MOVIE: The Gambia, November 2018
A short one week trip to The Gambia staying at Avalon Lodge! Their website is here: ( Don’t forget to join The Gambia Tourism Forum on Facebook if you are looking for help and suggestions for your perfect West African holiday in The Gambia. Many of us in the Facebook forum have been many times and there are also many expats. Also look out for the group holidays that we sometimes do by joining the Facebook forum. Our next group holiday is September 2019 at Kunta Kinteh Bungalows for 2 weeks. The group holidays are an ideal introduction to The Gambia for someone who’s never been before.
The Bijilo Forest Park (Monkey Park), Kololi, Gambia (foto)
The Bijilo Forest Park (Monkey Park), Kololi, Gambia (foto), 9 lutego 2019
Bijilo Forest Park in Banjul, Gambia
Bijilo Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia, lying in the coastal zone about 11 km west of Banjul the Kombo Saint Mary District.
The species rich Bijilo Forest Park is a fenced woodland which was gazetted in 1952 and covers an area of 51.3 hectares situated on the coast just south of the Senegambia area of Kololi. The park consists of mainly of closed canopy forest with a significant number of Borassus aethiopum palms. The park was opened to the public in 1991 and now receives over 23,000 visitors per year.
There is a 4.5 km nature trail in the park Park is over that takes visitors through the varied habitats of forest, coastal scrubland and sand dunes and there is also a 'straight' footpath which cuts through the scrub and forest close to the beach often referred to as the 'ornithological path'. This route is the one favoured by visiting birdwatchers. There is a small pond within the forest which is maintained to act as a watering hole for many of the forest animals. Signs, benches and viewing point have been provided for visitors.
Bijilo Forest Park has a diverse fauna of invertebrates, reptiles and mammals. There are troops of green monkeys, Western red colobus, Campbell's mona monkey and patas. The green monkeys have been fed by visitors and this has caused issues with the monkeys and the park is now trying to stop this practice. There is also a population of the nocturnal Senegal bushbaby. Other mammal species which can be seen include the Gambian sun squirrel, African civet, genets, mongooses, brush-tailed porcupine among other smaller, less noticeable species. The forest is also home to a diverse reptile fauna including agama, rainbow and monitor lizards and some interesting and colour ful insects and invertebrates including fire ants, dragonflies, termites, butterflies, and the golden silk orb-weaver.
Over 133 bird species have been recorded in the Bijilo Forest Park including such interesting species as the black-necked weaver, red-billed hornbill, greater honeyguide, bearded barbet, oriole warbler, palm-nut vulture and long-tailed nightjar. These and the many other species make the area attractive to the many European birdwatchers who visit The Gambia. The birdwatching is most productive towards the coast where migrants such as Caspian tern and osprey can be seen.
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#AfricaAsOne Part 33: Gambia. A place that makes you smile.
This week the ball leads the AfricaAsOne team to Gambia. This country is known as the smiling coast of Africa and it’s easy to see why. Everyone we meet here greets us with a warm, toothy grin. First up we spend some time with a local sand artist. Then it’s time to learn about traditional instruments with the help of a Kora player. Finally we get to sample some delicious local food. It’s been a good week in Gambia.
Credits
Creative Agency - 7 Different Kinds of Smoke
Logistics and Activations - Treble Group
Production and Filming - Hammersmith and Elephant
Facebook, Twitter & Influencer marketing - Have You Heard
Transport - Land Rover South Africa
Telecom - AWE Telemetry
Mobile Telecom - Fluxcon
Vehicle Modifications - Front Runner
Medical Eye test - Mercy Ships
Navigation - Tracks4Africa
Activations - Tag Rugby
Monkey Business: Gambia Tour
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The last of the Gambia chronicles. I love Africa and I can't wait to travel to Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Cape Town and anywhere else that comes onto my radar. Travelling to round the world destination is one of my passions and each time I get on a airplane and transport myself into a new culture I learn new things, gain new perspectives and grow as a person. You cannot beat it.
In this video I took a whistle stop tour of the main tourist spots in Gambia and you will see me at the crocodile pool in Bakau, driving through Serrakunda, in the Abuko Nature Reserve taking pics of the monkeys and on Paradise Beach in Sanyang. I aslo went to Brikama and bought too many beautiful carvings for myself and friends. The artwork there is so amazing and I love it. This time I also fell for the vibrant fabrics and even had an outfit made which I forgot to include the footage, but there are some pics on my instagram.
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Music by: Kevin Macleod, 'Bumba Crossing'
Bijilo Beach Sunset Scene, The Gambia, 1080p FHD (31/10/2017)
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A Tourist's Guide to Banjul/Bakau, The Gambia. www.theredquest.com
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We fly to the Gambia for some Easter sun. We visit the capital, Banjul, see the crocodile pool of Bakau, and see a few national parks
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Gambia 4x4 Trip
A trip around Gambia
- A community school in Serekunda
- Cattle market near Serekunda
- The wilderness around Brikama
- Tribe in Berending
- Boat trip over the Gambia river, at the border crossing with Senegal
- Tamba Kuruba beach lodge
- Tanji fish market
THE GAMBIA
The Gambia, just after senegambia beach. A nice drive with the wind in your hair! All You Gambians, I hope you remember this place and never forget where you come from!