Gambia · Wildlife

6-Hour Monkey and Crocodile Sanctuary Tour in The Gambia

6 Hours Round trip from F8GG+PXQ Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter green velvet and red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat
02 Visit the sacred Kachically Crocodile Pool, home to over 90 Nile crocodiles
03 Safely and responsibly stroke the crocodiles for a rare hands-on experience
04 Explore a wildlife sanctuary set in a stunning forest along the ocean

Experience an unforgettable half-day adventure at The Gambia's Monkey & Crocodile Sanctuary, set in a stunning forest along the ocean. Encounter fascinating species such as the green velvet monkey and the red colobus monkey living freely in their natural habitat. Then visit the sacred Kachically Crocodile Pool, home to over 90 Nile crocodiles and deeply rooted in local culture, with a history spanning more than five centuries in the same family. For the brave at heart, there is also the unique opportunity to safely and responsibly stroke the crocodiles before stopping for lunch at the Senegambia strip.

Nestled in a stunning forest along the ocean, this sanctuary is home to a diverse array of monkeys living freely in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Bakau, Bijilo Forest Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Monkey Sanctuary and Kachically Crocodile Pool Adventure

Experience an unforgettable adventure at The Gambia's Monkey & Crocodile Sanctuary. Nestled in a stunning forest along the ocean, this sanctuary is home to a diverse array of monkeys living freely in their natural habitat.

Encounter fascinating species such as the green velvet monkey and the red colobus monkey, making this a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.
After enjoying the playful monkeys, head to the Kachically Crocodile Pool, a sacred site and home to over 90 Nile crocodiles. This pool has been owned by the same family for more than five centuries, and it is deeply rooted in local culture. Many believe that a dip in the water can help overcome adversity such as infertility or misfortune.
For the brave at heart, enjoy the unique opportunity to safely and responsibly stroke the crocodiles - an experience you will not want to miss.
After the visits, stop for lunch at the Senegambia strip before returning to your hotel with memories of this incredible wildlife adventure.

Join us for an unforgettable Gambia adventure!

The route