Location: Brufut
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Brufut, The Gambia is a town located in the Western Division of the Gambia. The town of Brufut is situated a couple of kilometres inland from the coastal road, but the name Brufut is applied to an area extending from around the town, out to the coast. It has a main street with a market, and some government offices, it is reached via a 'red' sandy unmade road from the coastal road, from Brusabi on one side to Ghana Town on the other side. The area is a fast developing location because of its highly developed infra structure. It is easy to reach from the capital, Banjul, the economic centre, Serrekunda, and the tourist area of the Sennegambia Strip by the AU Coastal Highway from the turntable in Brusabi going towards Tanjii and situated on a slight hill giving direct views to the unspoiled sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean.
Restaurants in Brufut
1. Katchikally Crocodile Pool
Overall Ratings
4 based on 547 reviews
Reviewed By Redpage7
An amazing experience and a must-do...to touch a crocodile is a truly fantastic thing and they are not 'crunchy'!!! Look out for the gigantic 'elephant tree'...it's something else
2. Kotu Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
Reviewed By kass59 - Walsall, United Kingdom
Kotu Beach loverly sands, no busters, beach now cleared of beach boys without permits. Plenty of sunbeds. Be careful of the undercurrent in the sea. That's dangerous.
Nice clean restaurant on beach. Kunta Kinta. Good service, loverly music very friendly people.
Kunta Kinta also Hotel.
Next to that is Palm Beach Hotel.
Next to it is Reynolds Bar.
Nice relaxing atmosphere, pool table, music in the evening. Wednesday night is Barbecue and camp fire good atmosphere. Very friendly people family owned. Ask for Baboucarr Jammeh to do some dancing for you.
3. Bijilo Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 312 reviews
This park contains a wide variety of birds.
Reviewed By Beaubleep - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Basically a small forest where the uneducated selfish tourist can come and ruin the local "wildlife" with the encouragement of the local guides/bumsters.
I wonder what the now totally dependent "friendly" monkeys eat in the low season when the selfish tourists are trashing somewhere else.
To anyone who has a photo of themselves or the family feeding the "friendly" monkeys peanuts if you'd like a photo of what these monkeys look like once people like you leave please drop me a line and I'll forward one to you. Be aware though I don't think you'd use words such as delightful or friendly to describe them anymore, but what do you care you've got your shot to show them down the pub.
4. Gunjur Village Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Natural Culture and History Museum is the only indigenous natural, life, traditional medicine and cultural history museum in Gambia. It is located in the natural environment comprising the natural habitats for the remaining fauna and flora. This is the only museum where nature can be experienced and our guests can see our remaining tree and animal species.
Reviewed By Nightowl0808 - Lichfield, United Kingdom
If you have an interest in West Africa tribal culture and history you should get to this self funding eco project. Staff in attention almost as an enthusiastic labour of love. Very knowlegable about all plants and their medicinal uses, village building systems and the use of sustainable natural materials. Seems if you ask a question someone has the answer. A very informative and education few hours spent and got fresh fish on the way home.
5. The Reptile Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Angelawotzername - Northwich, United Kingdom
Easy to find off the main road opposite Sandale hotel. My guide was superb, genuinely informative facts on all the reptiles and their lives, habits etc. Really interesting place to visit and they do great research also. Some rescued reptiles are housed here dropped off by locals, they do a great conservation job here, well worth a visit. Food at the bars a bit more expensive than nearby lodges or bars but looked good. I bought a huge jar of nut brittl 150dsl and peanuts 100dsl bargains and blooming delicious!
6. Tanje Village Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Andy W - Brussels, Belgium
I have watched this privately owned museum develop over the years into a place that gives one a glimpse into life in The Gambia. It is well worth the time to drive out to visit. You can get a feeling of life in the bush and how the local population live. If you have a local guide plan your visit around the time when the fishing boats come into shore selling their fish. I have amazing photos of the museum and the fishing boats.
7. Makasutu Culture Forest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By DBishop0706 - Richmond Hill, Canada
Our short walk could best be described as something to do as opposed to doing nothing. A few baboons provided brief entertainment but there wasn't much more. Four of us travelling independently visited and there were no music, dance or other Performances. We all agreed that what we saw was was available and that the information and/or entertainment content was minimal to non-existent.
30 minute boat ride through mangrove forest was relaxing but virtually no information was provided regarding the forest, water, birds, or anything else of the few things we saw.
8. Bushwhacker Tours day tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Przemek-Polska - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
We had a great day together with a guide name Malcolm. The trip itself was nicely organized, with good cars and convenient times. We even had a big cool-box with soft drinks. Malcolm is a professional, very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Definitely worth recommending!
9. Albert Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By pinchetravels - San Juan, Puerto Rico
1. It was like any market in the world that had all the products there. The difference was that this one was truly disgusting. Fruits were rotting, there were thousands of flies everywhere.
2. The people can be pretty annoying too. They hiss at you and try to call you in, but in a rude matter.
3. No real places to eat and if you want to eat a proper meal, don't ever eat here. You might even get cholera if you are not careful.
Seriously, don't waste your time and energy visiting, unless you have nothing to do and have time to kill.
10. Janeya Tours - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By DeeEdin
Booked two day tours and we were well looked after. Thoroughly enjoyed sight seeing and experiencing the real Gambia. The assistance was above and beyond with helping us to obtain a visitors visa to enter the neighbouring country of Senegal for a day Safari.
Thank you to the staff and management for doing a great job and helping with the tours and also helping the community.
Tourists - bring plenty sun screen!
Sorry for delayed review from our December trip.
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