Kiang West National Park

Kiang West National Park encompasses 11,526 hectares of Guinea savanna, dry deciduous woodland, tidal flats, and mangrove creeks along the southern bank of the Gambia River.

The Gambia Department of Parks and Wildlife Management established this protected area in 1987 to safeguard one of the largest wildlife populations in the country.

Local communities maintain traditional practices within designated areas of the park, including small-scale firewood collection, forest product gathering, and rice cultivation.

The headquarters and tourist facilities are located in Dumbuto village, 145 kilometers from Banjul, with access requiring a four-wheel-drive vehicle for proper navigation.

The park hosts over 290 bird species, including 21 types of raptors, with the bateleur eagle serving as the official symbol of this natural reserve.

Location: Lower River Division

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 13.38333,-15.91667

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:39