Fazao-Malfakassa National Park (FMNP)

Established in 1975 after combining two forest reserves namely Fazao (162000 ha); and Malfakassa (30000 ha)), the Fazao-Malfakassa National Park (FMNP) is the largest of the national parks in Togo. It stretches over an area of about 1.920 sq km. The park is located in a mountainous Central Region of the country with varied mountain chains the most significant being the Atakora Mountains, extending into neighbouring Benin in the north. Its highest peak rises up to 844m. The park is managed by Franz Weber Foundation of Switzerland.
Vegetation:
Semi-mountainous tropical forest ecosystem with varied savannah woodland and dense forests on hilltops.
Terrain:
The terrain is in the exceptionally rugged.
Wildlife

One of the several butterfly species

The greatest problem of Fazao-Malfakassa National Park is the hunters who have made a significant impact on the number of wildlife in the Park particularly Chimpanzees. It is believed that chimpanzees are now extinct from the FMNP. Most of the animals have been killed or are still being killed by the local population. However, there are still a few animals. Tourists to Fazao-Malfakassa National Park can still manage to spot some monkeys; reptiles mainly crocodiles (commonly the small species) and antelopes. There are also plenty of butterflies and plenty of termite mounds.
Bird life
This park is a sanctuary of special bird species.
When to Visit
The Park is open to safari tourists during the dry season from November to mid April
Activities

• Game Viewing
• Bird Watching