turaco_bird[1] Dja Reserve is one of the largest and most biologically diverse tracts of protected rainforest in central Africa, located in the Centre-south and East Regions of Cameroon,with a surface area of 5,260 km2.  Ancient granite outcrops pierce the forests canopy, creating a mosaic of swamps and grasslands in the forest.  More than 1200 plant species, 107 mammals, 429 birds and 60 fish have been recorded, including western lowland gorilla, chimpanzee and 7 other species of diurnal primate as inscribed in 1987.  Dja is one of the best places to see when it comes to the extraordinary rockfowl, 001Picathartes.

According to research made by the United Nations Environment Programme (1987) they described Dja reserve’s physical features as ‘…a forest virtually encircled by the Dja River, which flows west along its northern boundary, south along the west boundary and east along the southern boundary before flowing southeast as a tributary to the Congo. Cliffs associated with rapids waterfalls which run for some 60 km along the river in the south…’ what a magnificent description. This reserve was officially inscribed in 1987 as a ‘Natural World Heritage Site’ (Listed under Natural Criteria ix and x).

Wali (4)For you to have the best natural safari you won’t forget in a jiffy, visit the Dja reserve in Cameroon!!!

 

 

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