Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This World Heritage-listed
park
(
www.mauritania.mr/pnba
;
per person per day UM1200)
is an important
stopover and breeding ground for multitudes of birds migrating between Europe and
southern Africa, and as a result is one of the best birdwatching sites on the entire contin-
ent. It extends 200km north from Cape Timiris (155km north of Nouakchott) and 235km
south of Nouâdhibou. The ideal way to approach the birds is by traditional fishing boat
(UM15,000, plus UM3000 for the guide), best organised from the fishing village of
Iwik
.
Inside the park there are official
campsites
(per tent UM3000-6000)
that are equipped with tra-
ditional tents. Meals can also be ordered. There's no public transport, so you'll need to
hire a 4WD with a knowledgeable driver, either in Nouakchott or in Nouâdhibou, allow-
ing a couple of days for the trip. Permits are issued either at the entrance gates or in
Nouâdhibou at the
park office
( 574 6744; Blvd Médian; 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, to noon Fri)
. Both
this office and the Nouakchott
Parc National du Banc D'arguin headquarters
OFFLINE MAP
525 8514; Ave Abdel Nasser)
sell a map and guide to the park, including GPS
waypoints.
