Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
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Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

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This UNESCO-listed ecological jewel welcomes more than 350 bird species, including vast colonies of pelicans and flamingos.

Near Saint-Louis, Djoudj covers 16,000 hectares of lakes, marshes and wetlands. It is one of the world’s most important bird sanctuaries.

Between November and April, millions of migratory birds arrive from Europe. Pelicans, flamingos, cormorants and hundreds of other species make it an unforgettable destination.