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Jakhaly

Jakhaly is a town in Central River Division district, The Gambia of about 1,793 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit: 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are River Gambia National Park, Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène and Stone Circles of Wanar.

13.5500° N, 14.9667° WPop. 1,793

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km48
Must-see3
Notable76
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

River Gambia National Park, national park near Jakhaly
Must-see

River Gambia National Park

National park · 12 km

Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène, heritage site near Jakhaly
Must-see

Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène

Heritage site · 79 km · Kaolack Region

Stone Circles of Wanar, heritage site near Jakhaly
Must-see

Stone Circles of Wanar

Heritage site · 98 km · Kaffrine Region

Places near Jakhaly by type

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One day from Jakhaly

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:48 pm

72 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 Jakhaly
  2. Miniang Islandisland · 2 hrs
  3. Sapu Islandisland · 2 hrs
  4. Bird Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. River Gambia National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Kaolong Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Jakhaly
Today’s loopJakhalyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jakhaly?

River Gambia National Park (national park, about 12 km), Brikama Island (island, about 4 km), Miniang Island (island, about 7 km), Kaolong Forest Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Nyassang Forest Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Sapu Island (island, about 14 km).

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

48 places on Spotwander: 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jakhaly?

Miniang Island, about 7 km by road; Kaolong Forest Park (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Jakhaly?

Stone Circles, about 24 km by road; Wassu Stone Circles Quarry Site (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jakhaly?

Start in Jakhaly, visit Miniang Island, then Sapu Island, then Bird Island, then River Gambia National Park, then Kaolong Forest Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.