Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

The Gambia

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Located on the north bank of the Gambia River, Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve contains savannah woodland, mangrove forest and salt marsh, and is famed for its birdwatching potential. The best way to visit is on a pirogue cruise through the bolongs (creeks) and thick mangroves of the reserve.

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