Not sure why all the good reviews! It's a bad version of a bad zoo with a few crocks laying around so tourist can pay a bit and pose for a picture. Shame on you if you're one of them! The whole place is small and in poor condition. 2x stars as the museum and exhibits behind the crocodile pool were quite interesting. Still, not really worth a 30 minute drive in traffic

🇬🇲🇬🇲 #TheGambia🇬🇲🇬🇲 🐊 #Kachikally 🌟Worth the visit if you want to get close to #crocodiles . ⭐️its 20 min away from the capital #Banjul 🌟the entry cost is 50 Dalasi per person 🌟Dont get scared when you entered the southern section of Bakau Old Town . you can touch , take pictures up close with the corcodiles it's a amazing expericne to be serounding with 8-12 male crocodile 📒Need to know : This place is believed to be a sacred place by the locals who come and use the crocodile pool water to bath for fertility purposes. #BATW #Gambia #Nature

Nice place but a bit run down. The entrance smells terribly. Other than that the guides are informative and it’s exciting to be close to the crocodiles. The museum in the beginning is very interesting too. I wish they would receive more funding or help to update the area.

The workers are very nice and welcoming. The museum has a lot of information and items you can see. I enjoyed my time there and was happy that I was able to see and touch 1 crocodile. The path was nice and we were able to see some big trees. Someone bought bananas and started to feed the monkeys. Basically you can see both crocodiles and monkeys here. If you only have time to go to 1 of the parks I would recommend the crocodile pool over the monkey park due to the kindness of the staff members.

It’s quite a small place and we struggled to find it but the workers were happy to answer any questions we had. We got to touch crocodiles for the first time of our lives and above all those beautiful creatures are free to roam. They are not stuck in small closed spaces for the pure pleasure of humans. It’s very cheap to enter and there’s also a very interesting little museum at the beginning on local tribes cultures, music instruments, traditional activities… very informative and highly recommended. Don’t rush through it because you’re impatient to see the crocodiles 😁

(Translated by Google) The tallest building in the Gambia capital, Banjul. Admission paid - the ticket costs 100 dalasi (2 dollars), payment only in local currency. You can go out to the highest balcony, it is nice to see the city panorama. (Original) Najwyższa budowla w stolicy Gambii, Bandżul. Wstęp płatny - bilet kosztuje 100 dalasi (2 dolary), płatność tylko w miejscowej walucie. Można wyjść na najwyższy balkon, fajnie widać panoramę miasta.

KACHIKALLY CROCODILE POOL= I have too much respect about these kind of animals. However, to touch one of them is something exciting and a unique experience for me! Lots of them are lying outside the pool some with open mouth some are maybe sleeping ?! am not so sure :-) But they are silent if you are silent too and not scare them. They don't eat meat because they are vegetarian crocodiles. That's why they are not aggressive towards human meat!!! However i was still watchful!

Loved this experience. My partner did too, the crocodiles are just basking in the dappled shade you hardly notice half of them. The staff are accommodating taking pictures for you. And the museum is very culturally interesting.

It was interesting to get up close to the crocodiles. Also there is a small museum with interesting facts/ history of Gambia also a selection of musical instruments.

Arch 22 is a monument that was constructed by the former regime/ government that came into power in July 1994. It is situated at the entrance at the capital city Banjul. It is also a tourist attraction area.

Fun adventure and remember to be brave by touching the 🐊 when posing for a picture. The museum is very informative and interesting. There are lots of Monkeys around also … it’s right in the heart of town.

Lovely experience. The park itself is very small. Doesn’t take long to see everything. Crocs were cool. However they don’t move. Just very still. The owners says it’s because they are well fed.

You’ll pay 100 dalasis for entry to the museum which is small but pretty informative. The “pool” is just a few meters away (you have to go through museum) with many crocodiles just “chilling “ and those are the ones which you can touch. I DO NOT agree with it and watching other people to almost sit on 🐊 and make so cool poses is disgusting. Those animals are not pets. You can go close to them just with local guide. The other section is the “pool” and I can’t go close to those ones as they are aggressive (well that’s their nature right?) but it was fascinating to watch them fight and make so many different noises! The last “section “ is with babies which is hard to spot as they are hiding:) If you wish you can make an contribution which could help locals to maintain the area a feed those crocodiles.

Cool pool with many crocodiles roaming in it. Their handler will get them out of water for you and let your touch them if you dare. I don't advise doing it, as animals generally don't like being touched or contaminated by humans. Aside from the pool there is a very small park with a predefined path where some iguanas may be also spotted. Also, there is a museum at the entrance taking about Gambia's history from different aspects. The entrance fee is 100 dalasi and gives access to the museum and the pool. No extra payments required.

Interesting museum at the entrance and then a couple of minutes walk through to the crocodiles. Handlers around so can give you background to the crocodiles and the history of the pool. Only about 100 Dalasis entry fee between £1-£1.50. A few local stalls with trinkets and clothes.

Cracking place to visit. Our taxi driver took us to here and then acted as our guide walking around the buildings and explained certain things to us. The wall was very informative of the history of the area with many artifacts and pictures. He then handed us over to a guide for the crocs and he was also informative and helpful and helped us get close and touch them. We made a donation of 400D to help them stay open. The taxi driver then took us back to our hotel. This cost 900D and we gave him a nice tip. Great place to visit and see the crocodiles

That was a great experience. At first i could not believe i can touch the crocodiles but at the end i dared to get close and touch them. The place and people were nice. There was a museum at the gate which was fine. The only negative thing was that the place was not clean which was sad. It worths the experience.

Oh i had fun. Lovely place. However there's need for more publicity and funding for the place

(Translated by Google) If you are in The Gambia, you should have a look at it. However, a very tourist place. (Original) Wenn man in Gambia ist, sollte man es sich einmal angeschaut haben. Allerdings ein sehr touristischer Ort.

(Translated by Google) Nice place to visit! Is a small park, but with a unique amount of crocodiles that you can pet or photograph. Nice museum that describes the history of The Gambia. And of course the local shops are also present. (Original) Leuke plaats om te bezoeken! Is een klein park, maar met uniek veel krokodillen die je kan aaien of fotograferen. Leuk museum dat de geschiedenis van Gambia beschrijft. En uiteraard de lokale shops zijn ook aanwezig.

Great place to see crocodiles face to face. Crocs are well fed, calm and safe to watch and even touch.

Arch 22 is a commemorative arch on the road into Banjul in the Gambia. It was built in 1996 to mark the military coup d'état of July 22, 1994, through which Yahya Jammeh and his Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council overthrew the democratically elected Gambian government.

Fascinating information, just not brilliantly displayed. Should have spent more time there

The stairs are easy to manage and can be done in stages. I doubt if the lift will ever be fixed. There are some exhibits about Gambian history that I found interesting. I paid 100 dalashis and had the whole archway to myself. You're basically paying for the view and different perspective of Banjul.

I love our arch 22 it is so beautiful

(Translated by Google) Good view of the city, at the top there is also history about Gambia on information boards. Interesting. (Original) Gute Aussicht über die Stadt, oben angelangt ist auch Geschichte über Gambia auf infotafeln. Interessant.

worth a visit. no lift ! so stairs only. a good view from the top. a little tired but still an impressive structure. the display was tired looking but did explain a few things.views from the arch...

the dominant of Banjul with the exposition inside, great view from top over the whole city

Love it 😍

For a view point of Banjul, it is the best place. But for a museum, it is not too much information too see, anyway the entrance fee is not expensive.

Love it is so cool place

Great pool that has been around for 400 years. Its origins are not touristy, as pool was created and used for local rituals and this gives the place an authentic vibe. According to the guide majority of crocs get out at the hottest part of the day (13:00-16:00). You might see baby crocodiles too. Crocodiles are not locked or caged and are free to roam, and even walk out into the neighbourhood during the rain season.

Amazing experience, you get to touch the crocodiles while the guides help take pictures of you. A perfect environment to just sit and enjoy nature.

Very educational. I really liked it. Watch when you leave. The children surround you and want money and that is no problem. But they also surround your car and follow it by holding onto it as you leave. They broke our passenger side mirror. We fixed it just heads up when you leave.

Great place to visit while you’re in the Gambia. They have a small museum at the entrance which is very informative about a variety of cultural and historical topics. The crocodiles are very well fed and are safe to touch under the supervision of one of the guards. The well-being of animals is always a concern of mine when visiting places like this, but I get the impression they are well treated and looked after. Staff were friendly and informative, they ask for a donation at the end but not in a pushy way. The only negative we felt was that they sell pencils etc. for you to give to the children in the area which I feel can generate a begging culture which we hadn’t found elsewhere on our travels.

Well worth the visit. Entrancevis 100 Dalasis. Touching the crocodiles is a great experience.

À very nice experience. The crocodiles life here for several hundred years. They seam to be docile and used to have people around them. There a plenty of them, and you may touch them. Still, it is a bit scary Our guide told us, that as a child he visited the place almost every Friday, becaus children were told an albino crocodile, that brings luck, only appears on Fridays. He never saw one. But we were lucky, the albino was there. Nice story

It’s a wonderful place. the park guide is kind and professional he shared lots of knowledge for crocodile and the park. there are a small museum shows the history of the park and Gambia as well. also, the toilet is extremely clean. we spent a lovely afternoon here.

Amazing crocodile pool , definitely worth to visit , l am recommending 100% and%tickets are cheap 😀

A spiritual place and over hundreds of crocodiles.locals beleived if you are married and no child, when you go there and bath with the water from the pool, and stick to your partner, God willing you can have a child.

The thrill of being able to walk among crocodiles, pat them... It's mind boggling.

A would definitely recommend it. Even had my mum clapping the crocodile and she's a scardy.

Don’t walk here unless u don’t mind getting hassled by the local kids. Very good value at a couple of quid each. Guide very friendly, not pushy

Because I am a Gambian and i live in bakau and I love there very much

Real Crocodiles. Huge

Cool

I love coming here, the guides have a lot of info and make sure you are in safe hands. The museum is also very informative. We have been twice now and will go back again.

(Translated by Google) Amazing impression, attention to your feet (Original) Niesamowite wrażenie uwaga pod nogi

Saw Charlie in 1999. Amazing place

(Translated by Google) Amazing experience (Original) Niesamowite przeżycie

(Translated by Google) Magical place where crocodiles don't eat us 👍 (Original) Lieu magique où les crocodiles ne nous mange pas 👍

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(Translated by Google) A place of worship to which the Turis come by bus. It is nicer by taxi because it is individual. You get very close to the animals. You could also see a little Varan and the King Fisher. (Original) Eine Kultstätten zu der die Turis mit Bussen kommen. Mit dem Taxi ist es schöner, weil individuell. Man kommt den Tieren sehr nahe. Einen kleinen Varan und den King Fisher konnte man auch sehen.

(Translated by Google) March 2020 Small space where you can see crocodiles in a shielded area. 2 types of crocodiles seem stared at them numb. So it is possible to take a picture with that. You can easily see the Crocodile Pool, after which a donation is requested for the food of the crocodiles. (Original) Maart 2020 Kleine ruimte waar je krokodillen in een afgeschermde ruimte kunt zien. 2 soorten krokodillen lijken was verdoofd voor zich uit te staren. Het is dus mogelijk ok met die op de foto te gaan. Opzicht ben je zo om de krokodillen Pool heen, waarna er een gift gevraagd wordt voor de voeding van de krokodillen.

The Zoo with a more interesting museum. I will be honest to say that I enjoyed he museum much more, featuring different musical instruments (which you can try) and historical moments of The Gambia. After the museum you get to take a short stroll through a forest rounding the lake where a staff member is supervising the Crocodiles. They are animals, that were sunbathing. Nothing more to it :)

(Translated by Google) Very nice staff and the crocodiles only eat fish so they are lung and kind (Original) Väldigt trevlig personal och krokodilerna äter bara fisk så de är lungna och snälla

(Translated by Google) Place not very interesting. Before entering a few photos from the history of Gambia. A few crocodiles about which we won't know much. Waste of time. (Original) Miejsce mało ciekawe. Przed wejściem parę zdjęć z historii Gambii. Kilka krokodyli o których niewiele się dowiemy. Szkoda czasu.

(Translated by Google) More a zoo than a safari (Original) Bardziej zoo niż safari

(Translated by Google) Awesome to pat crocodiles on your back! (Original) Häftigt att få klappa krokodiler på ryggen!

(Translated by Google) Small but crocodile can be touched. In the museum you can learn a lot about the history of Gambia and the fact that Poles were also present in it (Original) Małe ale krokodyla można dotknąć. W muzeum można dowiedzieć się wiele o historii Gambii i to że Polacy też byli w niej obecni

(Translated by Google) A unique experience to stroke a living crocodile. (Original) Ein einmaliges Erlebnis ein lebendes Krokodil zu streicheln.

(Translated by Google) Crocodiles within two meters of you (Original) Des crocodiles à moins de deux mètres de toi

(Translated by Google) Weak. Bajorko with crocodiles. (Original) Słabe. Bajorko z krokodylkami.

(Translated by Google) An overrated place. The only interesting thing is the ethnographic museum with the history of Gambia, many masks and dzudzu. You can see but not necessarily (Original) Przereklamowane miejsce. Jedyne co ciekawe to muzeum etnograficzne z historią Gambii,wieloma maskami i dzudzu. Można zobaczyć ale niekoniecznie

(Translated by Google) Nice place ... smaller than expected ... nice German speaking local guide (Original) Schöner Ort... kleiner als gedacht... netter deutschsprachiger lokaler Guide

(Translated by Google) You have to experience is really great (Original) Moet je meemaken is echt geweldig

(Translated by Google) Fun (Original) Leuk

(Translated by Google) It's worth a visit (Original) Ein Besuch lohnt sich

Lack of modernization

(Translated by Google) Don't miss the museum. Went to visit quickly. Different and it is enough to have been there once. (Original) Missa inte muséet. Gick snabbt att besöka. Annorlunda och det räcker med att varit där en gång.

(Translated by Google) You should organize this trip yourself. Entry costs 100 Dalasi per person. The travel companies want about 40 € per person. I found the park itself terrible. The pond smelled ... the crocodiles are wild animals that should not be petted. There is something wrong. I'm sorry, I cannot recommend the "park". However, it belongs to the Gambia ... the journey there was eventful. (Original) Diese Fahrt dahin sollte man ruhig selbst organisieren. Der Eintritt kostet pro Person 100 Dalasi. Die Reiseunternehmen möchten ungefähr 40€ pro Person. Den Park selbst fand ich furchtbar. Der Tümpel hat gestunken... die Krokodile sind doch wilde Tiere, die man nicht streicheln sollte. Da stimmt doch was nicht. Tut mir leid, ich kann den "Park" nicht empfehlen. Allerdings gehört er nun mal zu Gambia dazu... die Fahrt dahin war erlebnisreich.

(Translated by Google) A great place. It is not big and crocodiles are also high, but it is impressive (Original) Kapitalne miejsce. Nie jest duże i krokodyle też jakieś naćpane, ale mimo wszystko robi wrażenie

(Translated by Google) Super special and beaver Deen (Original) Super special and bever Deen

(Translated by Google) A park with crocodiles that you can touch, an amazing experience, I recommend. (Original) Park z krokodylami, które można dotknąć, wrażenia niesamowite, polecam.

(Translated by Google) The sacred crocodiles of Katchikali is a pure reality you can touch them to caress them without problemr (Original) Les crocodiles sacrés de Katchikali est une pure réalité vous pouvez les toucher les caresser sans problemr

(Translated by Google) Small, but it's so cheap that it's worth going, but you can't stroke the crocodile everywhere :) about 2 euros is worth it :) you can get there by local bus (8 dalasi) and a walk of 7 min max (Original) Małe , ale jest tak tanie że warto pójść , jednak nie wszędzie można pogłaskać krokodyla :) około 2 euro jest tego warte :) dojechać można miejscowym busem ( 8 dalasi) i zostaje spacer 7 min max

Met a guy of dating app Grindr here, called Yahya. He seemed a bit simple, and had very bad halitosis. I think he was wearing a bed-sheet and a serviette from the local restaurant so I politely explained I wasn't interested.

Rather ugly, but there is an interesting exhibition inside. From the balconies located on the both walls of the arch you can see the city.

Nice view over the city

Very informative guide

This arch was built because of the national day July 22nd. It looks completely out of place at the entrance of the city via the S. Bank Road. A strange monument.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place to learn about Gambia's history (Original) Interessanter Ort, um die Geschichte Gambias kennenzulernen

Good place to spend 30 minutes or even a bit more during visiting Banjul. Nice view from the upper terrace.

Good monument didn't actually know you could access it so I didn't go up

(Translated by Google) Nice view of the capital. (Original) Ładny widok na stolicę.

(Translated by Google) s great viewpoint over Banjuö (Original) s höner Aussichtspunkt über Banjuö

(Translated by Google) Certainly a nice view, but in need of renovation. (Original) Sicherlich eine schöne Aussicht, aber dringend renovierungsbedürftig.

(Translated by Google) Nice view of the city. Small museum about The Gambia. 100 dal entry. (Original) Schöne Aussicht auf die Stadt. Kleines Museum zu The Gambia. 100 dal Eintritt.

(Translated by Google) Cool. Gambia's tallest building. (Original) Häftigt. Gambias högsta byggnad.

(Translated by Google) Africa and her country (Original) أفريقيا وبلادها

(Translated by Google) Beautiful point of view on banjul (Original) Magnifique point de vue sur banjul

(Translated by Google) Beautiful landmark. In the interior unfortunately less impressive and in bad condition. Lift is broken, souvenir shop orphaned and rooms away from full garbage. The view from the top compensates for that. I hope to return soon to these attractions. (Original) Schöne Landmarke. Im Inneren leider weniger eindrucksvoll und in schlechten Zustand. Lift ist defekt, Souvenirshop verwaist und Räume abseits vollgemüllt. Dafür entschädigt der Ausblick von ganz oben. Ich hoffe, dass man sich bald wieder dieser Attraktionen annimmt.

Arch 22

(Translated by Google) The tour is included in most city tours. It has a nice view and at the top of the clock there is a small museum and an even better view. But that was it. It costs no entry but the entrance is besieged by cashew shop assistants. (Original) Die Besichtigung ist bei den meisten Stadttouren inbegriffen. Man hat eine schöne Aussicht und ganz oben bei den Uhren gibt es ein kleines Museum und eine noch bessere Aussicht. Aber das war es dann auch schon. Es kostet keinen Eintritt aber der Eingang wird von Cashew Verkäuferinnen belagert.

Banjuls pride

(Translated by Google) Great view from the top of Banjul (Original) Toller Ausblick von ganz oben über Banjul

(Translated by Google) Nice view of both sides of the Gambia (Original) Pekný výhľad na obidve strany the gambie

(Translated by Google) The review is not bad, you can make a photo of the neighborhood, and nothing remarkable (Original) Обзор не плохой, можно сделать фото окрестностей,а так ничего примечательного

(Translated by Google) The most famous building in Bandzulu. (Original) Najslynniejsza budowla w Bandzulu.

(Translated by Google) Cool to see nice views from the top (Original) Häftigt att se fin utsikt från toppen

(Translated by Google) Be (Original) Ol

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Amazing creatures if only the government can spend extra money so tourist can come regularly and make extra cash from the place

You can't visit The Gambia and leave without visiting this sacred place. It's the only place were crocodiles are more friendly to human beings. They've never been aggressive to people.

Its amazing and lovely place to go to

(Translated by Google) Beautiful animals, you also learn all about the Gambia (Original) Prachtige beesten, je leert er ook nog van alles over gambia

Novelty factor

(Translated by Google) It is very good (Original) C'est très bien

Very amazing place. Little hide and hard found that cool. If go in here crocodiles FREE everywere. Mak lots of picture. Not big place but all minutes treasure. Have in here 500 years old elephant tree muzeum with history, coulture part interesting. Number 1 place in gambia.

This place was cool. It cost 100 Dalais to enter which is 2.00 USD our tour guide Bax walked us through giving us history..REAL history!! then we walked with the Crocodiles and touched them. At the end of the tour there was a gift shop but pricey for Gamia...There will be a hoard of kids that will run up when you get there so have candy or coins for them. I think the parents make these babies do this.

It was a very fascinating experience. You get to touch the crocodiles too! There has never been an incident so don’t panic.

Nice place to visit with over a hundred crocodiles in and around a pool. Some of them can be touched. There have been crocodiles here for almost 400 years. A visit to the pool takes not more than 15 minutes, but there also a very nice museum about the history of Gambia and it’s culture. And don’t forget to see the giant tree!

It’s short stop 😉 but it’s closest way how to touch crocodile. Friendly staff will tell you all about pool and animals

Nice to see the crocs (there's a lot of them & 1 albino which is cool), they get fed fish so don't attack people or others. There is a small (not very well maintained) museum with some history and culture of The Gambia

It’s small and immediately over, but the staff running it are charming and they know how to play a group. They appealed to the children in every way, enticing a bit of fear and then letting them feel brave and relaxed. The crocodiles are much the same as anywhere else, lazy looking with their mouths wide open, and it seems each one of these you go to you find another ‘extremely rare’ albino one - which is whitish yellow in hue with devilishly red eyes. The kids all got to touch them and the croc played along too, turning its head and looking with intent which was enough to get us all hurrying along. Lovely area, over quickly and perfect for children. It also has a small museum attached with some historical points and some of the trees on the walk to the crocodile pool are stunning too.

Apart being able to get close to the crocodiles, there is nothing else much. Although there is a small museum which there are some info, pictures and old instruments. I am doubtful that although the keepers claims the crocodiles are hypnotised , but seems to me they are drugged so people can get close to them. I didn’t feel comfortable doing that.

A spot living the cultural norms and traditions of Bakau and The Gambia. Sensationally sacred. Worth a visit.

I loved it the people that work there are so nice and it is very peaceful! I also saw a baby and mom monkey!