Makasutu Park cultural forest
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of The Gambia at the Makasutu Cultural Forest, where you'll witness diverse wildlife and lush mangroves. Feel the thrill of exploring ancient forests, enjoy engaging cultural performances, and interact with locals for an authentic, vibrant experience that truly brings to life the magic of Africa. You can book this tour as full day or half day trip.
Tour duration: full day / half day
What you can expect
Enjoy your trip to Makasutu Park cultural forest. A private Ecotourism woodland reserve in Kombo Central District, on the west coast region of the Gambia in West Africa. The nature park has a land area of 405 hectares and encompasses the mandina bolong, a tributary of the Gambian river. The protected wildness is a pristine expanse of riverine, palm and hardwood-Forest, mangroves creek, savannah and salt-flat Ecosystem. You can spot troops of baboons, different spices of birds and natural vegetation. We will also visit the fortune-teller and wine tapper who will give you the opportunity to taste the fresh palm juice. You will also see a demonstration how to climb a palm tree and even have the chance to try to and climb the palm. We will take boat trip among the mangroves. Buffet lunch is also included while we get entertained by the jola cultural group.
Day trip or half day trip
This trip is available in both options - day trip and half day trip. The main difference is that you will have a lunch at the place if you book day trip. And of course you will spend more time in the Makasutu park.
Itinerary
- I'll pick you up at your accommodation
- It's about 40 minutes drive from Senegambia
- We will enter the Makasutu Park where we will spend the time
- We will have a lunch in case of day trip
- At the end, I will take you back to your accommodation.
What is included in the price
- Drive from you accommodation and back
- Guide who will show you the places
- Entry fee to Makasutu Park
- Boat trip on river
- Lunch (in case of day trip)
- Cold beverage
This is your private tour. If you want to customize it, just let me know.
