BANCO NATIONAL PARK
-
Wifi Available
-
02/09/2023 - 31/12/2023
-
Min Age: 5+
Description
Established as a national park by decree on 31/10/53, the Banco National Park is nestled in the heart of Ivory Coast's economic capital, spanning four (4) municipalities (Adjamé, Attécoubé, Abobo, and Yopougon).
The Banco National Park covers an area of 3,438 hectares. Regarded as a hydraulic reservoir and green lung of Abidjan, this protected area is a premier destination for environmental education.
Its primary mission is to protect the continental terminal's water table, which supplies Abidjan with drinking water. Its key highlights include: 600 hectares of primary forest; an arboretum featuring over eight hundred (800) species of higher plants native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America; fish ponds located at the heart of the park; a semi-natural swimming pool and a restaurant; the Governor Reste House, which serves as an eco-museum; and a resident family of chimpanzees.
The Banco Park also features several major sites, including:
- The forestry school of colonial architecture built in 1936 (still operational)
- The ecological museum known as the House of Nature
- Colonial house, Governor RESTE's residences from 1928–1935
- A river island observation site for enormous fish weighing 70 to 80 kg
- A restaurant
The NGO Vision Verte, in collaboration with the Banco administration, provides tourist guides, oversees activities within the park, and handles visitor welcome and guided tours by placing experienced guides at tourists' disposal (guides are paid based on duration: 1h30 to 2h: 5,000F; beyond 2h: 10,000F and above. Price negotiation is possible depending on group size). The NGO also offers trail options to visitors (the park has 48 km of trails).
For a hike
There are several options, either by bike (available at the park entrance – 3,000F/bike)
Or hiking on foot, etc.
Price per person:
- Adults
ECOWAS member countries: 1,000F/person
Non-ECOWAS: 5,000F/person
- Children
Ages 5 to 15: 500F, for all countries.
Travel Styles
Services
Other languages spoken
Tips for the Traveler
Nearby Points of Interest
Location
FAQs
The tour has no set date or fixed duration; it is left to the tourist's discretion or subject to the tour guide's decision
Airport transfers are not included in the price of this excursion, but you can book an arrival transfer in advance. In that case, a tour operator representative will be at the airport to welcome you. To arrange this, please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.
This tour is open to visitors aged 5 to 70. Children under 5 are not eligible to participate. However, if you are over 70, please contact us as you may still be eligible to join the tour by completing the G Adventures self-assessment form.
