Gambia travel guide
What to see in Bakau
A fishing village with sacred crocodiles, a botanic garden and cliffs above the sea.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from November to June
Bakau highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Kachikally Crocodile Pool
Sacred crocodiles.
- Botanical garden
Shade and birds.
- Beach
Below the cliffs.
- Craft market
Carvings and fabrics.
- Fishing harbour
Colourful boats.
Day trips from Bakau
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Bakau
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bakau are from November to June.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from July to October
Rainy season
Heavy rain, humid heat and lots of mosquitoes.
What to do: The best time is November to May, the dry season.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a fish stall or a Gambian restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Gambia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Bakau
What to see in Bakau?
Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Botanical garden, Beach, Craft market and Fishing harbour.
What to see in Bakau in one day?
Don’t miss Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Botanical garden, Beach, Craft market and Fishing harbour. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Bakau?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bakau are from November to June.
What day trips can you take from Bakau?
Bakau.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.