Cape Point and Bakau coast
Bakau's Atlantic coast near Cape Point and the Gambia River estuary.
- Where
- Bakau, towards Cape Point at the northern end of town
- Stay nearby
- Bakau and Cape Point
Cape Point is the northern end of Bakau, where the Atlantic coast approaches the Gambia River estuary. The area combines a resort shoreline with Bakau's established town and nearby fishing coast.
It pairs naturally with a visit to the Kachikally crocodile pool in central Bakau and with a day in Banjul.
Sea conditions change. Follow lifeguard flags where posted and ask locally before swimming.
Nearby attractions
- Kachikally Crocodile PoolA sacred pool and museum in the heart of Bakau, cared for by the Bojang family.
- Arch 22The monumental arch at the entrance to Banjul, with views over the city.
Other beaches
- Kololi and Senegambia BeachThe busiest beach on the coast, in front of the Senegambia hotels.
- Kotu BeachA wide, palm-backed beach divided by a mangrove creek.
- Bijilo BeachA sandy Atlantic beach beside Bijilo's resort zone and coastal forest.
- Brufut BeachA quieter, less built-up stretch of Atlantic shore south of Bijilo.
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