BEST PLACES TO SEE AND VISIT IN GAMBIA

In the capital, Banjul, you can visit the National Museum, it has some interesting ethnographic displays, you can also admire the colonial architecture in the area near July 22nd Square,  climb to the top of Arch 22 and gret great views over the city.

Explore Gambian colonial history by visiting the Exhibition of the Slave Trade at Albreda or Jufureh, twin villages, then cross to James Island, mid-river, to see its ruined fort.

Go to eastern Gambia, catch sight of the fascinating circles of standing stones around Wassu. Their origin is shrouded in mystery but they are thought to mark prehistoric burial grounds.

Visit the beautiful mid-river location of Janjanbureh Island in eastern Gambia.

Walk through the tropical forest of the Abuko Nature Reserve, which is within easy reach of the main resort areas and has crocodiles, monkeys, reptiles and a host of bird species. It is best early in the morning.

At Makasutu Culture Forest, join a tour of the beautiful forest park, learning about local medicinal plants and woodland fauna, then take a boat trip by dugout canoe and enjoy a spirited display of local-style music and dance.

Meet Charlie the friendly crocodile at the Katchikali Crocodile Pool, a site sacred to the Mandinka tribe in the coastal village of Bakau Ancient fertility rites are sometimes held here.
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