Abuko Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in West Coast Division, The Gambia
Abuko Nature Reserve spans 259 acres, containing tropical forests, savannas, and pools connected by the Lamin Stream running through its lands.
The area gained protected status in 1916 and became The Gambia's first official nature reserve in 1968 through conservation work by Kalilu and Eddie Brewer.
The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about The Gambia's native wildlife through guided tours and interpretive displays.
Located near coastal resorts, the reserve maintains several observation points and walking trails for viewing 290 bird species and numerous primate populations.
The Animal Orphanage, established in 1997, rehabilitates local wildlife including parrots, hyenas, and other native species within dedicated facilities.
Location: West Coast Division
Inception: 1968
Address: Brikama Hwy, Lamin, The Gambia Lamin Lamin
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-18:00
Phone: +2207248035
GPS coordinates: 13.39583,-16.64556
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:24
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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Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool
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Albert Market
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Bijilo Forest Park
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Banjul Island
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Tanbi Wetland Complex
3.9 km
Denton Bridge
8.2 km
Tanji Bird Reserve
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King Fahad Mosque in Banjul
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Box Bar Stadium
9.7 km
Fort Bullen
14.7 km
Pipeline Mosque
8.1 km
Portuguese Chapel of Albreda
29 km
Maurel Frères Building
29.3 km
Tanji Bridge
16.9 km
Trinity Methodist Church
6.3 km
Isla Sansankoto
31.2 km
Sanyang Beach
21.5 km
Kotu Beach
10.2 km
Musée national de Gambie
10.1 km
Bakau Craft Market
10.1 km
Brikama Craft Market
11.9 km
Paradise Beach
21.5 km
Makasutu Culture Forest
10.2 km
Tanje Village Museum
17.4 km
CFAO Building
29.1 km
National Botanical Gardens
10.1 km
Beach
9.9 kmReviews
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