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Kachikally Crocodile Pool
Tourist attraction
Visitors can touch crocodile at this sacred pool, 1 of 3 used for healing & fertility rituals.
4.30 (978 reviews)
2
Bijilo National Park
National park
Beachside forest reserve home to endangered red colobus monkeys & birds like bee-eaters & hornbills.
4.30 (472 reviews)
3
Banjul International Airport
International airport
π Tldr; An airport that is trying to improve. Just trying for now.
The experience shared is from June 2021, when still many covid restrictions were in place.
First of all, everyone is crammed in a semi opened space without any social distancing possible in order to queue for the on arrival rapid antig...
3.40 (451 reviews)
4
Bijilo Monkey Park
Animal park
ππ Recommend the visit.
We had a pleasure that the guide was the manager of the park.
Have different possibilities how to go in to the park. If first time, recommend it with the guide and some food for the monkeys. To get to know them and the history of the monkey and the park. Park is beautiful.
Thi...
4.20 (414 reviews)
5
Albert Market
Market
Bustling, long-established open-air street market featuring vibrant textiles, handicrafts & produce.
4.00 (358 reviews)
7
Arch 22
Historical landmark
An observation deck is built into this decorative gate commemorating 1994's military coup d'Γ©tat.
4.10 (185 reviews)
8
Ngala Lodge
Resort hotel
Warm rooms & suites in a polished beachfront hotel offering a restaurant & an infinity pool.
4.40 (173 reviews)
10
Kololi Beach Resort
Hotel
Beachfront, 19-hole, golf course resort with laid-back villas, an outdoor pool & in room dining.
$82/night
4.20 (141 reviews)
11
Kunta Kinteh Island
Island
Small island & former slave trade site with the remains of a military fort & heritage tours.
4.50 (122 reviews)
12
Abuko Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
264-acre preserve housing wildlife such as monkeys, snakes, crocodiles & orphaned hyenas.
3.90 (111 reviews)
13
The Turntable
Shopping mall
π This roundabout is one of the most important in the country, it connects the major towns in western region. Flyovers are currently under construction. It has multiple shops and offices, banks and ATM services, it is the busiest commercial center in the region.
3.90 (107 reviews)
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The Gambian Reptiles Farm
Tourist attraction
ππ Owners and guides are very passionate, friendly and knowledgeable. Great place for education and might be fun for kids too. They capture reptiles in the wild and release them back after a while. Sometimes locals phone this farm in to get unwanted snakes from their property.
4.50 (97 reviews)
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Woodpecker Resort
Resort hotel
π Only a five minute free taxi drive away from the airport Woodpecker Resort is the perfect hotel for people who arrive late our departure early. The rooms are good, the food fantastic and the service and staff perfect. We had several great stays here during our trip trough Gambia and Senegal.
$58/night
3.50 (95 reviews)
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Joyehto Beach Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
π Beautiful sea view from the sun beds. Access to beach bathing and fresh water showers. Peaceful environment. Suitable for picnics.
4.30 (86 reviews)
17
Brikama Craft Market
Museum
ππ Nice place , you can see how natives produce souvenirs. Cheap prices.
4.10 (80 reviews)
18
Stone Circles of Gambia
History museum
ππ Very interesting place, in the middle of nowhere. But you can feel the spiritual atmosphere there. It is short trip. Tour guide and people, working there are very very nice and friendly and of course with big smile on their faces. Different kind of Stonehenge. There is toilet, but not much shade.
4.20 (78 reviews)
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Footsteps Eco Lodge, The Gambia
Hotel
π Me (german) and my husband (gambian) wanted to rent a lodge at foodstep ecco lodges. My husband went to figure out if there a lodge's available and the owner told my husband they don't rent to black people. What a shame!!!!!
$41/night
4.70 (60 reviews)
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Makasutu
National park
ππ One of the most peaceful park in The Gambia. Situated somewhere in brikama. Excellent for a day out or two (you can sleep over) if you want to get away from the noise of the city.
Try the boat ride as well.
3.90 (52 reviews)