Brufut

#54 among destinations in The Gambia

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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. It has a main street with a market, and some government offices, it is reached via a 'red' sandy unmade road from the coastal road, from Brusabi on one side to Ghana Town on the other side. The area is a fast developing location because of its highly developed infra structure. It is easy to reach from the capital, Banjul, the economic centre, Serrekunda, and the tourist area of the Sennegambia Strip by the AU Coastal Highway from the turntable in Brusabi going towards Tanjii and situated on a slight hill giving direct views to the unspoiled sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°24'2"N, 16°44'37"W

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WesternThe Gambia

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Brufut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

7.1 miNE
Nature and wildlife, Park, Museum
Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Serekunda
181 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.
5.6 miNE
Mosque
Pipeline Mosque, Serekunda
142 min walk • The Pipeline Mosque is the main mosque of Serekunda, The Gambia.
6 miNE
Area
Kanifing District, Serekunda
153 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.
5.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Fajara, Serekunda
147 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.
6.7 miNE
Town, Area
Bakau, Serekunda
171 min walk • Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
2.6 miNE
Town, Area
Sukuta, Serekunda
67 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.
2.7 miSE
Park
Salagi Forest Park, Serekunda
68 min walk • Salagi Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 262 hectares. It is located in the west of the country, at an altitude of 26 meters.
4.2 miSW
National park
Tanji Bird Reserve
108 min walk • The Tanji Bird Reserve is a bird reserve in The Gambia. Established in 1993, it covers an area of 612 hectares. It is also known as Karinti, the Tanji River Reserve or the Tanji National Park.
6.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Independence Stadium, Serekunda
165 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.
4.3 miSW
Town
Tanji
110 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tanji is its bustling fish market, where visitors can witness the daily activities of the local fishermen as they bring in their fresh catch. The sight of colorful fishing boats bobbing in the turquoise waters and the sound of seagulls...
1.8 miNE
National park
Bijilo Forest Park
46 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.