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    Niumi National Park

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    Overview

    Niumi National Park was gazetted in 1986 under section 5.2 of the Wildlife Act (1977). Niumi National Park encompasses the southern tip of the Sine-Saloum Delta. The wetland complex is primarily coastal in nature with seasonal variation in the hydrological regime of the inland component. The fauna of the area is diverse though not exceedingly abundant and includes the West African Manatee (Tricheus senegalensis) and Atlantic Hump-backed Dolphin (Sousa teuszii). Niumi National Park occupies the coastal strip of the north bank of the River Gambia and covers approximately 7758 ha of which 4940 ha of terrestrial and 2818.ha of marine waters. The park extends northwards to the Senegalese border where it joins with the Delta du Saloum National Park. Essentially Niumi National Park forms the southern limit of the vast delta complex, which is centered on the seasonal Sine and Saloum Rivers. Eleven peripheral villages use the Park. Three villages are located within the Park area. Bakindik Koto is the only village located well within the mainland area of the Park and the villages of Jinack Niji and Jinack Kajata are located on the north-eastern end of Jinack Island. Several other villages lies on the eastern periphery fringes of the Park.

    Vital Information

      Country

      The Gambia

      Area Square kilometre km²

      49,4 km²

      Drinking Water

      Gambia Drinking Water Advice. INTRODUCTION: At first, drinking the tap water is not advisable—as the water does not go through the same purification process as in the EU, diarrhoea can occur in people who have not yet built up immunity to bacteria or other impurities in the water.

      Currency

      Gambian dalasi

      The best wildlife viewing time

      October, November, December

      Season of Park

      For birders, the early dry season, from late October to December, is the optimum time to visit.

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