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PARC NATIONAL DE TAÏ
There are many places in West Africa that could be dubbed one of the region's 'best-kept secrets', but perhaps
none so as much as Taï ( 34-712353; www.parc-national-de-tai.org ) , a 5000-sq-km reserve of rainforest so
dense that scientists are only just beginning to discover the wealth of flora and fauna that lies within.
Until about 2009, Taï was off limits due to the presence of militias, who set up camp beneath its birdsong-
strung canopies. Now the only camp inside is an eco-camp, the year-round Touraco Ecotel ( 34-722299;
www.parcnationaltai.com ) , which has a sprinkling of thatch-topped round huts and a restaurant on the edge of a
forest clearing. It's early days; the camp was not yet complete at the time of research, but you can be among the
first to discover Taï, taking forest hikes with local rangers, visiting the Hana River, Buya Lake and Mt
Niénokoué, where you can stop at the primate research base famous for its nut-cracking chimps.
Taï is 213km from San Pédro; it's about a three-hour drive outside the rainy season. If you have your own
vehicle, hit the road until you reach the village of Djouroutou, on the west side of the park. You can also reach
Djouroutou via public transport, but it will take longer and you may have to change cars. In theory, there's a
shuttle ( 34-722299) linking San Pedro to Tai, but you'll need to call ahead and make sure it's functioning
before counting on it.
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