Wildlife & Birdwatching — The Gambia Travel Guides

Mar 2, 2026

The Abuko Nature Reserve, located 30 km from Banjul, hosts over 270 bird species, including the rare Violet Turaco. Entrance fees are 150 GMD for foreigners, and average temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C between November and April, the prime birdwatching season in The Gambia.

Mar 2, 2026

Abuko Nature Reserve, 25 km from Banjul, is home to over 280 bird species including the African fish eagle and the blue-bellied roller. Entrance fees are 100 GMD for locals and 300 GMD for tourists, with average daytime temperatures around 30°C, ideal for birdwatching year-round.

Mar 2, 2026

River Gambia National Park, established in 1979, spans 585 hectares along the Gambia River near Banjul and protects over 100 chimpanzees. Entry fees for tourists are 500 GMD, with guided tours to Baboon Islands located 20 km upriver, home to colonies of green monkeys and baboons.

Mar 2, 2026

Kiang West National Park, established in 1987, covers 11,500 hectares about 150 km from Banjul. Entrance fees are GMD 200 for locals and GMD 1,000 for tourists. The park is home to over 300 bird species and primates like the green monkey, thriving in an average annual temperature of 28°C.

Mar 2, 2026

Makasutu Culture Forest, located 30 km south of Banjul, covers 2,000 hectares of dense tropical woodland. Guided canoe trips along the Gambia River start at GMD 500, while walking tours through the forest’s 5 km trail highlight over 200 bird species native to the area.

Mar 2, 2026

Bijilo Forest Park, located 12 km from Banjul, covers 51 hectares and is home to over 300 green monkeys and 150 bird species. Entrance fees are 250 GMD for locals and 1,000 GMD for tourists, with daytime temperatures averaging 27°C during the dry season from November to May.