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River Gambia National Park

A concise, edited introduction from the Gambia.dk archive. Historical details may have changed.

Summary

River Gambia National Park, also known as the Baboon Islands, is a group of five islands in the Central River Region. The archived guide describes gallery forest, swamp and savannah habitats.

Chimpanzee rehabilitation

A rehabilitation project began on the islands in 1979, providing a protected environment for rescued chimpanzees. The account explains the long process of helping animals recover and develop the skills needed to live independently.

Protecting the wider ecosystem

The guide also records hippopotamuses, primates, reptiles and a rich variety of waterbirds. Its wildlife counts and visitor restrictions are historical. Confirm current viewing arrangements with the park or rehabilitation project, and avoid close contact with the animals.

Photographs from the archive

From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.
From the River Gambia National Park archive.

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

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