Jebel Shambi National Park

Djebel Chambi is a national park located in Tunisia. The reserve was established in 1977. The reserve is part of the Mont de Tebessa, a local forest. It is located between the city of Kasrijn and the border with Algeria.

The total area of Jebel Shambi Park is 437.23 square kilometers. On its territory there is Mount Jebel Shambi - one of the highest points of Tunisia, hence the name of the park itself. The height of Mount Jebel Shambi, which is part of the Atlas, reaches 1544 meters above sea level.

On the territory of the reserve lives a rare species of gazelles Gazella cuvieri. In addition, you can see mouflon, boar, hares, foxes and spotted hyenas here. From birds you can find such representatives as partridges, ordinary vultures, peregrines and hawk eagles.

An ecological museum was established outside the national park. It is located at the main entrance to the reserve. In addition, the park has preserved the ruins of ancient structures used during the protectorate.