Makasutu Park cultural forest

Tour with private guide in The Gambia

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

What is included in the price

This is your private tour. If you want to customize it, just let me know.

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If you are interested in this tour, please fill the booking form. I will contact you (on e-mail) and confirm the booking with you. Price depends on number of persons and I will agree with you on final price through email. The payment will be settled in cash once we meet.

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Meet Yankuba

Your private guide in The Gambia

Yankuba

Yankuba

Hello there! I'm Yankuba, a local tour guide from the country of The Gambia. I have an unbreakable bond with my homeland, and I love to guide people through its wonders. The rich culture, stunning landscapes, and fascinating history of The Gambia are my passions, and I want to share them with visitors from all corners of the world.

If you have any question, just write me at yankubatours@gmail.com or contact me on WhatsApp +220 301 0393