Makasutu Culture Forest full-day tour

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Language: English

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Duration: 8 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

Lunch

Why you’ll love this…

Immerse yourself in a stunning set comprising palm groves, wetlands, mangroves and savannah plains

See plenty of animals, including baboons, monitor lizards and hundreds of bird species

Great activity for families seeking a taste of nature away from the beaches

What we expect

Enjoy a full-day tour to the Makasutu Culture Forest, a palm forest situated on the banks of a beautiful meandering tributary of the River Gambia. The area counts many different ecosystems including dense forest, savanna and mangrove regions. This special ecosystem is home to hundreds of different birds, 3 species of monkeys, monitor lizards, pygmy deer and man goose just to name a few. If you are lucky enough, you may catch a glimpse of migrating baboons, that each year choose this forest as their home.

Upon arrival at Makasutu, you will be served a light refreshment. Continue with a visit...

✔Entrance fees
✔Lunch
✔Guided tour
✔Guided walking tour
✔Transportation in air-conditioned coach
✔Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to remember

You will need to present valid ID or a copy of your passport

It is recommended to wear sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable shoes

It is recommend to bring your own water

Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda, starting at 8:25am. Please refer to the meeting point section for more details

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Reviews

great

4.2/5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers

All ratings (19)

Excellent (8)

42%

Great (8)

Average (3)

16%

Poor (0)

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SJL

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 34 years old

Poor

We didn't go to a museum as advertised. It would have been lovely to have learnt about the ecosystems they have in gambia. We should have gone on a dug out boat on the mangrove river, instead we went on a fibreglass boat. Nothing authentic nor dug out about it. We were also rushed and unable to have our palms read as 2 guests didn't want to wait so the guide sided with them instead of the group who wanted to stay. It was disappointing

Luna

December 2025

From Netherlands

Traveled as Alone - 63 years old

Excellent

De boottocht was erg leuk. In het Cultuurbos waren veel apen enig om te zien. De veemarkt was ook bezienswaardig. Het openluchtmuseum met een compound uit vroeger tijden vond ik niet veel aan..

S. K.

March 2025

From Germany

Traveled as Alone - 22 years old

Great

Der Guide hat sehr viel über die Pflanzenwelt und wie sie als Medizin verwendet werden kann erzählt, was wirklich interessant war. Die Bootsfahrt war auch unglaublich schön und hätte für mein Empfinden noch länger dauern können

Christa

February 2025

Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Vriendelijke gidsen en mooie excursie

Luc S

January 2025

Traveled as Alone - 53 years old

Interessante rondleiding. Enige minpunt was dat ze me probeerden 18 euro te laten betalen voor een blikje Fanta. Heeft me uiteindelijk toch nog 12 euro gekost.

Sjakie

Traveled as As a couple - 51 years old

Average

Gids van gambia tours was heel matig. Niet goed te verstaan en vertelde heel weinig. De gids van makasuta forrest was wel goed. Na het bezoek aan makasutra ging de trip als een nachtkaars uit. Trip duurde niet langer dan 6,5 uur.

May 2024

Traveled as As a couple - 32 years old

Was told traditional carved out boat- was fiberglass kayak No life jackets 3 story look out tower was super unsafe with stairs collapsed and rusted. Saw baboons/monkeys but no birds - appreciate that this can happen.

rosalia

January 2024

Traveled as Alone - 39 years old

jammer dat de dansgroep er niet was en dat er weinig aandacht werd gegeven aan de muziekgroep die er wel was. De begeleiding vertelde veel alleen zag je dat er veel achterstallig onderhoud was.

Anne

From France

Traveled as With family - 42 years old

L’excursion était très intéressante , organisation impeccable Le guide au sein du domaine forestier était très compétent , riches explications et humour Journée à recommander Petit bémol l’attitude de l’accompagnateur (comportement peu ragoûtant ) il se cure le nef avec les tentures du bus et j’en passe : question hygiène douteuse

Alison

April 2023

Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Many baboons at the forest causing mayhem and fun to watch. Walk through the bush with guide was very interesting. He talked a lot about the healing and medicinal benefits the Gambian people get from trees and plants. Relaxing paddle through the mangrove swamps. Unfortunately the pool and viewing tower were closed and in need of repair. Once renovations have been completed both will be an added bonus to this trip.

Michael

Traveled as As a couple - 29 years old

Enjoy the beauty of the natural environment, walking surrounded by ?? monkeys, being in close proximity to the monkeys was incredible. Very informative trip, enjoy the walk in the forest and boat tip in the swamp. The pine wine is beautiful do not drink but I will have palm wine before it is fermented anyday, went back for more. Everyone in the group did not like not having life jackets for the boat trip. Concern was raised by members of the group around safety. A very good trip. Highly recommen

Nigel Turner

Traveled as With family - 40 years old

Knowledgeable guides, passionate about their country and culture, shared with us never to be forgotten experiences: music, food, nature, and how the forest sustains and supports human life. Remember to take plenty of water with you- there is only one chance to buy water on site, and you’ll be out and on the go for a long time. Strong walking shoes are a must in the forest.

Malle

March 2023

From Finland

Traveled as With family - 33 years old

Mo

February 2023

Traveled as With family - 48 years old

Corinne

Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Conforme à ce que nous espérions. Merveilleuse expérience.

Andrew

January 2023

Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Guide with Gambia Tours loyal and proud local who loves his country and very honest about lifestyle and traditions of true Gambians. He showed us more than we could imagine.

Randolph Fields

Traveled as Alone - 9 years old

Eric België ????

Traveled as Alone - 47 years old

Aangename niet al te lange dagtrip met interessante weetjes

Katie

December 2022

Lovely guide and driver. Nice air conditioned little mini bus. Guide was local Gambian and took us to a few extra places the local market and a farming it was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about history of Gambia. Lovely country park and wildfire and loads of baboons.