Baboon Island
The Gambia
Here, you’ll experience life alongside chimpanzees protected within a national forest made up of three islands, located 270 km inland along the River Gambia. From the boat, visitors can closely observe the chimps—though sightings are not always guaranteed. You may also spot hippos, crocodiles, green vervet and western red colobus monkeys, hyenas, and warthogs during your journey.
Quick Facts
- Chimps Island
Situated approximately 100 miles east of the coastline.
- Baboons Island
Founded in 1960, by British woman for Chimps rehabilitation.
- Kuntaur
A tropical rain forest vegetation.
- Islands
The Baboon island archipelago is 1,450 acres consisting of one large & four small islands.