Parc National de Tai Information

Travelers walk on the wild side at Prac National de Taï, one of West Africa's best-preserved rainforests and a World Heritage Site for its breadth of flora and fauna, particularly for endangered species such as chimpanzees, some kinds of monkeys, and pygmy hippopotamuses. Although it is the origin of the infamous Ebola virus, Parc National de Taï is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a Natural World Heritage Site that features safe safaris and hiking trails to see some of the world's most exotic animals like panthers, Jentink's Duikers, Olive Colobus monkeys, and leopards. Since such strange animals can be seen on any trek, a visit to the site is a rewarding experience. Little wonder that visitors flock to the place.

The park is best visited during the dry season, from December to February, when flash floods do not hinder a smooth ride from Abidjan. There taxis, diners, and cheap backpacker accommodation are available. Mont Mienokoue, the park's highest elevation, also has camping grounds for those who want to stay for the night.