Marahoué National Park: A Biodiversity Hotspot
Discover Marahoué National Park: A natural reserve in Ivory Coast with diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural experiences.
Marahoué National Park, established in 1968, is a 1,010 sq km natural reserve in Ivory Coast. Once boasting diverse habitats, including dense forests and savannas, it now faces challenges from deforestation. Still, it offers a glimpse into the region's ecological significance, with opportunities for birdwatching and experiencing the beauty of the Ivorian landscape.
A brief summary to Marahoué National Park
- A6, CI
Local tips
- Visit during the dry season (November to March) for the best wildlife sightings and hiking conditions.
- Bring binoculars for birdwatching, as the park is home to a diverse range of bird species.
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and be prepared for muddy trails, especially after rain.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach Marahoué National Park via public transport, take a taxi-brousse (shared taxi) from nearby cities like Yamoussoukro or Bouaflé to a town closer to the park, such as Daloa. From Daloa, hire a moto-taxi (Zémidjan) to the park entrance. The taxi-brousse fare from Yamoussoukro or Bouaflé to Daloa is approximately 1,500-3,000 CFA francs (about $3-6 USD), and the moto-taxi ride from Daloa to the park entrance costs around 2,000-3,000 CFA francs (about $4-6 USD).
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Côte D'ivoire
46.9 km
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Primary School De Tazibouo
50.6 km
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BAMOJEMA PRODUCTION
51.0 km
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Tagoura
51.3 km
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Quartier Baoulé
51.3 km
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Dania
51.3 km
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Lobia
51.3 km
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Market tazibouo
51.3 km
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orly-plateau
51.3 km
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Le Toit de Daloa
51.3 km
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Mosquee Ayouba
52.1 km
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Petit marché de Lobia 2
52.1 km
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O'LUX CAVE DALOA
52.2 km
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Abattoir 1
52.5 km
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MAIRIE DE DALOA
52.5 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
QUARTIER AZAGUIE
18.6 km
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QUARTIER BROZRA
19.0 km
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Espace AWE
33.9 km
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Limite zerefla
40.8 km
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Association des tisserands de gohitafla
46.9 km
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Mosquée, Tazibouo
50.9 km
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Station de pompage de la Sodeci
51.3 km
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Lac de Gbokora
52.1 km
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Great Mosque of Daloa
52.9 km
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SINFRA
54.1 km
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Location Motos Chez Pablo
54.3 km
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Gbetitapia
58.1 km
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Le confluent
59.0 km
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Ziekaha
72.2 km
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TOUBIB ADIAKE
72.2 km
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Essential places to dine
L'Etoile de la Marahoue
32.8 km
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Restaurant Sénégalaise
33.0 km
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MAQUIS CAÏMAN DALOA
49.6 km
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Le biekosseu
50.3 km
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ESPACE LE MAKI
50.5 km
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Restaurant Chinois-africain-européen
50.6 km
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Lylydee
50.6 km
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Diamant rose - chez Diane
50.7 km
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La villa
50.8 km
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CHILL HOUSE (Daloa)
50.8 km
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Maquis Resto Le Couloir
50.9 km
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Attiékédrome
51.1 km
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sunrise
51.1 km
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MAQUIS LE VILLAGE
51.2 km
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Plein air en face de lion's
51.2 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Chez Farota
19.1 km
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Magasin de stockage kapatchiva bonon bi zehitafla
19.5 km
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MAMADOU ALPHA
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Coulibaly minata
19.9 km
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COCOTIER
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PETIT MARCHE VLAMIDOU
20.4 km
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Ibrahim Boutique
23.1 km
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Souper marchée mauritanien
24.1 km
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Kiosque SANS LOI
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BALOBA BÉNI GAFOU
49.2 km
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Anoptic
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BÉNIE BOUTIQUE DALOA
50.5 km
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Maria shop
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MAGASIN SUCCÈS du Lycée des Jeunes filles de Daloa
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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MAQUIS BAR SCANDIA
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Maquis la connexion
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Maquis de aaron
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Maquis chez Juliette TRA LOU
22.5 km
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Cave Blablata
32.4 km
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Maqui 1 plus
32.7 km
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Zongo cafe@bouafle
33.1 km
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Napaongo
33.1 km
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BLING BLING CAVE VIP BOUAFLÉ
33.2 km
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MAQUIS SUPER BAOULÉ
33.3 km
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Diplomate Bar
33.3 km
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Consulat de cycy
33.9 km
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Espace 3ème mi-temps
34.5 km
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Maquis Chez Doumy
34.5 km
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