Banco National Park Park

Address: Banco National Park, Abidjan area, Ivory Coast

Banco National Park is a protected rainforest reserve located within the metropolitan area of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, preserving remnant primary and secondary forest inside a large West African city. It is one of the few substantial patches of lowland rainforest within a major urban area in the region.

The park provides walking trails, forest habitat and a living example of the region’s coastal forest ecology rather than large built visitor facilities. It is used for education, recreation and conservation of local flora and fauna.

Established to protect the city’s remaining forest cover, the park has been managed to balance visitor access with habitat preservation. It plays a role in urban environmental quality and local conservation efforts.

Geographically the park lies within the Abidjan metropolitan area, forming a green belt inside the city’s suburban districts and accessible from central Abidjan by road.

• Urban Forest: Contains an area of intact moist tropical forest within the urban boundaries of Abidjan and functions as an important green space and biodiversity refuge for the city.

Banco National Park lies within the Abidjan metropolitan area. From central Abidjan, taxis or bush taxis head towards the Angré or Adjamé sectors; confirm the closest park entrance (there are multiple access points) and opening times locally.

• Hire a local guide or join a community-led walk; the park sits in a highly urbanized district and guided visits explain the preserved forest patches best.
• Check entry restrictions; parts of the reserve are protected and access is limited for conservation.
• Visit early morning for birdlife and cooler temperatures.