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Off The Beaten Path: Abuko Nature Reserve
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  • Updated by Wafro on Jun 26, 2004
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  • The Gambia - Abuko N.R. - The Gambia
  • Abuko N.R. - The Gambia
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  • When you go early in the morning, you’ll have the reserve for you alone. It’s also the ideal moment to spot animals. Birds, monkeys, crocodiles, lizards, duikers, etc… I forgot the entrance fee, but it wasn’t expensive.
    Abuko Reserve lies on the right side of the tarmac road from Banjul to Yundum Airport.


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    Off The Beaten Path: Abuko the Bird Paradise
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  • When you're into birds, Abuko Nature Reserve is the place to be.
    Inside the reserve you'll find an excellent hideout (next to a pool), where you can observe a large variety of birds.
    There're also semi-professional ornithologists, who will offer you their services, for a small fee.
    Don't forget your binoculars and camera.


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    Off The Beaten Path: Kiang West National Park
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  • Written by Wafro on Aug 30, 2005
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  • The area of Kiang West National Park is approximately 110 km2 and one of the most important wildlife areas in The Gambia. It was established as a national park in 1987. In the mangrove creeks, the manatee and the Nile crocodile occur. In the mangrove forests and tidal flats you can see clawless otter, marsh mongoose and Sitatunga and sometimes you can spot Roan antelopes. The park is situated in Lower River Division in the Kiang West District.

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    Comments for Wafro about The Gambia
    j.h.S.yx Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:55 UTC
     I know this pool and I touched this crocodiles some years ago ! j.h.S.yx!
    glenruby Tue Jan 22, 2008 16:42 UTC
     Hoping to travel to The Gambia next Spring to work with the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust.Just wondering where's the nearest airport and whats the best transport from there to Gambia? Would be based in the region of the village of Sambel Kunda.great page!
    Acirfa Wed Oct 24, 2007 13:09 UTC
     Enjoyed this page, nicely different for the usual touristy stuff.
    VeronicaG Thu Dec 28, 2006 17:17 UTC
     This must have been quite the experience! It was interesting hearing about the Kroc pond--it's amazing they allow themselves to be "pet"...regards from Texas
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