SIMENTI

The Simenti area, which extends from the large viewpoint to the Goose Paw, is the most popular part of Niokolo Koba Park. It is here that one meets the large ponds, along the Gambia and Niokolo Koba, and thus the large gatherings in dry season. Buffalos and hippotragues come to drink by tens, while monkeys, crocs and hippos populate the edges of the river. It is the queen region of the tourist, and it is often the only one to be accessible during the winter. Some fords become much more difficult.