MAKASUTU - cultural forrest, Brikama

Name: MAKASUTU - cultural forrest, Brikama
Brand: Viator
Price: 118.11 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (37 reviews)

4.4(37)5 hoursEnglishBook 12 hours aheadBanjul, Gambia

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This excursion is for nature-lovers and for people who are interested in culture, history and natural medicin. In Makasutu you will be learning about the different plants and trees as well as the traditional uses for them. Then we take a canoe ride along the Mandinga Bolong creek in a traditional African pirogue. You will also have the possibility to try out some fresh palm juice or get your fortune told by the local Marabout..

The entrance to Makasutu is 1500 GMD (2025) and is not includedin the tour

Be aware that most places in the Gambia only accept cash and no credit cards.

Included

Private transportation

Not included

Entry fee to Makasutu

What you'll do

Makasutu Culture Forest
Serekunda, Gambia
Makasutu is a wildlife reserve located near Brikama. The reserve is aproximately 1000 acres and is home to many birds and animals. The plants and trees that grow here have been widely used to cure illnesses, make marriages stronger and to boost fertility. The forest it self is believed to be sacred and the legend says that the Ninki Nanka* is guarding it. Here you get your own guide who guides you through the forrest. You will be learning about the different plants and trees as well as the traditional uses for them. Then we take a canoe ride along the Mandinga Bolong creek. The Mandinga Bolong creek is a part of the Gambia River and we will be canoeing in a traditional African pirogue. You will also have the possibility to try out some fresh palm juice or get your fortune told by the local Marabout..
3 hoursAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

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We pickup from ALL hotels!

If you come from a cruise ship. This tour will not be a private tour. Instead you will be joining us and the other travellers from the ship on this trip! Hope to see you

Be aware that most places in the Gambia only accept cash and no credit cards.

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Palma Rima Hotel
Bertil Harding Hwy, Kololi, Gambia
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Senegambia Beach Hotel
Senegambia Road, 7th Street East, Off Kairaba Avenue, Kololi, Gambia
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Seaview Gardens Hotel
Bertil Harding Hwy, Kololi, Gambia
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Sunset Beach Hotel
Kotu Stream Road, Kotu, Gambia
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Lemon Creek Hotel Resort
Kombo Coastal Airport Road, Bijilo, Gambia
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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