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Exploring Gambia's Natural and Historical Sites

Gambia features national parks with wildlife, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, busy traditional markets, and historical sites. The country hosts several nature reserves for bird and crocodile watching, colonial fortifications, megalithic circles, and museums documenting local history. The Gambia River flows through the territory and forms islands accessible to visitors.

Bakau Fish Market
Bakau Fish Market

Bakau, Gambia

Fresh fish market where local fishermen unload and sell their daily catch directly to customers.

Senegambian Stone Circles
Senegambian Stone Circles

Gambia

A group of funerary monuments composed of vertical stones arranged in circles, dating from the third century BC to the sixteenth century AD.

Makasutu Cultural Forest
Makasutu Cultural Forest

Gambia

A 1000-hectare forest area along the Mandina River, combining mangroves, savanna, and palm trees, where traditional activities are practiced.

River Gambia National Park
River Gambia National Park

Central Gambia

A 2500-hectare natural reserve around the Gambia River, home to hippos, colobus monkeys, baboons, and many bird species.

Kotu Beach
Kotu Beach

Kotu, Gambia

A sandy coastal stretch along the Atlantic Ocean with restaurants, shops, and areas for swimming and strolling.

Kachikally Crocodile Pool
Kachikally Crocodile Pool

Bakau, Gambia

A sacred pool for local populations where Nile crocodiles live semi-wild, with a small museum on Gambian culture.

Albert Market
Albert Market

Banjul, Gambia

A covered market in central Banjul where vendors sell fresh produce, spices, fabrics, and local crafts.

Gambia Reptile Farm
Gambia Reptile Farm

Gambia

A conservation center showcasing snakes, crocodiles, and other local reptiles in natural enclosures for research and education.

Kunta Kinteh Island
Kunta Kinteh Island

Gambia

A UNESCO World Heritage site, former colonial trading post on the Gambia River and memorial site of the slave trade.

Abuko Nature Reserve
Abuko Nature Reserve

Abuko, Gambia

A protected natural area of 107 hectares, home to species like monkeys, crocodiles, and numerous birds in their natural habitat.

Kotu Bridge
Kotu Bridge

Kotu, Gambia

An observation point over a river where various waterbird species gather, including herons and kingfishers.

Tanje Village Museum
Tanje Village Museum

Tanje, Gambia

A cultural center featuring traditional objects, musical instruments, and exhibitions on the customs of the local Gambian populations.

King Fahad Mosque
King Fahad Mosque

Banjul, Gambia

The main mosque in Banjul, built in 1988 with white minarets. The building can accommodate up to 6000 worshippers for prayers.

Brikama Market
Brikama Market

Brikama, Gambia

The largest craft market in Gambia where local artisans sell masks, wooden sculptures, fabrics, and traditional musical instruments.

Arch 22
Arch 22

Banjul, Gambia

A 35-meter monument built in 1996 to mark the military coup of July 22, 1994. The building contains a textile museum.

Fort James
Fort James

Bakau, Gambia

A fort built in the 17th century on an island in the Gambia River, serving as a checkpoint for maritime trade and the transport of slaves.

Kiang West National Park
Kiang West National Park

Gambia

A natural reserve of 11000 hectares containing mangroves, savannas, and forests. It is home to antelopes, hyenas, and over 300 bird species.

Fort Bullen
Fort Bullen

Gambia

A military fortification built in 1826 on the northern bank of the Gambia River to control maritime trade and prevent the transport of slaves.

Janjanbureh
Janjanbureh

Central Gambia

A former colonial town located on an island in the Gambia River. It served as the administrative center for the 19th-century slave trade.

Tanji Bird Reserve
Tanji Bird Reserve

Tanji, Gambia

A 612-hectare protected natural area established in 1993 to preserve marine and coastal bird species. The site includes mangrove areas and beaches.

Bakau Botanic Gardens
Bakau Botanic Gardens

Bakau, Gambia

Gardens created in 1924 to study and conserve local plants. The site features collections of palms, ferns, and indigenous fruit trees.

Elephant Island
Elephant Island

Gambia

A 13 km long island territory in the Gambia River, covered with forests and grasslands. The island is home to monkeys and birds.

National Museum of Gambia
National Museum of Gambia

Banjul, Gambia

This museum presents collections of traditional objects, musical instruments, and documents on the development of Gambian society from its origins.

Bakau Beach
Bakau Beach

Bakau, Gambia

A wide strip of white sand along the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by coconut trees and restaurants. Fishermen land their catch there every morning.

Farafenni Falls
Farafenni Falls

Farafenni, Gambia

A system of waterfalls formed by the Gambia River flowing over several rocky levels. The water cascades down a series of natural terraces.

Bakau Stadium
Bakau Stadium

Bakau, Gambia

Municipal football stadium with a capacity of 5000 spectators. It hosts local club matches and national games.