Places to visit near

Bansang

Bansang is a town in Central River Division district, The Gambia of about 7,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit: 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see place is River Gambia National Park.

13.4333° N, 14.6500° WPop. 7,615

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km27
Must-see1
Notable83
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Bansang

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bansang
  2. Bankuba Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Arse Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Dobbo Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Tankong Kunda Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Madina Demba Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Bansang
Today’s loopBansangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bansang?

Dobbo Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Tankong Kunda Mosque (mosque, about 10 km), Arse Hill (hill, about 12 km), Madina Demba Forest Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Bankuba Forest Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Kunkilling Forest Park (nature spot, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bansang?

27 places on Spotwander: 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 attraction, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bansang?

Madina Demba Forest Park, about 12 km by road; Bankuba Forest Park (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bansang?

Galé Boubou, about 16 km by road; Mungo Park Memorial (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bansang?

Start in Bansang, visit Bankuba Forest Park, then Arse Hill, then Dobbo Mosque, then Tankong Kunda Mosque, then Madina Demba Forest Park, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.