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Banjul is home to some riverine forests that are tropical and these are located within the Abuko reserve of nature. This nature reserve was designed to give a basic understanding of the fauna, avi fauna and flora that is located in Gambia. The unique nature within this reserve enables visitors to get an understanding of the biodiversity levels of the country and this includes both the current levels and past levels. The reserve is home to a vast array of different creatures and this includes fish, reptiles, mammals and birds. This attraction is very popular with the tourist from all across the world due to the frequent flights to Banjul.

This reserve has been classed as one of the most visited attractions within Banjul and it attracts about thirty three thousand visitors every year. This reserve is located about twenty-five kilometers from Banjul. Since 1916 this reserve has been under protection as an area for water catchment. This site was declared officially as a reserve of nature during 1968 and it covers about one hundred and five hectares.

The center part of this reserve consists of gallery forests or groundwater that is surrounded by a chain that consist of three different pools. This dense forest of evergreen progressively makes way for Guinea Savannah. Herbs and grass tend to dominate the ground the further you go from the water.

This nature reserve has a vast number of different pools that visitors can explore. The pools that are located in the northeastern part of this reserve are home to a large number of Nile crocodiles and these tend to attract a wide range of mammals and bird especially during the summer season. The pools are also home to number of different species of fish. There is an education center within the reserve and this overlooks the crocodile pool and this enables visitors to enjoy spectacular views of the pool and the surrounding areas.