Gambia · national park
Kiang West National Park
Kiang West National Park is a national park in Gambia, established in 1987, covering 115 km² (44 sq mi). It is the largest of Gambia's 3 national parks.
- Area
- 115 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BJL · 80 km
Nearest airports to Kiang West National Park
- 1 BJL80 kmstraight line
- 2 ZIG100 kmstraight line
- 3 CSK142 kmstraight line
Ziguinchor, SenegalMore about Kiang West National Park
Kiang West National Park is one of 3 national parks in the Gambia — National park found in Gambia. It covers 115 km² (11,500 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the largest national park in the Gambia (67.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in the Gambia (the first dates from 1978). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kiang West National Park
The closest airport is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 80 km away — around 1 h 44 min by car; alternatively Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 100 km). Other national parks within reach include Niumi National Park (49 km²), Saloum Delta National Park (760 km²), River Gambia National Park (6 km²) and Basse Casamance National Park (50 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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