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Bijilo and Brufut

A quieter stretch of coast south of Kololi, with more space and resort hotels.

Sandy Bijilo Beach with the Atlantic Ocean, parasols and a small beach bar
Photo: Tjeerd Wiersma, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0, cropped
Where
Atlantic coast, south of Kololi
Good for
Couples and families wanting a resort stay, Travellers who want quiet beaches, Birdwatchers heading to Tanji

South of Bijilo Forest Park, the coast becomes quieter. Bijilo and, further south, Brufut have several resort hotels spread along a less built-up shoreline.

It's a good base if you want space and calm but still want Kololi within reach, and it's closer to the fishing town of Tanji and its bird reserve.

Hotels in Bijilo and Brufut

Who this area suits

  • Couples and families wanting a resort stay
  • Travellers who want quiet beaches
  • Birdwatchers heading to Tanji

The beach

Bijilo Beach: A sandy Atlantic beach beside Bijilo's resort zone and coastal forest.

Nearby attractions

  • Bijilo Forest ParkCoastal forest trails with monkeys, beside the Senegambia area.
  • TanjiA working fishing town on the coast, with a village museum and a bird reserve.
  • Makasutu Culture ForestA forest reserve inland near Brikama, with palms, mangroves and a creek.

Compare other areas

  • Kololi and SenegambiaThe liveliest resort strip, with the widest choice of hotels and restaurants.
  • KotuA calmer beach base, with a mangrove-lined creek popular with birdwatchers.
  • Bakau and Cape PointAn established coastal town with the sacred Kachikally pool and beaches at Cape Point.
  • BanjulThe compact capital on an island at the river mouth. Best as a day trip for most.

Photos on this page: Tjeerd Wiersma, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0; Tjeerd Wiersma, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped for display. All image credits