7-Hour Baobab Island Excursion from Banjul with Forest and Canoe Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the island's special baobab juice on arrival
• 02 Discover the unspoiled Farasutu semi-gallery forest
• 03 Spot birdlife, monkeys, crocodiles, reptiles, and butterflies
• 04 Glide through lush green mangroves by boat or canoe
• 05 Enjoy traditional island music performed by a Griot

Experience a serene getaway to Sita Joyeh (Baobab Island) from Banjul, where you are welcomed with the island's special baobab juice. Explore the unspoiled Farasutu semi-gallery forest, home to rich fauna and flora including birdlife, monkeys, crocodiles, reptiles, and butterflies. Glide through the lush green mangroves on a boat or canoe ride around the island, then enjoy a sumptuous lunch. The experience is rounded off with traditional island music performed by a Griot on the kora, xylophone, or drum.

Glide through the lush green mangroves on a boat or canoe ride around the island, then enjoy a sumptuous lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Banjul

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sita Joyeh and Farasutu Forest Escape

• Drive from Banjul port to Baobab Island.
• Upon arrival at the resort, you are welcomed with the island's special baobab juice.
• Explore the Farasutu semi-gallery forest, where the fauna and flora remain unspoiled. Admire its birdlife, monkeys, crocodiles, other reptiles, butterflies, and much more.
• Continue with a one-hour boat or canoe ride through the lush green mangroves around the island before enjoying a sumptuous lunch.
• Enjoy the musical rhythms of the island played by a traditional Griot on the kora, xylophone, or drum.
• Return to your hotel in Banjul to end your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Entrance at Sita Joyeh
• Entrance at Farasutu Community Forest
• Boat trip in the creek
• Lunch and a bottle of drink

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Wine

What to bring

• Extra water bottle
• Comfortable covered shoes and clothing
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses, creams, and a hat

Know before you go

• It is a nature tour.
• It involves using a boat.
• You are visiting an island about 2.5 km from the village.
• Group entertainment with the village women can be arranged at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel reception/Banjul port

Tour start

Banjul, The Gambia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.