Notable sanctuary · West Coast Division, The Gambia
Folonko
Folonko is a sanctuary in West Coast Division, The Gambia.
Folonko: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Folonko
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Folonko — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 13.09060, -16.76135. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Folonko
- Tanji Mosque · dargah · West Coast Division · ~36 km · Must-see
- Bijol Islands · beach · ~42 km · Must-see
- Abuko Nature Reserve · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~45 km · Must-see
- Bijilo Forest Park · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~48 km · Must-see
- Kololi Beach · beach · ~51 km · Must-see
- Pipeline Mosque · dargah · Kanifing Municipal Council · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kachikally Crocodile Pool · museum · Kanifing Municipal Council · ~55 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Church · church · Banjul · ~57 km · Must-see
- Gambia National Museum · museum · Banjul · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kunta Kinteh Island · attraction · North Bank Division · ~63 km · Must-see
- Fort James · fort · North Bank Division · ~63 km · Must-see
- St. Martin's Church · church · West Coast Division · ~0 km
- Kartong Bird Observatory · attraction · West Coast Division · ~0 km
- Central Mosque · dargah · West Coast Division · ~1 km
- Tesito Beach · beach · West Coast Division · ~1 km
- Halahin Beach · beach · West Coast Division · ~2 km
- Baboi Beach · beach · West Coast Division · ~3 km
- Sandele beach · beach · West Coast Division · ~4 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Folonko
- Abuko Nature Reserve · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~45 km · Must-see
- Bijilo Forest Park · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~48 km · Must-see
- Saloum Delta National Park · sanctuary · Fatick Region · ~99 km · Must-see
- Basse Casamance National Park · sanctuary · Ziguinchor Region · ~102 km · Must-see
- Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve · sanctuary · North Bank Division · ~140 km · Must-see
- Gambia Reptile Farm · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~4 km
- Berrending Forest Park · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~6 km
- East Nyantan Faraba Forest Park · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~12 km
- East Gunjur Forest Park · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~12 km
- West Kunjukeng Forest Park · sanctuary · West Coast Division · ~19 km
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Folonko yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Folonko?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Folonko?
Nearby: Tanji Mosque (dargah, 36 km), Bijol Islands (beach, 42 km), Abuko Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 45 km), Bijilo Forest Park (sanctuary, 48 km), Kololi Beach (beach, 51 km), Pipeline Mosque (dargah, 52 km).
Is Folonko worth visiting?
Folonko is listed as a notable sanctuary in The Gambia on Spotwander.