# Amboura Wildlife Reserve conservation in Senegal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amboura-wildlife-reserve-conservation-in-senegal
> Updated: 2026-10-10T18:42:14.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Amboura Wildlife Reserve in Senegal’s Podor department is working to restore the Sahelian savanna through natural regeneration. Established in 2016 across 1,050 hectares, the project avoids artificial food or concrete infrastructure to allow for natural ecosystem development.

Conservation efforts have led to significant wildlife populations. The reserve hosts giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and various bird species. Notably, the population of scimitar-horned oryx has grown from five to 122 individuals, and the site supports over 80 oryx gazelles.

Management intends to develop the reserve into a major tourist destination by 2027. This goal depends on improving accessibility, specifically by opening access within three kilometers of the national road.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Amboura Reserve hosts diverse wildlife in Senegal's Podor

The Amboura Reserve in Senegal's Podor department hosts giraffes, zebras, and oryx in a 1,050-hectare sanctuary, aiming to become a major ecotourism destination by 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amboura-reserve-hosts-diverse-wildlife-in-senegals-podor

### 2026-10-07: Amboura Wildlife Reserve restores Sahelian savanna in Senegal

The Amboura Wildlife Reserve in Senegal is restoring the Sahelian savanna, hosting species like oryx gazelles and giraffes through a natural ecosystem regeneration project.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amboura-wildlife-reserve-restores-sahelian-savanna-in-senegal

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Cite as: Amboura Wildlife Reserve conservation in Senegal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/amboura-wildlife-reserve-conservation-in-senegal