Kanifing Municipal Council district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Abuko

Abuko is a town in Kanifing Municipal Council district, The Gambia, home to about 6,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 mosques & dargahs, 30 beaches & coast and 23 churches. The must-see places are Abuko Nature Reserve (2 km), Pipeline Mosque (8 km) and Kachikally Crocodile Pool (10 km).

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Abuko, The Gambia
Abuko, Kanifing Municipal Council district, The Gambia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Abuko at a glance

Location
Kanifing Municipal Council district, The Gambia
Population
about 6,572
Coordinates
13.4042° N, 16.6558° W
Places within 50 km
201 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Abuko

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Abuko

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Abuko. The closest is Abuko Nature Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Abuko

53 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Abuko. The closest is Madarasatul Nuuru Basir (1 km); the best-known is Pipeline Mosque (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Abuko

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Abuko. The closest is Kotu Beach (11 km); the best-known is Kololi Beach (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Abuko

24 churches within 100 km of Abuko. The closest is St Charles (2 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Abuko

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Abuko. The closest is St. Mary’s Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Abuko

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abuko. The closest is Tallinding Sitokoto (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Abuko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abuko
  2. 2 km Abuko Nature Reserve · nature spot, West Coast Division
  3. 12 km Bijilo Forest Park · nature spot, West Coast Division
  4. 3 km Kololi Beach · beach
  5. 5 km Pipeline Mosque · mosque, Kanifing Municipal Council
  6. 3 km Kachikally Crocodile Pool · museum, Kanifing Municipal Council
  7. 10 km Back to Abuko

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abuko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4358Abuko Nature Reserve (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4653Madarasatul Nuuru Basir (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3038Kotu Beach (11 km)
    Other attractions2735MyFarm (5 km)
    Churches2324St Charles (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves714St. Mary’s Island (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1212Tallinding Sitokoto (4 km)
    Museums610Kachikally Crocodile Pool (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Tour D'observation de l'Avifaune de L'ile Au Oiseaux (34 km)
    Parks56Paradise View Park (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla (81 km)
    Caves11Raktak (7 km)

    Abuko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abuko?

    Abuko Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Pipeline Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Kachikally Crocodile Pool (museum, about 10 km), Bijilo Forest Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Kololi Beach (beach, about 11 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abuko?

    201 places on Spotwander: 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 mosques & dargahs, 30 beaches & coast, 27 other attractions, 23 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Abuko?

    Abuko Nature Reserve, about 2 km by road; Tanbi Wetland National Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Abuko?

    Madarasatul Nuuru Basir, about 1 km by road; Tabokoto Main Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Abuko?

    Kotu Beach, about 11 km by road; Kotu Point (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abuko?

    Start in Abuko, visit Abuko Nature Reserve, then Bijilo Forest Park, then Kololi Beach, then Pipeline Mosque, then Kachikally Crocodile Pool, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abuko?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Abuko

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Abuko’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Abuko on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.