Abuko Nature Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Gambia, Tours &

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Abuko Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Gambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Abuko Nature Reserve, located south of Abuko town in The Gambia, is the country's first established wildlife reserve. The protected area features a mix of savanna and gallery forest, home to diverse flora like oil palms and mahogany trees. Wildlife includes vervet monkeys, Nile crocodiles, over 270 bird species, and small mammals such as antelope and civets. Initially fenced in 1916 to protect the Lamin Stream, it became a conservation area in 1968 under the Gambia Department of Parks and Wildlife Management. The reserve also houses an animal orphanage for rescued species. Recognized as an Important Bird Area, it attracts birdwatchers with species like green turacos and West African pied hornbills.

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Reviews of Abuko

Jennifer Harking

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-03

Beautiful peaceful place. Some animals can be seen in their natural environment but you are not guaranteed to see everything as they are free to roam. We had a guide that was very helpful and friendly and at a good price. Staff were not pushy at all and were friendly. Like everywhere in the Gambia you need to negotiate and know what's reasonable. Be prepared to walk but enjoy it.
Carla Rodrigues

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-15

A reserve but the highlight are the nursery of the animals that they rescue The rest of the park is nice to see birds .
Lottie Grafton

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-05

Abuko is an amazing nature reserve with two types of monkeys in rehabilitation orphanage! So many amazing bird species to be spotted around the park! Highly recommended for families and nature lovers!
Maarten de Ruiter

4
Reviewed: 2023-11-13

We quickly realized when arriving in Gambia that Abuko is a nature reserve that isn't running well because of financial reasons. Entry fee was extremely low. We ran out of time to fully experience the entire reserve so we've only seen a part of it. The hike through the park was serene and quite beautiful. The animal cages are basic and that part looks rundown. We hope the park gets the attention it deserves because the place has a lot of potential to be something much better than it is in its current state.
K N

4
Reviewed: 2023-02-22

It is a beautiful place but you can tell that the government has not been spending money to care for it. Our guide was very helpful and seeing the animals was interesting. I’d recommend going