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Bakau, Serekunda

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°28'41"N, 16°40'60"W
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Bakau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Denton Bridge, Pipeline Mosque, Kanifing District.

  • kachikally crocodile pool serekunda0.7 miE
    Nature and wildlife, Park, Museum

    Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Serekunda

    19 min walk • The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, Gambia, about 10 miles from the capital Banjul. It is one of three sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals.

  • denton bridge banjul location map
    3.8 miE
    Bridge

    Denton Bridge, Banjul

    97 min walk • Denton Bridge is a prominent bridge in The Gambia that connects the capital city of Banjul, located on St. Mary's Island, to the mainland.

  • pipeline mosque serekunda1.4 miS
    Mosque

    Pipeline Mosque, Serekunda

    37 min walk • The Pipeline Mosque is the main mosque of Serekunda, The Gambia.

  • kanifing district serekunda location map
    1.8 miS
    Area

    Kanifing District, Serekunda

    47 min walk • Kanifing is a town in the Gambia, and lies immediately west of the capital city of Banjul. The Kanifing Local Government Area has the largest population of any of the administrative districts in Gambia.

  • fajara serekunda1 miSW
    Neighbourhood

    Fajara, Serekunda

    27 min walk • Fajara is a coastal suburb of Bakau in the Gambia. It is home to Isatou Njie-Saidy, a former Vice-President of the Gambia, the former US Ambassador, and formerly the home town of the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, a former Prime Minister of the Gambia and the first President of the Gambia.

  • sukuta serekunda4.7 miS
    Town, Area

    Sukuta, Serekunda

    119 min walk • Sukuta is a town located in the Western Division of the Gambia. It had a population of 16,667 as of the 1993 census.

  • tanbi wetland complex serekunda6.2 miSE
    Area

    Tanbi Wetland Complex, Serekunda

    158 min walk • Tanbi Wetland Complex is a wetland reserve in the Gambia outside of Banjul which was established in 2001.

  • independence stadium serekunda0.7 miSE
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Independence Stadium, Serekunda

    20 min walk • Independence Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bakau, Gambia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, although it is also used for athletics, concerts, political events, trade fairs and national celebrations. The stadium holds 40,000 people.

  • bijilo forest park5 miSW
    National park

    Bijilo Forest Park

    127 min walk • Visitors to Bijilo Forest Park can explore its network of well-maintained walking trails, which wind their way through the dense vegetation and lead to secluded spots perfect for picnicking or simply taking in the tranquil surroundings.

  • brufut6.7 miSW
    Town

    Brufut

    171 min walk • Brufut, The Gambia is a town located in the Western Division of the Gambia. The town of Brufut is situated a couple of kilometres inland from the coastal road, but the name Brufut is applied to an area extending from around the town, out to the coast.

Where to next? Visit banjul Banjul region page or discover the top tourist attractions in The Gambia.

The Gambia ▪ Banjul ▪ Lower River ▪ Maccarthy Island ▪ North Bank ▪ Upper River ▪ Western