Bijilo Forest Park (Monkey Park)
Bijilo Forest Park
A small forest beside the beach resorts where green monkeys and red colobus are almost within arm's reach, with trails linking coastal dunes and woodland.
Bijilo Forest Park sits right beside the south side of the Senegambia Strip in Kololi. Covering about 51 hectares, it is nicknamed the 'Monkey Park'. Several walking loops wind through the woods, where green monkeys and West African red colobus often appear right by the path, and you may also spot squirrels and many bird species. On the seaward side are dunes and beach. Feeding the monkeys is prohibited, so please don't buy the peanuts sold by vendors at the entrance, and keep food and small belongings secure. Entry is cheap, the park is reachable on foot or by taxi from the resort area, and it suits a relaxed half-day visit.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Senegambia Strip
- Kotu Beach & Kotu Creek
- Serrekunda Market
- Bakau Fish Market
- Kachikally Crocodile Pool
- Bakau Botanical Garden
- Abuko Nature Reserve
- Tanji River Bird Reserve