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Natural World Heritage in Africa

45 of the 115 properties in Africa are natural, spread over 28 countries; the most recent was inscribed in 2026.

Natural 45
SiteCountryYearTypeCriteria
Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape in danger South Sudan 2026Naturalviiixx
Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve Guinea-Bissau 2025Naturalixx
Gola-Tiwai complex, Sierra LeoneGola-Tiwai complex Sierra Leone 2025Naturalixx
Bale Mountains National Park, EthiopiaBale Mountains National Park Ethiopia 2023Naturalviix
Nyungwe Forest, RwandaNyungwe Forest Rwanda 2023Naturalx
Odzala National Park, Republic of the CongoOdzala National Park Republic of the Congo 2023Naturalixx
Ivindo National Park, GabonIvindo National Park Gabon 2021Naturalix
Makhonjwa Mountains South Africa 2018Naturalviii
Okavango Delta, BotswanaOkavango Delta Botswana 2014Naturalviiixx
Namib Sand Sea Namibia 2013Naturalviiviiiixx
Lakes of Ounianga, ChadLakes of Ounianga Chad 2012Naturalvii
Sangha Trinational, CameroonSangha Trinational CameroonRepublic of the CongoCentral African Republic 2012Naturalixx
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley, KenyaKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley Kenya 2011Naturalviiixx
Rainforests of the Atsinanana, MadagascarRainforests of the Atsinanana Madagascar 2007Naturalixx
Vredefort crater, South AfricaVredefort crater South Africa 2005Naturalviii
Cape Floristic Kingdom, South AfricaCape Floristic Kingdom South Africa 2004Naturalixx
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South AfricaiSimangaliso Wetland Park South Africa 1999Naturalviiixx
Lake Turkana National Parks, KenyaLake Turkana National Parks in danger Kenya 1997Naturalviiix
Mount Kenya National Park, KenyaMount Kenya National Park Kenya 1997Naturalviiix
Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Democratic Republic of the CongoOkapi Wildlife Reserve in danger Democratic Republic of the Congo 1996Naturalx
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, BeninW-Arly-Pendjari Complex BeninBurkina FasoNiger 1996Naturalixx
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda 1994Naturalviix
Rwenzori Mountains National Park Uganda 1994Naturalviix
Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve, NigerAïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve in danger Niger 1991Naturalviiixx
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, MadagascarTsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve Madagascar 1990Naturalviix
Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls ZimbabweZambia 1989Naturalviiviii
Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park, Central African RepublicManovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park in danger Central African Republic 1988Naturalixx
Dja Faunal Reserve, CameroonDja Faunal Reserve Cameroon 1987Naturalixx
Kilimanjaro National Park, TanzaniaKilimanjaro National Park Tanzania 1987Naturalvii
Lake Malawi National Park, MalawiLake Malawi National Park Malawi 1984Naturalviiixx
Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, ZimbabweMana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas Zimbabwe 1984Naturalviiixx
Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the CongoSalonga National Park Democratic Republic of the Congo 1984Naturalviiix
Comoé National Park, Côte d'IvoireComoé National Park Côte d'Ivoire 1983Naturalixx
Vallée de Mai, SeychellesVallée de Mai Seychelles 1983Naturalviiviiiixx
Aldabra, SeychellesAldabra Seychelles 1982Naturalviiixx
Selous Game Reserve, TanzaniaSelous Game Reserve in danger Tanzania 1982Naturalixx
Taï National Park, Côte d'IvoireTaï National Park Côte d'Ivoire 1982Naturalviix
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, SenegalDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary Senegal 1981Naturalviix
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Côte d'IvoireMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve in danger Côte d'IvoireGuinea 1981Naturalixx
Niokolo-Koba National Park, SenegalNiokolo-Koba National Park Senegal 1981Naturalx
Serengeti National Park, TanzaniaSerengeti National Park Tanzania 1981Naturalviix
Garamba National Park, Democratic Republic of the CongoGaramba National Park in danger Democratic Republic of the Congo 1980Naturalixx
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park, Democratic Republic of the CongoKahuzi-Biéga National Park in danger Democratic Republic of the Congo 1980Naturalx
Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the CongoVirunga National Park in danger Democratic Republic of the Congo 1979Naturalviiviiix
Simien Mountains National Park, EthiopiaSimien Mountains National Park Ethiopia 1978Naturalviix

Data: Wikidata (CC0) · danger list as published in 2026 · independent atlas, not affiliated with UNESCO or Petit Futé.