What to do and see in Banjul Division, Banjul Division: The Best Things to do

August 12, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Banjul Division, Gambia including River Gambia National Park, Kotu Beach, Bakau Fish Market, Bijilo Forest Park, Albert Market, Katchikally Crocodile Pool, Makasutu Culture Forest, Stone Circles of Senegambia, Banjul - Barra Ferry Service, Abuko Nature Reserve.
Restaurants in Banjul Division

1. River Gambia National Park

Banjul Gambia http://www.africanculture.dk/gambia/pa_grnp.htm
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 108 reviews

River Gambia National Park

Five flat islands comprise this national park, which is also known as Baboon Island. Primates are plentiful, as well as reptiles and birds.

Reviewed By moonmoth88

This was the highlite of my trip. Staying in the tent & waking up early to watch the sunrise over the forest. Hearing and seeing all the birds and monkeys nearby waking up to the day was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Wood Hoopoe gathering in trees beneath were I sat - beautiful. .Trips along the river to see the chimps, hippos and birds was wonderful. The tents were comfortable & clean. Stella is an inspirational host, our guides friendly and knowledgeable. The project offers hope for any one interested in wildlife conservation. The steps are steep, especially if you forget your keys in the lodge and have to do the journey twice in a row :)

2. Kotu Beach

Kotu Gambia
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 743 reviews

Kotu Beach

Reviewed By MatthewVH

Lovely clean beach with amazing golden sands ,Great to people watch ,lots of horse riding and fisherman hauling in the nets..Lots of great restaurants on the beach as well.

3. Bakau Fish Market

Bakau Pier, Bakau Gambia
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 108 reviews

Bakau Fish Market

At 9 am the fishing boats go out to sea for the day at 4pm they return and the Bakau Fishing Market is open for business. Go to Bakau Guest House Iiagrasroculteexperietrulyamazing!!!!

Reviewed By Nightowl0 - Lichfield, United Kingdom

This is well written and well photoed and well described. We were actually there to buy some fish, so someone with me to know what to look for and haggle a price. Reasonable at the best of times by Europe fish market prices. Boats, highly decorated go out about 9.00 so be a bit early to see them being prepared, you can wander about anytime, always a hive of activity and all very colourful. Boats back about 4-5pm and catches hauled in. Then the real action starts, ladies everywhere with big gutting knives, all gets a bit messy and smelly, lot of negotiation going on. Some fresh taken away immediately, some for the smoke house. Make a donation when you sign the book, otherwise as you find life in Real Gambia.

4. Bijilo Forest Park

Senegambia Highway, Banjul Gambia http://www.accessgambia.com/information/bijilo.html
Excellent
37%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 431 reviews

Bijilo Forest Park

This park contains a wide variety of birds.

Reviewed By DeeC1010

What a wonderful experience feeding these small friendly monkeys, who take the peanuts directly from your hand. Make sure you take plenty with you and buy them (the ones still in their shells) before you arrive at the park, as this will be much cheaper.

5. Albert Market

Liberation Avenue, Banjul Gambia
Excellent
29%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 257 reviews

Albert Market

Reviewed By severnup - Upton upon Severn, United Kingdom

We had a free trip and choose among others The Albert Market. Its big,busy ,sticks of fish but not to be missed,its Gambia the tourists dont see ,you could get lost there ,every one seems to be selling fish,vegetables and spices,oh dont go to the tourist part to get ripped of . if you get the chance go but take a quide

6. Katchikally Crocodile Pool

Bakau Gambia +220 778 2479
Excellent
36%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 708 reviews

Katchikally Crocodile Pool

Reviewed By connorclarke - Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Me and my girlfriend went it was an amazing experience You get very close to the crocodiles and can even touch them Definitely a must when in Gambia

7. Makasutu Culture Forest

Serekunda Gambia http://www.accessgambia.com/information/makasutu-cultural-forest.html
Excellent
42%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 176 reviews

Makasutu Culture Forest

Reviewed By MatthewVH

Had a lovely day at this great place ..Had a very interesting tour and learnt a lot about the Gambian wildlife and fauna ,had a great boa t trip and experienced some rather excitable baboons .

8. Stone Circles of Senegambia

North Bank Road Near Kuntaur, Central River Division, Serekunda Gambia http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1226
Excellent
13%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 46 reviews

Stone Circles of Senegambia

9. Banjul - Barra Ferry Service

Liberation Avenue, Banjul Gambia +220 422 8205 http://accessgambia.com/information/barra-banjul-ferry.html
Excellent
29%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 66 reviews

Banjul - Barra Ferry Service

Reviewed By Samanalaya_2013 - Bern, Switzerland

Driving on our own with a private car registered in Senegal, we had to go through several steps for the registration of the vehicle at Karang customs and I as a SWISS citizen had to do a visa for about 40’000 XOF. Other than that you need a bunch of 1’000 XOF slips to pay “for their tea” in order to move faster through customs and to be privileged for the entrance on the ferry. Cost of the Ferry Ticket: 7’000 XOF car plus the driver and 25 GMD for the second passenger. Don’t be afraid, just relax and get yourself a fresh coconut on the ferry - this is Africa!

10. Abuko Nature Reserve

15 Miles South of Banjul Kombo North District, Banjul Gambia http://www.birdwatchinggambia.com
Excellent
23%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
20%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 172 reviews

Abuko Nature Reserve

This comparatively small and easily accessible wildlife reserve is home to a number of indigenous African birds.

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