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Natural Heritage

National System of Protected Areas

Equatorial Guinea is home to extraordinary biological wealth distributed across forest, coastal, marine, and island ecosystems. To protect this natural heritage, the country has established a system of 13 protected areas covering approximately 18% of the national territory, spanning more than 590,000 hectares of tropical forests, mangroves, savannas, and marine ecosystems.

INDEFOR-AP, in collaboration with IUCN and other international partners, is responsible for the management, conservation, and oversight of these areas, ensuring the protection of biodiversity and the sustainable development of local communities.

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International Classification

IUCN Categories

Ia

Strict Nature Reserve

Strict protection, no human intervention, for scientific research and monitoring

Ib

Wilderness Area

Large areas of unmodified or slightly modified land without significant human intervention

II

National Park

Large-scale ecosystem and ecological process protection, with scientific, educational and recreational use

III

Natural Monument

Protection of a specific natural feature: a geological formation, cave, reef, etc.

IV

Habitat/Species Management Area

Protection of particular habitats or species through active management intervention

V

Protected Landscape/Seascape

Interaction of people and nature over time, producing an area of distinct character

VI

Protected Area with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources

Conservation of ecosystems together with the sustainable, non-industrial use of natural resources

Geographic location

Map of the National System of Protected Areas

Explore the location of each protected area on the map of Equatorial Guinea. Click a point to see its details.

Our natural spaces

Protected Areas of Equatorial Guinea

Parque Nacional Bueno Altos de Nsork National Park

Altos de Nsork National Park

Wele-Nzas

Located in the southeast of the continental region, it protects montane forests of great value for primate conservation.

34.000 Hectares
2000 Established
II IUCN Cat.
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Parque Nacional Bueno Monte Alén National Park

Monte Alén National Park

Litoral, Wele-Nzas

Equatorial Guinea's largest and most emblematic protected area, located in the continental region of Río Muni. It hosts highly biodiverse p…

200.000 Hectares
2000 Established
II IUCN Cat.
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Área Natural Salvaje Regular Muni Estuary Nature Reserve

Muni Estuary Nature Reserve

Litoral

Coastal wetland shared with Gabon, of great importance for migratory birdlife and mangroves.

70.000 Hectares
2000 Established
IV IUCN Cat.
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Monumento Natural Bueno Piedra Nzas Natural Monument

Piedra Nzas Natural Monument

Wele-Nzas

A singular rock formation in the continental region, protected for its scenic and geological value.

12.000 Hectares
2000 Established
III IUCN Cat.
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Reserva Natural Estricta Regular Luba Crater Scientific Reserve

Luba Crater Scientific Reserve

Bioko Sur

Strict nature reserve on Bioko Island, within an ancient, hard-to-access volcanic caldera of high scientific value.

5.000 Hectares
2000 Established
Ia IUCN Cat.
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Natural wealth

Protected Ecosystems

Tropical Forest

Dense lowland jungles and montane forests with high diversity of endemic flora and fauna.

Mangroves

Vital coastal ecosystems that protect shorelines and serve as nurseries for marine species.

Marine Ecosystems

Waters rich in biodiversity with sea turtles, dolphins, and corals in the island areas.

Cloud Forest

High-altitude montane forests with unique species adapted to extreme humidity conditions.

Protecting Our Natural Heritage

The protected areas of Equatorial Guinea are our legacy for future generations. Learn about our conservation projects and how you can contribute.

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