Makasutu Culture Forest full-day tour

Free cancellation

Place: Banjul

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Lunch

Do this because

Immerse yourself in a stunning set comprising palm groves, wetlands, mangroves and savannah plains
See plenty of animals, including baboons, monitor lizards and hundreds of bird species
Great activity for families seeking a taste of nature away from the beaches

What to expect

Enjoy a full-day tour to the Makasutu Culture Forest, a palm forest situated on the banks of a beautiful meandering tributary of the River Gambia. The area counts many different ecosystems including dense forest, savanna and mangrove regions. This special ecosystem is home to hundreds of different birds, 3 species of monkeys, monitor lizards, pygmy deer and man goose just to name a few. If you are lucky enough, you may catch a glimpse of migrating baboons, that each year choose this forest as their home.

Upon arrival at Makasutu, you will be served a light refreshment. Continue with a visit to the wildlife museum and learn more about the initiatives aimed to preserve this special ecosystem. Next, you will take a trip down the river on “dug out” canoes while drifting down the waters seeing wildlife, fishermen and women collecting oysters from the mangrove.

After the boat trip there is the opportunity to go on a “bush walk” where you can see some of the flora and fauna of the area plus a chance to see the palm wine tapper climbing the tree with a traditional rope.

Continue with a drive back to the camp where you will enjoy a local lunch consisting in some of the best African dishes including Benechin, Domada and Yassa. During lunch, traditional dancers and drum troupes will entertain you performing on the natural stage under the shade of the majestic Baobab tree.

You will need to present valid ID or a copy of your passport
It is recommended to wear sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable shoes
It is recommend to bring your own water
Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda, starting at 8:25am. Please refer to the meeting point section for more details

What’s included

Entrance fees

Lunch

Guided tour

Guided walking tour

Transportation in air-conditioned coach

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)

Additional food and drinks

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Serrekunda, The Gambia

Meeting point:

Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda. Please meet the driver outside the reception area at the following time:Coral Beach 9:25am Holiday Beach Club 9:05am Kairaba Beach Hotel 9:00am Senegambia Beach Hotel 9:00am Mansea / Seav. 9:00am Bamboo Village Resort 8:55am Palma Resort 8:50am P. Beach / Badala 8:45am Sunset Beach Hotel 8:40am Kombo Beach Hotel 8:40am Ocean Bay Hotel & Spa 8:25am

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