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Banjul, The Gambia - Abuko Nature Reserve, Monkey & Hyena Animal Orphanage - HAL Pole-To-Pole Cruise

ParoDeeJay
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👁️ 14K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 30:07
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This one was sold out. There was two buses and they had us all leave at the same time and show up at the same time.

I'd say this is something I would never need to go back to.

It was quite pricey for what it was if we're honest.

We were scared for him. Americans get a bad rap about that.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider booking the tour independently instead of through the ship for better value.
Bring dollars for close-up photos with animals.
Follow local rules about photography, especially of government or military personnel.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Abuko Nature Reserve experience like?
QIs the ship excursion worth the price?
QWhat should travelers know about photography rules in The Gambia?

Port Highlights

Banjul½ Happy Bacon
Top: Abuko Nature Reserve ($125 per person plus a $25 processing fee (about $150 per person))
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

When in Africa... find some nature! Join us for a ship excursion called "Abuko Nature Reserve" where we'll visit Abuko Nature Reserve for some scenic strolling and nature looking, including monkeys, hyenas, vultures, and more birds... then it's time to head back to Volendam for an evening of tunes, trivia, and more mayhem!! :D 00:00 BOOM! 00:04 Morning Mode 01:13 Let's Head Ashore 02:22 The Nature Walk Begins 08:45 Orphanage Animals 12:25 The End Of The Trail 15:50 Fresh & Clean Mode 22:08 Piano Dinner Trivia 24:10 Eli's Piano Show 25:52 The Evening Ends -Cruise Line: Holland America Line -Ship Name: MS Volendam -Cruise Dates: January 25, 2025 - June 7, 2025 -Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Round-Trip) -Itinerary: 133-Day Pole-To-Pole Cruise!! Give us a Like, a Subscribe, and keep an eye here for more fun!!! :) Most-Used Social Media for ParoDeeJay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parodeejay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parodeejay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parodeejay Contact Dee to start planning your own exciting adventures! Dee-Lightful Destinations: https://www.parodeejay.com/travel Looking for travel goodies and tech toys? Amazon Affiliate shop: https://www.parodeejay.com/amazon We earn commission for sales via this link, at no cost to you! :) Buy All Our Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/parodeejay (Shirts & Mugs) https://www.zazzle.com/parodeejay+gifts (Hats & BIG Mugs) Send Us All The Things: ParoDeeJay • P.O. Box 117 • Grandy, NC 27939 Camera Gear & Stuff: Main Vlog Video - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / Canon G7X Mark II (backup) Underwater Video - GoPro Hero 11 Black Dee's Photos - Canon Powershot SX740 HS / Google Pixel 6 Pro (backup) Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #Banjul #HollandAmericaLine #TheGambia #AbukoNatureReserve #Gambia #Volendam #WorldCruise #PoleToPole #GrandVoyage #2025PoleToPole #2025WorldCruise #PoleToPole2025 #WorldCruise2025 #HollandAmerica #GrandVoyages #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseVlogs #CruiseVloggers #ParoDeeJay