Banjul City Tour: Arch 22, Museums & Wildlife

Arch 22, a market, crocodiles you can touch, and monkeys in the forest

A half-day tour of Banjul takes you inside Arch 22 and its museum, through Serekunda's local market, to a wildlife site where you get close to crocodiles and walk among Vervet and Columbus monkeys. An English-speaking guide leads the route. Hotel pickup is included, and children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Arch 22, market, museum, wildlife

• Enter Arch 22 building and museum
• Explore local market of Serekunda
• Touch crocodiles and visit history museum
• Walk in forest among monkeys

The experience

The tour opens at Arch 22, the iconic building in Banjul's center. You'll go inside and explore the museum there, then move to Serekunda's local market. A working market where you can see how locals shop and buy gifts or souvenirs if you want them. The guide walks you through the stalls and the rhythms of the place.

From the market, the route takes you to a wildlife site where the day shifts from urban to close-up animal encounter. You can touch and get near the crocodiles, a moment most city tours don't offer. Afterward, you walk in the forest among Vervet and Columbus monkeys, watching them move through the trees. The history of Gambia Museum visit fits into this part of the day as well.

The whole outing runs three to four hours. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the start. The guide speaks English throughout, and the pace suits all fitness levels: no hiking or physical demands beyond walking and standing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• admission to Arch 22 and its museum.
• access to the local market.
• the wildlife encounter with crocodiles.
• the forest walk among monkeys.
• and an English-speaking guide for the full route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gambia Excursions

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the stops without translation. The pace and the activities suit all fitness levels, making it accessible whether you're moving slowly or at a steady clip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is inside Arch 22 that I'll see?

Arch 22 is an iconic building in Banjul's center with a museum inside. You'll go into the building itself and explore the museum as part of the tour.

Can I actually touch the crocodiles, or is it just looking from a distance?

You can get up close to and touch the crocodiles at the wildlife site. It's a hands-on encounter, not viewing from behind a barrier.

What's the local market like, and will I have time to shop?

Serekunda's local market is a working marketplace where locals buy and sell daily goods. You'll walk through it with the guide and have the chance to buy gifts and souvenirs if you want to.

Does the tour include lunch, or should I eat before we start?

The tour does not include lunch. It's a three to four hour outing, so eating before pickup or bringing snacks is a good idea if you prefer not to stop separately.