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Kéran National Park

Park

A protected area in Togo's Savanes Region preserving dry-forest and savanna habitats; Kéran National Park attracts wildlife-watchers and birders seeking elephants, antelope and seasonal migrations.

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Kéran National Park essentials

Country: Togo
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French
Emergency: 101

Kéran National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Kéran National Park

Best during the dry season for overland access and wildlife viewing; the wet season brings dramatic greenery but can hamper travel.

Dry season (November-February)
Nov-Feb · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Cooler mornings and clearer wildlife sightings; roads are more passable.
Wet season (March-October)
Mar-Oct · 22-34°C (72-93°F)
Lush vegetation and newborn wildlife but heavier rains can make some tracks impassable.

Weather & Climate near Kéran National Park

Climate

Kéran National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in March) and hot winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 19°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1091 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 107 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 20° - 36° 28° 1 mm clear 39% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.5h
February Excellent 22° - 38° 30° 5 mm mostly sunny 37% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
March Excellent 25° - 39° 33° 27 mm some cloud 48% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
April Good 25° - 37° 36° 63 mm partly cloudy 64% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
May Good 24° - 34° 34° 106 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
June Good 23° - 32° 30° 130 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
July Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 193 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
August Good 22° - 29° 26° 220 mm overcast 86% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.3h
September Good 22° - 30° 26° 236 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.4 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 22° - 33° 30° 100 mm some cloud 80% 1.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
November Excellent 20° - 35° 30° 7 mm mostly sunny 65% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
December Ideal 19° - 35° 28° 3 mm clear 50% 1.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Kéran National Park

The park is accessed from the town of Pagouda or the regional center of Dapaong. Travelers typically reach Dapaong by road from Lomé or Kara, then hire local transport to the park entrance. Roads within the park are often sandy; a 4x4 vehicle is recommended outside the dry season.

Tips for Visiting Kéran National Park

  • Hire a local park ranger or guide at the park entrance to identify wildlife and learn about migration corridors.
  • Bring binoculars for bird-watching; the park is one of Togo's better avifauna sites.
  • Carry insect repellent during the wet season - tsetse flies can be present in certain valleys.