Bolong Fenyo Community Wildlife Reserve- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Bolong Fenyo Community Wildlife Reserve, established on 25th March 2008, spans 345 hectares along a 2-kilometre Atlantic coastline near Gunjur village, 35 km from Banjul. This reserve encompasses diverse ecosystems, including mangroves, coastal dunes, woodlands, and marshes, serving as a vital habitat for resident and migratory birds, green turtles, and marine life. Over 76 bird species, such as Caspian terns and black-winged stilts, have been recorded, alongside 11 reptile and 16 mammal species, including Nile monitors and bottlenose dolphins. The reserve's flora features rhun palms, baobabs, and acacias, with conservation efforts led by local groups and international partners to protect its fragile ecosystems.