Diawling National Park
Park Wetland reserve protecting Mauritania's Senegal River delta habitats
Located on the Senegal River delta in Mauritania’s Trarza, Diawling protects wetlands and seasonally flooded plains. Birdwatchers and naturalists visit for migratory waterfowl and boat trips through reedbeds.
Diawling National Park is a wetland and floodplain protected area in southwestern Mauritania at the mouth of the Senegal River, established to conserve coastal wetlands and deltaic habitats. The park encompasses marshes, lagoons and seasonally inundated plains that support waterbirds, fish and local pastoral and fishing communities.
The area functions as an ecological buffer for the lower Senegal River and is noted for birdlife, including migratory species that use the delta during seasonal movements. The park is managed for conservation and sustainable use of wetland resources.
Diawling National Park lies in the Trarza region of Mauritania near the river’s estuarine zone and the international border with Senegal, occupying low-lying coastal terrain and deltaic plains.
- Ecological importance: The park protects seasonal floodplain and coastal wetland habitats that are important for migratory waterbirds and local fisheries.
How to Get to Diawling National Park #
Diawling lies in the lower Senegal River region near the border with Mauritania and Senegal. The nearest urban center with transport links is Rosso (Mauritania) - reach Rosso by road from Nouakchott (approx. 160-200 km depending on route), then arrange local transport or a guide to the park. Boat access is common for reaching inland channels.
Tips for Visiting Diawling National Park #
- Go with a local guide who knows seasonal water levels and safe routes through mangrove channels.
- Respect local wildlife protection rules - some bird and turtle nesting areas are fragile.
- Check tides and river transport schedules before planning trips; distances over water can be deceptive.
Best Time to Visit Diawling National Park #
Best visited in the dry season (Nov-Mar) when water levels are lower, access overland is easier, and birdlife congregates in predictable places.
Weather & Climate near Diawling National Park #
Diawling National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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