Tourism
Guelta d’Archei
A mystical place in Ennedi, known for its desert crocodiles and panoramas.
Credit : anmede, Guelta d’Archei, Ennedi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Context
In depth
Machine translation from French, under review. The French text is authoritative.
The Archeï guelta, south-east of Fada in Ennedi, is a permanent pool set deep in red sandstone. It is home to a small relict population of West African crocodiles (Crocodylus suchus), estimated at around ten individuals. Since 2023 an agreement between African Parks and local representatives has aimed to protect the site.
- Region
- Ennedi, near Fada
- Flag species
- West African Crocodile
Location
Provinces listed in our data: Ennedi-Ouest
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Media
Entry photo: anmede, Guelta d’Archei, Ennedi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
References
Key: Documented: based on the published sources cited below.
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