Tanji River Bird Reserve
Tanji River (Karinti) Bird Reserve
A reserve of dunes, lagoons, and mangroves at the mouth of the Tanji River, where hundreds of waterbird and raptor species can be seen during the migratory season.
The Tanji River Bird Reserve was established in 1993. It covers about 6 square kilometers, including the estuary lagoons, coastal dunes, scrubland, and the offshore Bijol Islands, which are breeding grounds for seabirds. Over 300 bird species have been recorded here. In winter, many European migratory birds arrive, and you can often see ospreys, pelicans, terns, and various herons. You can ask for a guide at the reserve entrance, and early morning or late afternoon are the best times. Visiting the Bijol Islands requires arranging a separate boat and is only possible outside the breeding season. Entry fees are low, and the reserve can be combined with Tanji Fishing Village on the same trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tanji Fishing Village
- Bijilo Forest Park (Monkey Park)
- Sanyang Beach
- Senegambia Strip
- Kotu Beach & Kotu Creek
- Serrekunda Market
- Abuko Nature Reserve
- Bakau Fish Market