River Gambia National Park

The Central River Division's Niamina East district is home to the River Gambia National Park, which opened its doors in 1978. It is located on the Gambia River's left bank. One main island and four smaller islands make up the 585 ha (1,450 acres) Baboon Islands archipelago, which is a part of the park. It is one of the best places to visit in Banjul. The public cannot enter the national park. Nyassang Forest Park is close to River Gambia National Park. The two parks are shown as a single region on some maps.

The country is literally a narrow strip of land to each side of the river, which is called "The Gambia". The phrase "The Gambia River is the Gambia and the Gambia is the river Gambia" is used frequently. It is a popular tourist destination and the main feature that cuts through the center of the nation. This 1,130 km (700 mi) long watercourse in West Africa rises in the Fouta Djallon plateau in Northern Guinea and flows primarily northwest into SE Senegal before turning west and cutting through The Gambia to reach the Atlantic Ocean at Banjul. The majority of the river's length can be navigated. Georgetown (Janjangbureh), located about 175 miles (280 km) upstream, is reachable by ocean-going vessels.

Entry into the islands is prohibited for the safety of the inhabitants and tourists since chimpanzees can be very hostile toward people. Exceptions can only be made with government permission. In 1998, even boat travel between the islands was significantly curtailed. Some people have tried to steal chimpanzees from the park in the past.

Location: Niamina East district of Central River Division.

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