Banjul district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Essau

Essau is a town in Banjul district, The Gambia, home to about 5,907 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 52 mosques & dargahs, 27 beaches & coast and 22 churches. The must-see places are Gambia National Museum (7 km), Saint Mary's Church (7 km) and Kachikally Crocodile Pool (19 km).

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Essau at a glance

Location
Banjul district, The Gambia
Population
about 5,907
Coordinates
13.4839° N, 16.5347° W
Places within 50 km
207 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Essau

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Essau

61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Essau. The closest is Gambia Kayaking (7 km); the best-known is Abuko Nature Reserve (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Essau

55 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Essau. The closest is Barra Main Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Pipeline Mosque (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Essau

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Essau. The closest is Toll Point (11 km); the best-known is Kololi Beach (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Essau

24 churches within 100 km of Essau. The closest is Saint Mary's Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Essau

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Essau. The closest is Fort Bullen (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Essau

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Essau. The closest is Jinack Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Essau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Essau
  2. 7 km Gambia National Museum · museum, Banjul
  3. 1 km Saint Mary's Church · church, Banjul
  4. 13 km Abuko Nature Reserve · nature spot, West Coast Division
  5. 10 km Pipeline Mosque · mosque, Kanifing Municipal Council
  6. 3 km Kachikally Crocodile Pool · museum, Kanifing Municipal Council
  7. 19 km Back to Essau

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Essau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4361Gambia Kayaking (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs5255Barra Main Mosque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2739Toll Point (11 km)
    Other attractions3135Albert Market (6 km)
    Churches2224Saint Mary's Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1113Fort Bullen (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves811Jinack Island (9 km)
    Museums510Gambia National Museum (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Tour D'observation de l'Avifaune de L'ile Au Oiseaux (28 km)
    Parks66Staint Augustine Football Field (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Puits de Sel (78 km)
    Caves11Raktak (19 km)

    Essau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Essau?

    Gambia National Museum (museum, about 7 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 7 km), Kachikally Crocodile Pool (museum, about 19 km), Abuko Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 20 km), Pipeline Mosque (mosque, about 21 km), Barra Main Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 52 mosques & dargahs, 27 beaches & coast, 31 other attractions, 22 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Essau?

    Gambia Kayaking, about 7 km by road; Tanbi Wetland Complex (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Essau?

    Barra Main Mosque, about 1 km by road; Barra Central Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Essau?

    Toll Point, about 11 km by road; Buniada Point (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Essau?

    Start in Essau, visit Gambia National Museum, then Saint Mary's Church, then Abuko Nature Reserve, then Pipeline Mosque, then Kachikally Crocodile Pool, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Essau?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Essau

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Essau’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Essau on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.