Places to visit near

Karantaba

Karantaba is a town in Central River Division district, The Gambia of about 1,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are River Gambia National Park, Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène and Stone Circles of Wanar.

13.6667° N, 15.0333° WPop. 1,753

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see3
Notable76
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Karantaba

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

46 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 Karantaba
  2. River Gambia National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  3. Epic view of Gambia river, heard a Hippo, didn’t see it…viewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alkalo Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  5. Deer Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Pasari Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Karantaba
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karantaba?

River Gambia National Park (national park, about 9 km), Deer Island (island, about 6 km), Alkalo Garden (garden, about 7 km), Jailan Lower Basic School Garden (garden, about 8 km), Nyassang Forest Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Pasari Island (island, about 9 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Karantaba?

Alkalo Garden, about 7 km by road; Jailan Lower Basic School Garden (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Karantaba?

Stone Circles, about 9 km by road; Wassu Stone Circles Quarry Site (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karantaba?

Start in Karantaba, visit River Gambia National Park, then Epic view of Gambia river, heard a Hippo, didn’t see it…, then Alkalo Garden, then Deer Island, then Pasari Island, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.