BINDER-LÉRÉ WILDLIFE RESERVE (RFBL)

On Binder-The, poaching, intensive fishing and bush fires are obstacles to the sustainable development of this protected area. Protection measures are under way. With an area of 135 000 ha, Binder-The is the smallest reserve in Chad. Its exceptional animal biodiversity consists mainly of large herbivores such as hippotrague, elephant and manatee, scientific name Trichechus senegalensis, the emblematic species of the two lakes! To promote environmental protection, riparian populations (Moundang and Foulbé) have organized and collaborated with the park to develop eco-tourism. In 2002, the Community pilot area was set up on 40 000 ha: it is intended for sports hunting. The aim is to enable the surrounding population to live better, with the income generated by tourism, to better protect nature. There is a Management committee for hunting and ecotourism (BEC) which oversees visits and makes available to visitors well-trained guides. You can admire the fauna and flora of the reserve and especially its main point of interest Les chutes Gauthiot. These waterfalls, which caracolent on the Mayo-Kebbi, are on the track that leaves Tréné, about kilometres from the village. The villagers will be happy to show you their arts (pottery and weaving). The Foulbé de Mombaroua (regrouped in co-operative called Art Godon) weave and tailor blankets called godoré as well as towels, tablecloths… They have a showroom to sell their items.