Abuko Nature Reserve

Summary

Abuko Nature Reserve lies near Lamin, within reach of Banjul. Protected as a water catchment from 1916 and declared a nature reserve in 1968, it features gallery forest, pools and savannah.

Habitats and wildlife

The archive describes the Lamin stream and a chain of pools that support birds, reptiles and mammals. Forest and savannah habitats occur close together, helping explain the reserve’s variety of wildlife.

Learning through conservation

The original guide discusses environmental education, observation hides and the rehabilitation of confiscated animals. These descriptions reflect the period in which the guide was written; current facilities and access should be checked before visiting.

Photographs from the archive

Edited from the original Gambia.dk archive. Historical information reflects the period described.