National Botanical Gardens, National Botanical Gardens in Bakau, Gambia.
The National Botanical Gardens features walking paths among tropical palms, bougainvillea varieties, and indigenous plants representing Gambian flora.
Established in 2008 by Sam Sawaneh, the gardens emerged as a response to preserve traditional medicinal plant knowledge from local elders.
The gardens maintain a collection of 67 medicinal plant species, serving as an educational center for traditional healing practices in Gambian communities.
Visitors can participate in guided tours that explain the properties of medicinal plants and their applications in traditional medicine.
The garden functions as a living laboratory where researchers document and study indigenous plant species for their medicinal properties.
Location: Bakau
Address: F8MH+737, Bakau, The Gambia Bakau
GPS coordinates: 13.48315,-16.67234
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:50
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.
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Arch 22
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Abuko Nature Reserve
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Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool
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Albert Market
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Bijilo Forest Park
8.1 km
Banjul Island
10.8 km
Tanbi Wetland Complex
9.5 km
Denton Bridge
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Tanji Bird Reserve
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King Fahad Mosque in Banjul
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Box Bar Stadium
10.3 km
Fort Bullen
13.4 km
Pipeline Mosque
3.1 km
Portuguese Chapel of Albreda
35.3 km
Maurel Frères Building
35.4 km
Tanji Bridge
19.2 km
Trinity Methodist Church
4.6 km
Sanyang Beach
27.6 km
Kotu Beach
4.9 km
Musée national de Gambie
10.9 km
Bakau Craft Market
64 m
Brikama Craft Market
21.6 km
Paradise Beach
27.6 km
Makasutu Culture Forest
20.3 km
Tanje Village Museum
20.8 km
CFAO Building
35.3 km
Beach
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