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Abuko Nature Reserve

Coast  >  Gambia

This oldest protected wildlife area in The Gambia might be small, but offers excellent birding. More than 340 bird species have been recorded.

Añadido* por Wesley Smith
Última actualización 13 enero 2026

Descripción

Abuko Nature Reserve is the oldest protected wildlife area in The Gambia, famous for easy wildlife viewing and excellent birdwatching. The reserve covers 107 hectares of gallery forest, savannah grassland, and riparian habitat along the Lamin Stream. From the entrance, a 4 km circular easy path leads you through the area. Species commonly seen include Green Turaco, Violet Turaco, African Pygmy-Kingfisher, Collared Sunbird, Beautiful Sunbird, Bearded Barbet, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Palm-nut Vulture, Green Woodhoopoe, Broad-billed Roller, Yellow-crowned Gonolek, Oriole Warbler and African Paradise-Flycatcher.

Detalles

Accesso

Abuko Nature Reserve is located just south of the town of Abuko on on the Brikama Highway and is easily accessible from the main coastal holiday resorts in The Gambia. You can park right in front of the entrance. Press P on the map for directions. The Reserve is open from 6:30 am to 6 pm. The entrance fee is 35 dalasi (2025).

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Estanque

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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