Orango Islands National Park
Parque Nacional das Ilhas de Orango
One of the world's rare habitats for saltwater hippos. It is also home to the matrilineal traditions of the Bijagós and a royal tomb.
Orango National Park covers the southern Bijagós islands, including Orango and Orangozinho, along with the surrounding waters, where mangroves, tidal flats and grasslands interlace. The main highlight is the hippos that live in the lagoons and seawater, which are extremely rare in the world. They must be observed with a park guide, on foot or by boat at dawn or dusk. The park is also a nesting site for sea turtles and a wintering ground for large numbers of migratory birds. On Orango Island, the matrilineal traditions of the Bijagós survive, and the tomb of the last queen, Okinka Pampa, is located here. Most travelers charter a boat from Bubaque and stay at an eco-lodge on the island. Plan at least 2 days and 1 night.
Opening hours
Guide required (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Bubaque
- João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park
- Bolama
- Quinhamel
- National Ethnographic Museum
- Bandim Market
- Pidjiguiti Memorial
- Bissau Velho