Bijilo Forest Park, Nature reserve in West Coast Division, Gambia
This 51-hectare forest park contains multiple walking trails that wind through gallery forest, low bush, and grass environments near the Atlantic coast.
The forest park received its protected status in 1952 and opened to visitors in 1991, becoming a key destination for nature observation in Gambia.
The park functions as an educational center where local communities participate in conservation programs focused on protecting native species and their habitats.
Visitors can access three different marked trails ranging from 900 to 1400 meters, with guides available for detailed information about local wildlife.
The park houses 133 bird species and several monkey populations, including green vervet, red colobus, and patas monkeys in their natural environment.
Location: West Coast Division
Inception: 1982
Address: C7H9+CCX, Serrekunda, The Gambia Serrekunda Serrekunda
Phone: +2207919937
GPS coordinates: 13.43278,-16.72639
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:31
Gambia features national parks with wildlife, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, busy traditional markets, and historical sites. The country hosts several nature reserves for bird and crocodile watching, colonial fortifications, megalithic circles, and museums documenting local history. The Gambia River flows through the territory and forms islands accessible to visitors.
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Abuko Nature Reserve
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Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool
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Albert Market
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Banjul Island
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Tanbi Wetland Complex
12 km
Denton Bridge
11.3 km
Tanji Bird Reserve
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King Fahad Mosque in Banjul
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Box Bar Stadium
15.9 km
Fort Bullen
20.2 km
Pipeline Mosque
5.3 km
Portuguese Chapel of Albreda
38.6 km
Maurel Frères Building
38.8 km
Tanji Bridge
11.1 km
Trinity Methodist Church
5.4 km
Sanyang Beach
20.1 km
Kotu Beach
3.5 km
Musée national de Gambie
16.5 km
Bakau Craft Market
8 km
Gambia Reptile Farm
34.8 km
Brikama Craft Market
17.6 km
Paradise Beach
20.1 km
Makasutu Culture Forest
18.5 km
Tanje Village Museum
12.8 km
CFAO Building
38.6 km
National Botanical Gardens
8.1 km
Beach
7.6 kmReviews
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