Gambia · Culture

Full-Day Makasutu Culture Forest Tour with Palm Wine Tasting

1 Day Round trip from Brikama Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel through the sacred Makasutu Forest and encounter local wildlife
02 Ride a traditional pirogue canoe to spot birds and watch fishers collecting oysters
03 Meet the holy marabout and the fortune-teller in the forest
04 Taste fresh palm wine and learn how to climb a palm tree

Embark on this full-day trip to discover the local traditions and secrets of the sacred Makasutu Forest. Meet the holy marabout and the fortune-teller, encounter wildlife, and ride a traditional pirogue canoe to watch fishers collecting oysters. Continue with a long forest walk to the palm wine tapper, where you can taste fresh palm wine and learn how to climb a palm tree.

Walk to meet the holy marabout and the fortune-teller, then continue to the jungle bar to meet the palm wine tapper.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Makasutu Culture Forest Discovery

Pick up from your hotel at 8 am and drive to Brikama to begin the program.
Begin with a visit to the Makasutu Culture Forest. Upon arrival, enjoy a tea or coffee break.
Then take part in activities such as climbing a tower, canoeing, and bird watching.
Walk to meet the holy marabout and the fortune-teller, then continue to the jungle bar to meet the palm wine tapper. Taste fresh palm wine and learn how to climb a palm tree.
Later, enjoy lunch, followed by drums and an entertainment programme, or you can go shopping.

Tour ends.