10 TOP TOURIST SITES TO VISIT IN THE GAMBIA

     The Gambia is the smallest West African Country bounded by Senegal,with a narrow Atlantic coastline. Its referred to as "The Smiling Coast" officially called The Republic Of Gambia. She gained her independence from the United Kingdom on the 18th of February 1965. With Banjul as its capital,its the most safest country to visit and a safe abode for tourists all over the world.
     Now we all know about The Gambia,what else is the reason for the tourist attractions? Let's take you on a ride on the top 10 places to visit in The Gambia.

1. Abuko Nature Reserve 

For nature lovers and animal enthusiasts a trail walk at Abuko Nature Reserve is a must visit. About 30000 visitors per year to watch birds like Palm nut vultures, Pied Kingfishers, African Paradise Flycatcher, etc and animals like Ground Squirrel, Vervet
Monkey, Savannah Antelopes.

2. Kachikally Museum

The Kachikally Museum is a community run museum. It has a collection of about 1,000 historic artifacts on display. The museum details the history of the Banku area and showcases cultural richness of The Gambia.

3. Albert Market

Named after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert, Albert Market is situated at the Capital Banjul. It buzzes with activities from as early as 8 in the morning to 7pm. The market is well known for the wooden masks, ethnic fabrics and other crafts and fresh produce from the neighbouring villages and towns.

4. Kunta Kinteh Island 

Once called The Fort of James Island, the Kunta Kinteh Island once used to the trading post between Latvia, Lithuania and the local Africans Tourists visit the fort to see the remains of the British colonial prisons and caves.

5. Gambia National Museum

To promote,conserve and appreciate the nations ethnic, historic and cultural heritage the NCAC was institutionalized. The National Museum houses several artifacts of ethnographic importance, and is one of the leading tourist attractions.

6. Wasu Stone Circles 

Wasu Stone Circles are on the UNESCO World heritage list, as they can date back to the 3rd century BC to 16th Century AD. They are part of the Senegambian stone circles, which are believed to be ancient sacred lands for burial.

7. Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Camp.

On the banks of the River Gambia is located the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Camp. There are about 50 Chimpanzees in the camp but you might only be able to see them only while on boat. Alternatively many tourists stay at the projects accommodation camp just to watch them up and near.

8. Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

The Bao Bolong valley extends over 140km between the nations and the river Gambia. Its also hosts three varied ecosystems side by side namely, Mangrove Woodland, Mangrove Forests and Salt Marsh. The wetlands is a paradise to bird watchers and animal enthusiasts due to the above reason.

9. Arch 22

The Arch is a top tourist attraction near the Gambian Capital and is famous for its view of the city from its roof top. Tourists,more often than not visit to see the handwritten text of the president's takeover speech in the museum nearby the monument.

10. Kachikally Nature Trail

Kachikally Nature Trail is located near the Kachikally Museum running through a small tropical forest, which is relatively undisturbed by civilisation for over 400 years. The trail is famous for its diverse flora, avians, mammals as well as reptiles and other wildlife.