Bakau

Gambia, Gambia

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Bakau is a coastal town on the Atlantic coast of The Gambia, located just west of the capital city Banjul and serving as the country’s most developed town and first major suburb outside Banjul. It is well known for its beautiful palm-fringed beaches at Cape Point, the famous Kachikally Crocodile Pool and Museum, and the serene Botanical Gardens, making it a popular holiday resort area and tourist destination. Tourism is Bakau’s main economic activity, with numerous hotels, guest houses, restaurants, and a major craft market, while fishing and gardening also play important roles in local livelihoods. The town blends modern development with traditional village life, featuring excellent communication facilities, nearly universal electricity, the nation’s only multi-purpose Independence Stadium, Radio Gambia’s studios, UN country headquarters, foreign embassies, and a large military camp. Bakau offers visitors an authentic Gambian experience with its vibrant craft market, historic buildings, old-style houses, rocky shores, cliffs, and a wide golden beach at Cape Point perfect for sunbathing and relaxation.