Bakau
GambiaGM
Place in Banjul, The Gambia
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia. Close to Bakau and Banjul is Gambia's largest city, Serekunda.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 43,098
- Coordinates
- 13.478, -16.682
- Timezone
- Africa/Banjul
- Elevation
- 26 m
Overview of Bakau
In Gambia, Bakau stands out as a small town. With 43,098 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, culture and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Bakau
Nature in Bakau
(21)Looking for nature? Bakau has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bakau's own activity tags.
Culture in Bakau
(18)Bakau's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bakau. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Bakau
(18)On the water sports side, Bakau offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bakau. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Bakau
(13)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bakau's own activity tags.
Adventure in Bakau
(12)The adventure shortlist for Bakau: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Bakau's recorded activities. 12 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Bakau
(10)Bakau records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Bakau's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Bakau
(5)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bakau's own activity tags.
Family in Bakau
(3)Family lovers get Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Bakau is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Bakau
(2)Bakau records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Bakau's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Bakau
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bakau's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bakau
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Gambia first, then drive or cycle into Bakau. The local time zone is Africa/Banjul.
Similar destinations
Places near Bakau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bakau known for?
- Bakau is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Gambia with around 43,098 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bakau?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Bakau. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bakau?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Bakau located?
- Administratively, Bakau sits in Gambia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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