Malfakassa, Togo
Fazao-Malfakassa National Park is located in western parts of Togo and is near, and at one point against, the international border with Ghana. The park was established in 1975 and stretches to include forest reserves of Fazao and Mlafakassa. Covering 1920sq km. it is one of the largest protected areas in Togo.
This UNESCO Heritage Site boasts the largest pristine forest region in Togo stretching on the foot hills of Mont de Malfakassa in the north to Monts du Fazao in the central. The park’s habitat is savannah grasslands, woodlands and dense forests growing are a rugged mountainous area.Some of the rivers draining the park include Kpaza and Koué rivers.
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