The Gambia River
Some rivers are relatively straight, while others twist and turn across the landscape, similar to the scribble of someone checking if their pen is dry.
The Gambia River is approximately 700 miles (1,130 km) long.
The Gambia River follows a winding route as it flows from its source in Fouta Djallon in Guinea and flows westwards through the countries of Senegal and The Gambia.
The Gambia River runs through the heart of The Gambia. The Gambia is incredibly narrow, measuring less than 30 miles wide at its widest!
Fun Fact: The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa.
The area where The Gambia is today was once part of Ghana empire from the 5th to 11th century and later Mali Empire from the 13th century.
Journey Journals
Journey Journals
Explore, observe and document the natural world using all your senses. Imagine you are on a boat cruise on The Gambia River. What can you see, feel, hear, and touch?
Hop On Board!
Hop On Board!
The Ninki Nanka lives near The Gambia River and is ready to take you on a tour of his home!
Step right on board, and give your ticket to the Ninki Nanka. Have your paper, have your pens and let's have some fun exploring the Gambia river!
The Fantastic Creatures That Call The Gambia River Home!
The river and river banks are home to some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife, including aardvarks, hyenas, crocodiles, chameleons and bottlenose dolphins.
There are over 600 species of birds in The Gambia, including hawks, hornbills and storks.
Explore
Explore
If you love animals, this series is for you! Learn about the animals that call the Gambia River home.
Challenge: I can see, hear, feel,
touch
Challenge: I can see, hear, feel,
touch
Use your senses to describe the area...
