Tanbi Wetland Complex

The Tanbi Wetland Complex is a large protected area of mangrove forest in the West African nation of Gambia.

Geography

Expansion

The 4500 acres, according to other sources 6000 ha Tanbi Wetland Complex is located west of the mouth of the Gambia River into the Atlantic Ocean. In the north, the area extends to the Toll Point and extends to the northwest on the Cape Creek to close at Cape St. Mary.

To the northwest, the area around the island of St. Mary's Iceland is limited, on which is located the capital Banjul. The island is separated by the channel Oyster Creek. About this channel the Denton Bridge leading to the mainland in east-west direction. To the west lies Gambia's largest city Serekunda, further south, close to the places Abuko and Lamin. Southwest extends the area to Mandinari Point.

Waters

In his tight channel network flow some waters that are part of the river system of the Gambia, as the Lamin Bolong Bolong and Daranka which unite to form the lamin Daranka channel. Next there should be mentioned the Mandinari Bolong, Cape Creek, Parker Creek, Turnbull Bolong Bolong and Chitabong.

Islands

Notably recorded islands in this area are Chitabong Iceland, Iceland Daranka and Lamin Iceland.

Flora and Fauna

The whole area is under the influence of salt water - the so-called brackish water zone, it can be found numerous intricate mangroves. Numerous marsh and water birds can be observed here.