Bao Bolong Wetland ReserveStone Circles of Sine NgayèneStone Circles of WanarMutaro Kunda Forest ParkBumari MosqueDumbuto Community Forest
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Nioro

Nioro is a town in Lower River Division district, The Gambia of about 1,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 12 mosques & dargahs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène and Stone Circles of Wanar.

13.3500° N, 15.7500° WPop. 1,746

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see5
Notable78
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, nature spot near Nioro
Must-see

Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

Nature spot · 26 km · North Bank Division

Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène, heritage site near Nioro
Must-see

Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène

Heritage site · 56 km · Kaolack Region

Stone Circles of Wanar, heritage site near Nioro
Must-see

Stone Circles of Wanar

Heritage site · 73 km · Kaffrine Region

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One day from Nioro

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:11 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nioro
  2. Bumari Mosquemosque · 30 min
  3. Bao Bolong Wetland Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Brikama Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Faba Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mutaro Kunda Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Nioro
Today’s loopNioroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nioro?

Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (nature spot, about 26 km), Mutaro Kunda Forest Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Bumari Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Bumari Community Garden (garden, about 8 km), Dumbuto Community Forest (attraction, about 10 km), Brikama Forest Park (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 12 mosques & dargahs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest dargah to Nioro?

Bumari Mosque, about 8 km by road; Mosquée de Ndiamacouta (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Nioro?

Mutaro Kunda Forest Park, about 8 km by road; Bumari Community Garden (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nioro?

Start in Nioro, visit Bumari Mosque, then Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, then Brikama Forest Park, then Faba Forest Park, then Mutaro Kunda Forest Park, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.