Kachikally Crocodile Pool Travel Guide: Top Sights in Gambia, Tours &

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Kachikally Crocodile Pool- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Gambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Kachikally Crocodile Pool, located in Bakau Old Town, 12 km west of Banjul, spans nine acres and features a freshwater pool inhabited by around 80 docile West African crocodiles. Visitors can observe the reptiles basking near the water, often surrounded by cattle egrets and lush vegetation. The site includes a small ethnographic museum showcasing Gambian cultural artifacts, a nature trail through a centuries-old forest rich in birdlife and monkeys, and facilities like a souvenir shop and refreshment bar. Local traditions persist, with rituals performed by the Bojang clan for fertility and healing, though the pool primarily attracts tourists. The entrance fee is approximately £2, and the site is open from 9 AM until sunset.

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Reviews of Kachikally Crocodile Pool

Bjørn

4
Reviewed: 2025-02-18

It's worth mentioning here is also a national museum in connection with the crocodile pool (same ticket). The museum covered a lot of ground from old, tribal culture through the colonial times and into modern day independence. Very informative and educational. The crocodile pool was also amusing and getting your photo taken petting a crocodile is obviously a bit of fun. On site were also a few handicraft shops for those hunting souvenirs.
Toni Thompson

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-06

What a great encounter with crocodiles. Living in Florida, I know to keep a long distance from alligators, but here we could get up close and pet them under direction of the guide. Listen to the story of these sacred crocodiles and visit the small museum to get a great experience. The wood carver on the path intensifies the cultural and historical experience. The warning sign about the crocodiles is written in 21 languages including Huese
Ebrima M.B saho

4
Reviewed: 2025-02-01

It's a beautiful place but needs the help of the tourism board and the tourist to repair and integrate this place into the modern world of touristm and also most importantly to develop the hub for more tourist attraction.
Waseem Wadi

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-14

A must visit if in The Gambia - Entry is about £1 , the closest you'll get to crocs , can sit on them , pet them etc
Daniel

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-12

Very cool and interesting place. Museum north worth seeing. No tour guide needed. Public place! No entry necessary, just a donation requested. Would recommend ✅ However, again the same as mostly everywhere in Gambia: Trash everywhere! Asked the guide / staff why they are not cleaning up this place. Answer was: no time, no money. Asking myself: besides buying food, where do the donations go?