The Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal is about 35 miles from Banjul in The Gambia. To get to the 6000 acre reserve, our bus had to cross the Gambia River by ferry and then traverse both The Gambia and Senegal immigration systems. After traveling 3.5hr from Banjul, we finally arrived at the wildlife reserve. While their website describes lions, none were present currently; but the website does describe a dedicated 40-45 min guided walk with lions- likely in a separate enclosure not available to our short tour. Of the 2 rhinos, only one was still alive; but we were unable to sight it during ~2hr drive in a 22-person safari vehicle. One learned lesson is to not board such a large truck and not sit so close to the rear wheel. The crowded truck also did not enable good 360-degree views either.

Antelope

Giant Derby Eland antelope: Note the wound on the rear leg

Giraffes

Zebras. The zebra in the first picture may be pregnant? (pic was taken by Bob since he was on that side of the truck).

After the tour ended, I found a few birds. It would have been nice to spent more time looking for the many bird species that are known to reside in the area.

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