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Notable sanctuary · Upper River Division, The Gambia

Faraba Swamp

Faraba Swamp is a sanctuary in Upper River Division, The Gambia.

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Faraba Swamp: 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 Faraba Swamp

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 Faraba Swamp — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 13.36393, -14.12297. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Faraba Swamp yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Faraba Swamp?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Faraba Swamp?

    Nearby: Mosque Compound (dargah, 5 km), Samba Kunda Mosque (dargah, 6 km), Women's community garden (sanctuary, 7 km), Painor Swamp (sanctuary, 8 km), Kufay Swamp (sanctuary, 11 km), Laybah Swamp (sanctuary, 11 km).

    Is Faraba Swamp worth visiting?

    Faraba Swamp is listed as a notable sanctuary in The Gambia on Spotwander.