Brufut- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Brufut is a coastal village and resort area in The Gambia’s West Coast Region, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and coastal forest, 23km from Banjul and 7km south of Kololi. The village has expanded from its original inland settlement to include beachfront developments like Brufut Heights and Brufut Gardens, with nearby Ghana Town historically settled by Ghanaian fishermen. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: • Bird Watching – The Brufut Woods Community Project, managed with the West African Bird Study Association, offers a bird hide near an artificial pond. Species like Pin-Tailed Whydahs, Verreaux's Eagle Owl, and Scarlet-chested Sunbird can be spotted. • Sanneh-Mentering – A sacred cliff-top site with a baobab tree, used for prayers and rituals, including fertility blessings. Visitors can observe offerings and incense ceremonies.