W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
| W-Arly-Pendjari Complex | |
|---|---|
African elephants in the Nigerien portion of W National Park | |
| Location | West African countries of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger |
| Coordinates | 11°35′N 1°28′E / 11.583°N 1.467°E |
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, also known as the "WAP Complex", is a transboundary Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger covering:
- Arli National Park in Burkina Faso
- Pendjari National Park in Benin
- W National Park, shared by the three countries
Since 2005, the protected area is considered a Lion Conservation Unit and a potential lion stronghold.