Northern Africa Tours Places to Visit, Algeria

There are various National Parks in Algeria worth exploring while you come on a trip to Algeria. No matter what brings you here, stealing out some time to visit the lovely National Parks in Algeria is a must. Algeria is a land of great biodiversity and to see it all at one go, it is advised that you visit the National Parks in Algeria.

Algeria is a massive country with a wide variety of landscapes and ecological zones. The country is rich in natural heritage and is considered by many to be the most unique natural country of the Mediterranean. The distinctive morphology, bioclimatic, fauna and flora of the country that contribute to its great biodiversity can be witnessed at the various National Parks in Algeria.

Algeria is in fact home to some of the very rare species like the Barbary red deer, Monk Seal, Kabylie Nuthatch and the Audouin's Gull. There is a wide-ranging network of protected areas that has been formed in Algeria to protect the rich natural heritage. The National Parks of Algeria encompass a variety of ecosystems extending from the coastal areas to the desert and mountain regions.

The Tassili n'Ajjer National Park in Algeria is one of the most popular National parks and it takes in a large portion of the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range. This National park is located in the southeast of Algeria and you will discover a variety of natural wonders in this region. The mountain rangeis made up of sandstone and has resulted in a variety of rock arches and other landforms. All of this structure was slowly etched out by erosion. The sandstone has also contributed to the region's ability to support the larger amounts of plant life as it holds water well. The lush vegetation in the Tassili n'Ajjer National Park region is mostly woodland made up of endemic, endangered plant species. This National Park has been declared a World Heritage Site due to the growth of endangered species along with the great archeological significance of the area. The town that is located close by and providing access to this park is Djanet.

Some of the other National Parks in Algeria include Coastal National Parks of Algeria; El Kala National Park; Gouraya National Park; Taza Naional Park; Algerian National Parks of the Mountain Areas; Theniet El Had National Park; Djurdjura National Park; Chrea National Park; Belezma National Park and many more.