Makasutu Cultural Forrest Tour: Dive into History, Natural Medicine, and Culture in Brikama
4.4
24 Ratings
Serekunda
Immerse yourself in history, natural medicine, and culture on the Makasutu Cultural Forest Tour in Brikama. Discover traditional uses of plants, take a canoe ride, and experience local traditions.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Makasutu Culture Forest - Makasutu is a wildlife reserve located near Brikama. The reserve is aproximately 1000 acres and is home to many birds and animals. The plants and trees that grow here have been widely used to cure illnesses, make marriages stronger and to boost fertility. The forest it self is believed to be sacred and the legend says that the Ninki Nanka* is guarding it.
Here you get your own guide who guides you through the forrest. You will be learning about the different plants and trees as well as the traditional uses for them. Then we take a canoe ride along the Mandinga Bolong creek. The Mandinga Bolong creek is a part of the Gambia River and we will be canoeing in a traditional African pirogue.
You will also have the possibility to try out some fresh palm juice or get your fortune told by the local Marabout..
What's Included
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Entry fee to Makasutu
Additional Information
This trip is perfect for admirers of nature and those with a keen interest in culture, history and herbal medicine. In Makasutu, you will gain knowledge about various types of plants and trees, along with their conventional uses. Following this, we will embark on a canoe journey on the Mandinga Bolong creek aboard a traditional African pirogue. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste fresh palm juice or have your destiny revealed by the resident Marabout.
Location
Makasutu Culture Forest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(24 Ratings)
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Lifeisaflag
Feb 12, 2024
The Gambia Experience at its best - Jimmy is passionate about his job. He’s not a guide, he’s a friend since moment one and he tells you all the story that your curiosity about The Gambia can have. I did with him a couple of excursions, the Makasutu cultural forest and the Banjul city tour. I strongly recommend his services to all people traveling to the Gambia (which is amazing)
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Kebba
Feb 9, 2024
Makasutu. Bout trip. Park working. And . Babunn. Island - Day trip to makasutu culture forest park
Is a lot to see over here u have park working. To the babunn island to bout trip.
All with the local guard.
Keba ecotours Gambia. U get the best experience ever. Try me u well not let me go
If u said no. u will never
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Cordeliag301
Jan 17, 2024
Great experience - We (my friend and I) had a great time on this excursion - the drive there and back was smooth (disregarding the sand piste on the last couple of kilometres or so), once there we met our guide and set off to the forest and water. We couldn't get on a boat immediately but Buba and our guide Lamin changed the order around so we went on the forest walk first and came back to go on the boat ride through the mangroves. The tour was very informative, we learned many new things, and it was very peaceful. Buba made us laugh a lot too and we felt very welcome and at ease.
Side note - you will need to pay the entrance fee (1500 dalasi) separately once at the forest.
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800leneb
Jan 2, 2024
Trustworthy and reliable - We have been on several tours with Bubba, and every time we felt very safe and in good hands👌
Bubba gives an excellent guidance and shares his views and insights into the different things we meet.
He gets our best recommendations.
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Valentinn300
Dec 26, 2023
Makasutu Forrest - Bouba alias Jimmy is à very friendly Guy, He came to pick me up at my hotel and we went to Makasutu Forrest ,
He is very à kind person ready to help you , and make you show around Gambia
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Fly_like_a_wasp
Dec 23, 2023
Jimmy made our entire stay in Gambia! - Jimmy helped us tremendously throughout the stay in the Gambia-he picked us up from the airport, took for a tour to Makasutu, Crocodile farm and museum next day, provided the transport to city center, museum and ferry for border crossing to Senegal. Thanks to him we made the most of our short stay in the Gambia. The trip to Makasutu was the highlight of the Gambian adventure-it was very private-only three people in total. We were no rushed and had enough time to ask the questions and enjoy the experience. Highly recommending booking with Jimmy!
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Clivefromlondon
Dec 3, 2023
Masakuto forest day trip - The tour guide was organised, informative and well supported with knowledgeable forest guides. The pirogue ride was idyllic and peaceful and the forest tour was well times replete with well researched facts about the flora and fauna. Well recommended!
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Dientje1973
Nov 22, 2023
Amazing day with a great guide!! - We had an amazing day!! With Jimmy as the most friendly guide. He can tell you all about Gambia and the history. We took a lot of beautiful pictures. We asked him if we could visit the crocodile pool as well, and it was no problem at all. We even met his family for lunch, what a warm family!! We recommend booking a tour with Jimmy and you will see the real Gambia.
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Dacian_f
Nov 19, 2023
Nice local experience - This was a really nice experience to learn about the local vegetation and traditions. My guide Buba was very professional and he created a memorable experience. I booked with him other 2 tours next days that he organised very well , so if you ever come to Gambia he's the man to show you around .
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Thetr4v3ll3r
Nov 9, 2023
Its a rip off! - Its a Scam!
Worst money spent in Gambia.
The high price of the entrance D800 per person and then they dont invest anything back into the park. The tower is falling apart. The restaurant is in ruins and the forest path is not well mantain.
And then expect to leave a tip everywhere you go. They dont even put the effort.
The founder of the park would be revolting in his grave if he would see what people have done with his park.
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