The Alédjo Wildlife Reserve is located in the

Tchaoudjo Tchaoudjo is a prefecture located in the Centrale Region of Togo. The capital city is Sokodé. Canton (administrative divisions) of Tchaoudjo include Komah, Kéméni, Agoulou, Wassarabo, Kparatao, Aléhéridè, Kadambara, Lama-Tessi, Kolina, Kpa ...

and

Assoli Assoli is a prefecture located in the Kara Region of Togo. The capital city is Bafilo. The cantons (or subdivisions) of Assoli include Bafilo, Dako, Koumondè, Soudou, Alédjo and Bouladè. Towns and villages Abakouande, Afoudi, Agarade, Ag ...

Prefectures in

Togo Togo (), officially the Togolese Republic (french: République togolaise), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its c ...

. The

wildlife reserve A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or ...

consists of some 765 total hectares of

protected areas Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...

with biological diversity and geological formations. It is a tourist destination, known for its natural environment and wildlife.La réserve de faune d'Alédjo - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Accessed 2009-02-26

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the

UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It ...

World Heritage A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for h ...

Tentative List on January 8, 2002 in the Mixed (Cultural and Natural) category.

References

Wildlife sanctuaries Environment of Togo World Heritage Sites in Togo {{Zoo-org-stub