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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
African Manatee (Trichechus senegalensis) in the wild
near River Gambia National Park, Gambia

River Gambia National Park, Gambia is one of the top spots to sight African Manatee (Trichechus senegalensis) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

African Manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)

BEST TIME TO SEE

November-May

SIGHTING TIP

Take a quiet boat through mangrove creeks at dawn; look for a broad grey back or a swirl at the surface.

Coordinates

13.5500°N, 14.6000°W

HABITAT

Rivers, estuaries and mangroves

CONSERVATION STATUS

Vulnerable

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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