Jebil National Park

December 13, 2024• Kebili• wass

Southern Tunisia, Kebili Governorat

National Park
GPS Point: 32°56’02.8″N 9°06’50.1″E
Accessibility: Access requires authorization

Overview of Jebil park

Jebil National Park is one of Tunisia’s most fascinating places to visit. Right in the heart of the Tunisian desert, far from all human activities.

The park’s management is under the authority of the DGF (General Direction of Forests – Ministry of Agriculture).

Like all national parks in Tunisia, access is required to gain authorization from the DGF. Access to the park requires 4×4 vehicles; otherwise it won’t be possible. It’s also recommended to approach a local guide to drive or to help follow the destination since the paths can be shifted due to the moving dunes, which make it hard to follow.

People interested in visiting the park need to reach Douz, and from Douz, visitors follow approximately 70 KM of unpaved road. An outstanding biodiversity marks the park, and a few reintroduction actions of antelopes (Addax) have been done in collaboration between Marwell Wildlife Conservation and the DGF. This threatened species once roamed free in Tunisia’s desert.
Now, Jebil NP is one of the few places where we can observe this majestic species.

Activities you could have in Jebil park

Among the activities that can be possible to perform in Jebil National Park:

Wildlife Photography: there are a lot of species to capture. Most people don’t get to see every day such as (The African Golden Wolf, Fennec, Sand vipers. Addax, and Dorcas gazelles)

Herping expeditions: Southern Tunisia has among the most diverse herpetofauna in the world. A night stroll in the park with frontal light allows visitors to discover many species of reptiles.
(It’s mandatory that this activity is guided by a herpetologist since some snakes, such as vipers, are among the most dangerous. Also, the expert would help the participants understand and learn about this species and how they adapt to live in such environments.)
Inside the park lodge, an eco-museum features standing models of all the species that reside in the park and information about its foundation.

Around the park, visitors can meet the nomadic people with whom they can learn how they live remotely off the grid. Journeys are organized to spend a day in the life of the nomadic people and learn about their traditions and lifestyle.
Astrophotography: the park is far from all light pollution, providing a great opportunity for astrophotography and astronomy in general.