Baboon island in the Gambia River, part of River Gambia National Park
The Gambia has the following National parks and nature reserves, managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management:[1]
| Park / reserve | Area (ha) | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuko Nature Reserve | 105 | 1916 | The country's first designated wildlife reserve. |
| Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve | 22,000 | 1996 | The first reserve in the Gambia to be acknowledged as a wetland area worth of protection according to the Ramsar Convention. |
| Kiang West National Park | 11,000 | 1987 | One of the largest and most important wildlife reserves in the Gambia. |
| Niumi National Park | 4,940 | 1986 | On the coast, contiguous with Senegal's Delta du Saloum National Park and Biosphere Reserve. |
| River Gambia National Park | 570 | 1978 | A chimpanzee reserve, off-limits to visitors. |
| Tanbi Wetland Complex | 4,500 | 2001 | |
| Tanji Bird Reserve | 612 | 1993 |
See also
References
- ↑ "National Parks & Nature Reserves in Gambia". Gambia Guide. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
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