Excursions

The rest of the country

You did not fly this far to sit by a pool the whole time. We book the guide, the driver and the timings — you turn up at reception.

History & cultureFull dayMost booked

Kunta Kinteh Island & Juffureh

A journey up the river to Juffureh and Kunta Kinteh Island, tracing the roots of the transatlantic slave trade.

$80per person

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NatureHalf dayMost booked

Makasutu Culture Forest

The sacred 'Holy Forest' by canoe and on foot, with palm wine tapping and traditional dancing.

$60per person

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On the waterHalf day

Tanji Fishing Village

The colourful boats coming in with the daily catch, and the market that erupts around them.

$40per person

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Nature2–3 hours

Kachikally Crocodile Pool

The sacred crocodile pool at Bakau, plus the small ethnographic museum beside it.

$30per person

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Nature2–3 hours

Bijilo Forest Park

A guided walk among Green Vervet and Red Colobus monkeys, five minutes down the road.

$25per person

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History & cultureHalf day

Albert Market, Banjul

Banjul's main market — fabric, crafts, spices, and the full noise of the capital.

$35per person

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Add them when you book

Pick your excursions as part of the booking, or decide once you’re here — reception can usually arrange something for the next morning.