Gambia, Senegal · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Full-Day Reptile Farm Tour in Kartong with Snake Handling

33 Hours Round trip from Kartong Highway Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Kartong, one of the oldest coastal villages in south Gambia
02 Enjoy a guided walk around the reptile farm near the Senegal border
03 See, touch, and place a non-poisonous snake around your neck
04 Spot reptiles including royal pythons, black cobras, puff adders, turtles, chameleons, and scorpions

Embark on this day excursion to Kartong village, one of the oldest coastal villages in south Gambia. Travel toward the border with Senegal for a guided visit to the reptile farm, where you will have the chance to see, touch, and even place a non-poisonous snake around your neck. Along the way, pass through many villages before continuing to a riverside restaurant for lunch.

Have the chance to see, touch, and place a non-poisonous snake around your neck, and take more photos of the following animals: Nile watcher, sand snakes, royal pythons, black cobras, puff adders, green snakes, turtle, chameleons, and scorpions.

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What this trip includes

Duration 33 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kartong Reptile Farm and Riverside Lunch

Pick up from your hotel at 8 am and drive along the main road linking to south Gambia, passing many villages.
Continue toward the border with Senegal upon arrival in Kartong.
Shortly after, branch off the road to the farm. A guided tour will be conducted as you walk around, and snakes will be presented to you upon arrival.
Have the chance to see, touch, and place a non-poisonous snake around your neck, and take more photos of the following animals: Nile watcher, sand snakes, royal pythons, black cobras, puff adders, green snakes, turtle, chameleons, and scorpions.
Later, drive to a riverside restaurant for lunch before finally arriving back at the hotel at 4 pm.

Trip ends.