Karkheh National Park

Karkheh National Park is one of the most valuable protected areas in southwestern Iran, located in Khuzestan Province along the banks of the Karkheh River. Covering more than 7,000 hectares, the park is regarded as one of the most important natural habitats in the country. The area's distinctive vegetation and special geographic position have made it a pristine haven for rare plant and animal species.

Karkheh National Park is best known for its tropical and subtropical forests, where trees such as tamarisk, jujube (sidr), acacia and mesquite (prosopis) grow. But what sets this park apart from other areas is the presence of the Persian fallow deer, a rare and endangered species for which Karkheh is one of the last natural habitats. Jackals, foxes, wild boars, migratory birds and various reptiles also live in the area.

Given Khuzestan's hot, dry climate, autumn and winter are the best times to visit Karkheh National Park. In these seasons the weather is milder and the park's lush, living landscape is at its most striking. A visit to this area is a unique opportunity for nature lovers, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts to experience Iran's biodiversity up close in a different way.