Lower River Division district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Jali

Jali is a town in Lower River Division district, The Gambia, home to about 1,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 5 mosques & dargahs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (31 km), Fort James (54 km) and Kunta Kinteh Island (54 km).

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Jali at a glance

Location
Lower River Division district, The Gambia
Population
about 1,024
Coordinates
13.3500° N, 15.9667° W
Places within 50 km
45 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Jali

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jali: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Jali

72 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jali. The closest is Saba Mosque (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jali

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jali. The closest is Kiang West National Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Jali

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jali. The closest is Néma (29 km); the best-known is Fort James (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Jali

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jali. The closest is Jali Point (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Jali

13 churches within 100 km of Jali. The closest is Notre Dame Catholic Church (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jali

5 museums within 100 km of Jali. The closest is Maurel Frères Building (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jali

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jali
  2. 16 km Faba Forest Park · nature spot, Lower River Division
  3. 7 km Brikama Forest Park · nature spot, Lower River Division
  4. 19 km Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve · nature spot, North Bank Division
  5. 21 km Jali Point · beach, Lower River Division
  6. 7 km Kiang West National Park · national park, Lower River Division
  7. 8 km Back to Jali

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How to reach Jali

    All places near Jali by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jali by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs572Saba Mosque (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2259Kiang West National Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage527Néma (29 km)
    Other attractions322Kiang National Forest (16 km)
    Beaches & coast815Jali Point (12 km)
    Churches013Notre Dame Catholic Church (59 km)
    Museums05Maurel Frères Building (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Sansankoto Island (60 km)
    Parks12Football Field (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Konkoba Hill (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla (80 km)
    Caves01Raktak (96 km)

    Jali: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jali?

    Kiang West National Park (national park, about 8 km), Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (nature spot, about 31 km), Jali Point (beach, about 12 km), Faba Forest Park (nature spot, about 16 km), Kiang National Forest (attraction, about 16 km), Brikama Forest Park (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 5 mosques & dargahs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Jali?

    Saba Mosque, about 26 km by road; Bumari Mosque (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jali?

    Kiang West National Park, about 8 km by road; Faba Forest Park (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jali?

    Néma, about 29 km by road; Nioro (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jali?

    Start in Jali, visit Faba Forest Park, then Brikama Forest Park, then Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, then Jali Point, then Kiang West National Park, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jali?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Jali

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jali’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.