Lower River Division district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Keneba

Keneba is a town in Lower River Division district, The Gambia, home to about 1,775 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 4 mosques & dargahs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (38 km), Fort James (47 km) and Kunta Kinteh Island (47 km).

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Keneba at a glance

Location
Lower River Division district, The Gambia
Population
about 1,775
Coordinates
13.3289° N, 16.0150° W
Places within 50 km
50 (3 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 Keneba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Keneba: 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 Keneba

71 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Keneba. The closest is Saba Mosque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Keneba

62 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Keneba. The closest is Kiang West National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Keneba

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Keneba. The closest is Néma (34 km); the best-known is Fort James (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Keneba

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Keneba. The closest is Jali Point (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Keneba

17 churches within 100 km of Keneba. The closest is Eglise Catholique (66 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Church (78 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Keneba

5 museums within 100 km of Keneba. The closest is Maurel Frères Building (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Keneba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Keneba
  2. 21 km Marike Forest Park · nature spot, North Bank Division
  3. 35 km Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve · nature spot, North Bank Division
  4. 21 km Jali Point · beach, Lower River Division
  5. 7 km Kiang West National Park · national park, Lower River Division
  6. 31 km Btw Kanilai & Kanfenda Forest Park · nature spot, West Coast Division
  7. 18 km Back to Keneba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Keneba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs471Saba Mosque (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2362Kiang West National Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage827Néma (34 km)
    Other attractions523Kiang National Forest (22 km)
    Beaches & coast719Jali Point (17 km)
    Churches017Eglise Catholique (66 km)
    Museums15Maurel Frères Building (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Sansankoto Island (53 km)
    Parks12Football Field (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Konkoba Hill (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla (74 km)
    Caves01Raktak (90 km)

    Keneba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Keneba?

    Kiang West National Park (national park, about 15 km), Jali Point (beach, about 17 km), Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (nature spot, about 38 km), Btw Kanilai & Kanfenda Forest Park (nature spot, about 18 km), Marike Forest Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Faba Forest Park (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 4 mosques & dargahs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Keneba?

    Saba Mosque, about 27 km by road; Bumari Mosque (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Keneba?

    Kiang West National Park, about 15 km by road; Btw Kanilai & Kanfenda Forest Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Keneba?

    Néma, about 34 km by road; Nioro (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Keneba?

    Start in Keneba, visit Marike Forest Park, then Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, then Jali Point, then Kiang West National Park, then Btw Kanilai & Kanfenda Forest Park, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Keneba?

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

    Towns near Keneba

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