Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı
Stretching across 21,700 hectares in the Bafra district of Samsun, where the Kızılırmak meets the Black Sea, the Kızılırmak Delta is one of Turkey's most important wetlands, declared a Ramsar Site in 1998. Fourteen different habitats formed by reed beds, brackish and freshwater lake mirrors, wet meadows, dunes, salt marshes, and flooded forests turn the delta into a unique wildlife refuge. To date, 358 bird species have been recorded in the delta. Species such as the crane, purple swamphen, purple heron, spoonbill, gadwall, red-crested pochard, and ferruginous duck make the area a world-class bird-watching paradise. Within the Wildlife Development Area there are a visitor center, a video monitoring center, bird-watching towers, a cafeteria, a bird-ringing station, and a wildlife first-aid clinic. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, nature hiking, cycling tours, picnics, and nature photography. Arriving from Bafra via the Doğanca or 19 Mayıs Yörükler Mahallesi entrances, the area can be toured from the parking lot onward with the municipality's shuttle vehicles.
What's Offered
Soil
Forest
Lake
Safe Area
Mobile Signal
Forest
Wildlife
Parking
Historic Building
Restaurant-Bar
First Aid Kit
Activities
Bird Watching
Nature Tour
Trekking
Cycling
Photography
Horseback RidingWarnings & Important Information
This area can be visited free of charge. Prior application or registration may not be required, but we recommend checking ahead to avoid exceeding capacity.
There is no electricity connection in the area. We recommend bringing chargers and a power bank.
The area may not be wheelchair accessible. Please contact the site owner before planning a visit with disabled guests.
Hot water and showers are not available in the area.
There is no permanent toilet in the area. We recommend preparing portable toilet solutions.
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Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı
Samsun Bafra
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Stretching across 21,700 hectares in the Bafra district of Samsun, where the Kızılırmak meets the Black Sea, the Kızılırmak Delta is one of Turkey's most important wetlands, declared a Ramsar Site in 1998. Fourteen different habitats formed by reed beds, brackish and freshwater lake mirrors, wet meadows, dunes, salt marshes, and flooded forests turn the delta into a unique wildlife refuge. To date, 358 bird species have been recorded in the delta. Species such as the crane, purple swamphen, purple heron, spoonbill, gadwall, red-crested pochard, and ferruginous duck make the area a world-class bird-watching paradise. Within the Wildlife Development Area there are a visitor center, a video monitoring center, bird-watching towers, a cafeteria, a bird-ringing station, and a wildlife first-aid clinic. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, nature hiking, cycling tours, picnics, and nature photography. Arriving from Bafra via the Doğanca or 19 Mayıs Yörükler Mahallesi entrances, the area can be toured from the parking lot onward with the municipality's shuttle vehicles.
What's Offered
- Soil
- Forest
- Lake
- Safe Area
- Mobile Signal
- Forest
- Wildlife
- Parking
- Historic Building
- Restaurant-Bar
- First Aid Kit
Activities
Bird WatchingNature TourTrekkingCyclingPhotographyHorseback RidingWarnings & Important Information
This area can be visited free of charge. Prior application or registration may not be required, but we recommend checking ahead to avoid exceeding capacity.
There is no electricity connection in the area. We recommend bringing chargers and a power bank.
The area may not be wheelchair accessible. Please contact the site owner before planning a visit with disabled guests.
Hot water and showers are not available in the area.
There is no permanent toilet in the area. We recommend preparing portable toilet solutions.
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No reviews yet. Be the first to write one!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı?
Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı is located in Bafra, Samsun (Karadeniz).
Is Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı free?
Yes, Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı is free and open to the public.
What facilities does Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı offer?
Facilities such as Safe Area, Mobile Signal, Forest, Wildlife, Parking, Historic Building are available.
What are the opening hours of Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı?
Opening hours: Daily 09:00 - 19:00.
What activities are available around Kızılırmak Deltası Ramsar Alanı?
Activities such as Bird Watching, Nature Tour, Trekking, Cycling, Photography, Horseback Riding are possible.
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Entrance fees and area details are based on public national park records of the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Text and presentation belong to Obania. Last updated: July 19, 2026.