Abuko Nature Reserved

Abuko

Hanging out with monkeys and soaking in the green vibes at Abuko Learn More

Abuko Nature Reserved

Abuko

Abuko National Park  Learn More

Abuko National Park

Abuko

Exploring the green soul of The Gambia,  Abuko, where adventure meets serenity Learn More

The national Park

Abuko

Biodiversity at Abuko National Park  Learn More

Abuko National Park

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Abuko nature reserve

Birds and wildlife

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The Lamin Stream, which flows through the forest, was first given protection in 1916 when it was fenced off to create a water collection point. This enclosure led to a noticeable increase in wildlife and plant life within the forest. It became the first nature park among six protected wildlife management areas in The Gambia. The park’s flora features a classic mix of savanna, grassland, and forest landscapes.

Among its diverse fauna are three primate species: Red monkeys, Velvet monkeys, and Patas monkeys. Other mammals include squirrels, antelopes, porcupines, African palm civets, mongooses, galagos, and various rodents like cane rats. The park is also home to a range of reptiles, including monitor lizards, Nile and dwarf crocodiles, spitting cobra, black cobra, python, puff adder, and green mamba. With more than 270 bird species, it’s a birdwatcher’s paradise. At one end of the park are several enclosures serving as an orphanage for needy animals, including one housing a pack of hyenas.

Quick Facts

Abuko National Park

Abuko National Park

Abuko National Park was the country's first designated wildlife reserve.

Flora at Abuko Nature Reserve

The flora consists of a typical savanna and gallery forest landscape. Typical trees, up to thirty feet high, are: oil palm, mahogany, iroko and anthocleista procera.

Fauna at Abuko Nature Reserve

There are a three primate species: vervet monkeys, red colobus monkeys and patas monkeys Other mammals include antelope, squirrel, porcupine, African palm civets, mongooses, galagos  and several types of rodents.

 

 

Abuko Nature Reserved

Gambia's Eco park