Inagua National ParkInagua National Park at a Glance
About Inagua National Park
Inagua National Park is a protected area on Great Inagua island in the southern Bahamas that conserves wetlands, salt flats and coastal habitats. It is best known for supporting a large breeding colony of West Indian flamingos and a variety of coastal birdlife.
The protected wetlands and salt flats are important for resident and migratory birds and for maintaining the island’s natural salt and lagoon systems. Conservation management focuses on habitat protection and monitoring of bird populations.
Inagua National Park occupies significant portions of Great Inagua and is a primary conservation area on the island; access to some parts is by licensed guides and local operators who run wildlife- and bird-focused visits.
The park sits on Great Inagua island, the southernmost major island of the Bahamas, with the main settlement at Matthew Town serving as the local access point.
- Flamingo colony: The park protects large shallow lakes, salt flats and mangrove habitats that support one of the largest breeding colonies of West Indian flamingo in the region.
Best Time to Visit Inagua National Park
Choose the dry months (roughly November through April) to minimize storm risk and enjoy pleasant weather for wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Inagua National Park
Inagua National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (845 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 20° - 29° | 24° | 93 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.9h |
| February | Excellent | 20° - 29° | 24° | 54 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| March | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 25° | 42 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 22° - 30° | 26° | 43 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Excellent | 24° - 31° | 30° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.0h |
| June | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| July | Excellent | 24° - 33° | 33° | 25 mm | some cloud | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Excellent | 24° - 33° | 34° | 44 mm | some cloud | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.7h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
| December | Excellent | 21° - 29° | 25° | 93 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.7h |
How to Get to Inagua National Park
Inagua National Park is located on Great Inagua island (Inagua). The island’s main settlement and airstrip is Matthew Town (Inagua Airport, IGA); visitors normally fly into Matthew Town (connections are generally via Nassau) and then use local road transport or taxis from Matthew Town to reach park areas and trails on the island.
Tips for Visiting Inagua National Park
- Base yourself in Matthew Town on Great Inagua - it's the main settlement for accessing the park and arranging local guides or drives to the flamingo colonies at Lake Rosa.
- Visit at dawn for the best flamingo activity and softer light for photography; large flocks are often most active in early morning and viewing is quieter before midday.
- Contact the Bahamas National Trust or a local operator in advance - guided drives and access to the best viewing vantage points often require pre‑arrangement and local transport options are limited.