Named after the Djurdjura mountain chain, the Djurdjura National Park is situated Kabylia in North West Algeria. The park was created in 1925 and consists of 3 main zones – eastern, western and central – extending into the districts of Bouira to the south, and Tizi-Ouizou to the north. With its many impenetrable forests, deep gorges and extraordinary grottoes, the park is extensively considered to host some of the most beautiful scenery in Algeria. The intention of its establishment was to protect the unique ecosystem at the basement of the mountain ranges and the 3 zones.
Because it’s well drained by numerous springs and streams generating from the glacial lakes within its boundaries and the Djurdjura massif, the Djurdjura Park is home to varied flora and fauna, including the endangered Barbary Macaque.
Because it’s well drained by numerous springs and streams generating from the glacial lakes within its boundaries and the Djurdjura massif, the Djurdjura Park is home to varied flora and fauna, including the endangered Barbary Macaque.
Djurdjura is a mountain range situated in Kabylia. This is the main outstanding and attractive feature in the Djurdjura National Park. Its highest point is Lalla Khedidja at 2,308m and also one of Algeria’s highest mountains. At lower slopes of the ranges are varieties of endemic pine and juniper shrubs.
Djurdjura National Park is a home to a wide range of wildlife including hyena, hares, mongoose, red fox, and wild boar, wild cats, crested porcupine, jackal, weasel and the Barbary Apes
Curious bird watchers will appreciate the variety of bird species in the park. Mostly visible species include several raptors like booted eagle, golden eagle, the long-legged buzzard, black vulture, kestrel and peregrine falcon
Tikjda is a ski resort located in a mountain range named Djurdjura, north of Algeria, with an altitude of 1,600 metres (5,250 feet), in the province of Bouïra.
In the summers, Tikjda offers walks, rock climbing and many short excursions, with places like Point de vue du Djurdjura and Gouffre de l'Akouker. The area around Tikjda has many peaks and hillsides covered with cedar forests.