Kartong
A village at the southern tip of the Gambian coast, with a bird-watching station, a sacred crocodile pool, a reptile farm and empty beaches.
Kartong sits close to the Senegalese border, on the Allahein River. Its pace is slow, making it a good escape from the resort crowds. The village's Kartong Bird Observatory carries out bird-ringing research and welcomes visitors. The Folonko Sacred Crocodile Pool is where local women go to pray for blessings. A small reptile farm lets you see snakes and lizards up close. The beach is long and empty, and in the evening you can watch fishermen haul in their nets. It is about 45–60 minutes' drive from the resort areas. You can combine it with Sanyang and Gunjur on a hired-car tour, and many visitors spend a night in an eco-lodge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- King Fahad Mosque
- Gambia National Museum
- Albert Market
- Arch 22
- Fort Bullen
- Juffureh & Albreda
- Kunta Kinteh Island