Serekunda Market, Crocodile Pool & Tanji Fish Market tour

Four stops in one day, no constant driving

A full-day tour south of Banjul combining four separate attractions (Serekunda Market, Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Abuko cattle market, and Tanji fish market) with stops at a local school, village hamlets and a beach lunch. Private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and all entry fees are included. The day breaks into manageable segments with a coffee break at Lamin Lodge and 2.5 hours to rest and swim at the beach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore markets, wildlife, and local culture

• Walk through Serekunda Market
• Visit Kachikally Crocodile Pool
• See Abuko cattle market
• Break at Lamin lodge with coffee and doughnuts
• Visit oyster collection point
• Safari through villages and local school visit
• Lunch and relax at paradise beach
• Visit Tanji fish market
• Drive back to hotels

The experience

Serekunda Market opens the day. You walk through the stalls to see local products, vegetables, fish, dairy and spices. The guide explains what each is used for and how it fits into Gambian cooking. From there, the jeep takes you to Kachikally Crocodile Pool, a traditional shrine where you'll learn the history of the spiritual crocodiles and the fertility beliefs tied to the water. You get to stroke the crocodiles and shake hands with them before moving on.

The cattle market in Abuko comes next, followed by a 20-minute break at Lamin Lodge for coffee, tea and homemade doughnuts. After that, you visit the main oyster collection point to learn how oysters fit into the community. Then comes the safari portion: a drive through nearly 20 small villages and hamlets in the west and south of Gambia. A stop in one village lets you see how locals live as a family. You also visit a local school where the guide explains the three types of education in Gambia, with stops at different points for detail. Lunch happens at a beach on the coast, where you have 2.5 hours to relax on free sun beds or swim.

The final stop is Tanji fish market, about 22 kilometres away. It's the biggest and busiest fish market in Gambia. You'll see the day's catch arrive and watch how fish are processed and preserved for export across Africa. The guide points out the role Gambian women play in the fishing industry. The drive back to your hotel ends the day, and you've covered real Gambia, not tourist Gambia.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a live English-speaking guide.
• entry to Kachikally Crocodile Pool, the cattle market, local school and Tanji fish market.
• coffee, tea and homemade doughnuts at Lamin Lodge.
• lunch at the beach.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (under 6): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 48 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arch Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine four separate experiences (village, wildlife, culture, and water) in a single day with private transport and guide, rather than booking each as standalone trips.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Kachikally Crocodile Pool and what do you actually do there?

Kachikally Crocodile Pool is a traditional shrine with spiritual significance in Gambian culture. You'll learn the history of the crocodiles and the fertility beliefs connected to the water, then stroke the crocodiles and shake hands with them before the jeep takes you to the next stop.

How much time do you spend at the beach, and what can you do there?

You have 2.5 hours at the beach after lunch. You can relax on free sun beds or go for a swim while the group rests before the final stop at Tanji fish market.

What happens at Tanji fish market?

Tanji is the biggest and busiest fish market in Gambia. You'll see the day's catch come in and watch how fish are processed and preserved for export. The guide explains the role Gambian women play in the fishing industry, and you'll visit the smoke houses where the fish are prepared.

Does the tour include a school visit, and what do you learn there?

Yes, a local school visit is part of the day. The guide explains the three types of education in Gambia and makes stops at different points to illustrate how the system works.

How often do you stop during the day?

The tour stops at a place of interest every 30 to 40 minutes, so it's not a constant drive. You also get a dedicated 20-minute break at Lamin Lodge for coffee, tea and doughnuts.