The Keran National Park is located in the North of Togo in the plain of the Oti River, straddling the Oti Prefecture, in the Savana region to the North, and the Kéran Prefecture, in the Kara region to the South; the park covers an area of ​​1,700 sq. km.

The Oti Wildlife Reserve is also located in the Oti River valley and covers an area of ​​1,878.40 sq. Km.

The two naturalistic areas have been united in a single protected area that has been called Oti-Keran National Park.

The two prefectures of Oti and Kéran give the name to the park that extends right inside the territories of the two prefectures.

The first protected area in this place was created on September 28, 1950, on the site of a sacred forest, and covered a surface of only 67 sq km; this protected area was extended, in the years from 1971 to 1976, until reaching an area of ​​3,500 square kilometers and, subsequently, became the Kéran and Oti national park and reserve, to protect the savannah ecosystems typical of Northern Togo.

Size of oti-kéran national park

The national park covers an area of 700 km² located in the Kara region.

Location of oti-kéran national park

Oti-Kéran National Park is located in the north of Togo, in the Kara area. There is only one road going through this area. Not many tourists visit Togo as the main national parks are more accessible in Ghana.

How to get to oti-kéran national park

Literally, there is one road leading to the park from Kara region located about 100 km and travelers must ensure they have well stocked 4×4 safari vehicle with everything they need for camping.

Things to do in oti-kéran national park

The region is undergoing significant infrastructure development that can promote the enhancement of the multitude of cultural elements such as the Tata of Koutammakou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the biological potential with the presence of large mammals. This wealth constitutes the basic element for the development of ecotourism in the area.

Keen birders can see birds in the area though there are specialist birding guides in this region so travelers are advised to travel with a bird book for birds of West Africa and request copies of our List of birds of Togo.

When to visit oti-kéran national park

The Oti-Kéran National Park is located in the Sudanese climate zone, with a dry tropical climate, characterized by two seasons: a rainy season, in the months from March to October, and a dry season, in the months from November to February.

Where to stay in oti-kéran national park

Camping is the best way to stay near the national park and travelers must ensure they have everything you need for camping as services are limited in the area.