Discover Abuko Nature Reserve

Abuko Nature Reserve, just a 30-minute drive from your coastal hotels, stands as the first protected reserve in The Gambia. The reserve boasts a diverse landscape, including gallery and savanna woodland, providing a habitat for various wildlife species.

Explore the reserve and witness some of our country’s remaining large wildlife, including Hyena, Antelope, Duiker, and Western Baboons. You’ll also encounter three different monkey species: Green, Red Patas, and Colobus Monkey, among others.

For bird enthusiasts, Abuko Nature Reserve offers a fantastic opportunity to spot unique avian species such as the Gray-Headed Bristle Bill, Western Blue Bill, Violet and Green Turaco, Palm-Nut Vulture, White-Backed Night Heron, and more.