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Western Gambia is the district including most of the country's short Atlantic coast and the land south of the widening Gambia River.

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Tours and Getting around Western Gambia

Western Gambia tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Makasutu Culture Forest, (north of Brikama), [1].  
  • Kachikally Sacred Crocodile Pool, Bakao, ☎ ''+220'' 7782479(kachikally@qanet.gm), [2]. More than 80 crocodiles that are so tame that you are allowed to pet themD50.  
  • Bijilo Forest Park, (at Kololi). Birds and monkeys 

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Western Gambia city tours

Western Gambia souvenirs and shopping

  • Brikama Market. big market with some interesting stores, e.g., batik 
  • Brikama Craft Market, (ca 10 km north of Brikama, i.e., too far to walk from Brikama). has 20-30 small stores with mostly wood carvings. Better selection than the similar stores at tourist attractions and hotels 
  • Gena Bes Batiks, no 16, Salung St, Bakau(in Bakau between the old Kachikally Cinema and the Crocodile pool), ☎ 495614. Nice batik designsfrom GMD 1000.  

Western Gambia Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Western Gambia nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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