This excursion is for those of you who want to experience to explore city of Banjul. You will visit Kachikally Crocodile pool, Serekunda market and the wood carving factory in Brikama, and historic sites in Banjul
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Banjul Accommodation/ Port
1 Hours Before Departure Time
Highlights
We will pick you up at 9 Am from the port. Our first stop brings us to Serrekunda, which is the largest town in the country. Upon arrival at Serrekunda, you visit the tie and dye batik factory owned by a Gambian lady called MUSU KEBBA DRAMMEH who has been in this job for over 30 years. Here we witness a display of the production of the batik. An hour is given to everyone to look around if shopping is needed. Prices here are very reasonable and prices can be negotiated if buying a couple of items.
Duration 1 hr
10 minutes’ drive will take us to the sacred crocodile pool in Bakau. Upon arrival, we have an inside visit of the traditional museum before walking around the pool. The local guides of the pool will give to you a briefer explanation of the existence of the pool and explain to you how local people benefit from it spiritually. Travelers can stroke a crocodile but to be strictly supervised by a local guide.
Duration 30 mins
We head towards the capital Banjul, where the guide explains the history of the surrounding area and the city.
1. National Museum.
Your stop here is for about 30 minutes so lots of information on the culture, traditions, customs, and history of our great capital can be taken in.
1. St. Albert’s Market
Proceeding into the capital we stop at St. Albert’s Market, which is a daily market that has clothes, crafts, food and many other African souvenirs that can be bought at very reasonable prices. Lunch is served at the New Bacchus Restaurant where you will find some of the best African dishes served buffet style! Enjoy while you are facing the beach with its breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration 30 mins
3. Arch 22.
Before heading back to the port, head for a panoramic view of a city at Arch. This Arch was erected in honor of the July 22nd Revolution. The 37m high Arch is spectacular and a view of the whole city can be seen and its daily activities.
Duration 20 mins
4. St Mary Anglican church
Gambia and Guinea were founded in 1935 and had been renamed the Diocese of the Gambia and The Rio Pongas by 1940. Today it is simply styled the Diocese of the Gambia, which is one of 17 dioceses in West Africa. You will stop here for a quick photoshoot
Duration 5mins
5. Assumption Catholic Cathedral.
Banjul Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Banjul the capital of the African country of Gambia. Stop for a quick photoshoot
Duration 5mins
Brikama is the second-largest city after Serekunda and the Brikama woodcarving factory is the largest woodcarving factory in the Gambia. Approximately 200 woodcarvers sell their creations here and you can find various items made from different wood types. We will drop you off at 3 pm at the port or accommodation point
Duration 30 mins
Duration: 35 minutes
