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 …
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Apr 14, 2025
In overall it was good, the museum part is good and very informative and the display are great( some scary masks etc ) The people are really proud of the achievements of the traditions over the year…Full review by Catsy_81
Apr 4, 2025
I'm not sure what we missed as this received so many good reviews but we did not like this attraction. The museum is very informative and worth checking out and that may be why so many people rate t…Full review by audreyr2013
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing time, our guide Keba was very kind and helpful at getting us to all of our destinations. The pool is run by a nice man who makes sure to do his best without governmental or NGO funding, I hig…Full review by Dayana G
I came by myself and paid 100 Dalasi. It included entrance to the pond, a guided tour (with private guide), and entrance to the museum. Full details are provided in my blog (URL in my …
I came by myself and paid 100 Dalasi. It included entrance to the pond, a guided tour (with private guide), and entrance to the museum. Full details are provided in my blog (URL in my profile) including how to get there on your own, and a video clip of me interacting with the crocodiles.
What are the opening hours? Is it open on New Year's Day? Thanks
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I'm not sure of the times. Our guide just took us around 11am as he said that is when the crocodiles are out soaking up the sun. I suspect they are open every day (because everything was …
I'm not sure of the times. Our guide just took us around 11am as he said that is when the crocodiles are out soaking up the sun. I suspect they are open every day (because everything was on Christmas Day) but cannot be sure. Sorry.
Do you need to book onto a 'tour' to visit the pools or do you get a guide with the entrance fee? How much is a return taxi (approximately) from the Senegambia strip/beach area? Many thanks, Sarah
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No need to book. Staff there can guide you. We fed the crocs fish. You can get close enough to crocs to touch them and have photos taken next to them but don't touch their heads. We …
No need to book. Staff there can guide you. We fed the crocs fish. You can get close enough to crocs to touch them and have photos taken next to them but don't touch their heads. We also took hand sanitzer gel to use after.
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