The Tapoa airstrip. A very nice strip, really - complete with a helipad! This area is kind of known to be a hang out for cheetahs. The whole park probably has a total cheetah population only 20! They are probably a subspecies of cheetah, slightly different in size and appearance from the ones in east and south Africa. Most of the Park area is covered with shrubs and grass; cheetahs need open areas to spot and catch prey. So, it makes sense that they would like the airstrip. There is no regular airtraffic here - or anywhere else in Niger for that matter.