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Kachikally & Bakau

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1,200GMD

ABOUT Kachikally & Bakau

Kachikally Crocodile Pool has become a popular tourist spot over the last few years. Over 100 crocodiles live in the natural pool, which is believed to have healing powers.

culture

history

animals

museum

Itinerary

Arrival

The starting point is at Senegambia.
Pick-up at your location can be arranged for an additional cost.
Accommodation before the tour start can be arranged for an additional cost.

You will visit:

Bakau

City tour

Bakau is one of the oldest settlements in The Gambia, also regarded as the third largest town in The Gambia. Known for its fishing tradition and many skilled artisans who found their place at one of the friendliest craft markets, this town is well-visited by local and international travellers for various reasons, activities and attractions.

Kachikally

Sacred crocodile pool and museum

Kachikally is one of the most known places in The Gambia, but mainly by the touristic aspect of it. Many people visit it because of the unique experience of touching the real-life crocodile. Alongside more than 100 crocodiles living in Kachikally, you can also do the forest walk and learn from the exhibits in the ethnographic museum. But amongst the locals, Kachikally is known for its healing powers of water.

End of tour

Finishing point is at the pick up location, Senegambia.
Accommodation after the tour can be arranged for additional cost.
Drop off at your location can be arranged for additional cost.

RATES

Prices are per person. Please note the minimum number of travellers for the tour. Your departure is 100% guaranteed once the minimum number of travellers book the tour. Rates are per person and might vary depending on the availability, requests for changes and number of travellers. For more information, send an inquiry.
You can also book a private and completely customized tour, where the minimum number of guests is not required. For an exact quotation for the number of travellers, please send an inquiry.

PRICES

Private Tour - departures every week (*min 2 travellers)

1,500 GMD

Private Tour - departures every week (*min 5 travellers)

1,350 GMD

Group Tour - departures every week (*min 10 travellers)

1,200 GMD

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