers shoot in Salonga
A visit from the crew of "Giving Nature a Voice." Salonga National Park to shoot a documentary on nature conservation.
Two water wells drilled in Monkoto
Waiting to fill the cannisters with water from the newly drilled well in Monkoto.
Revisiting the seed fields in Monkoto and Oshwe
In Monkoto (Tshuapa) and Oshwe (Mai Ndombe) fields are set up now to multiply quality seeds to serve the communities.
Rangers retire after decades of service
The head of ICCNs Human Resources Division, the park Director and his deputy bid farewell to nine rangers who retire after decades of service.
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