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Pateh Sam

Pateh Sam is a town in Central River Division district, The Gambia of about 1,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 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.

13.6167° N, 15.0667° WPop. 1,164

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see3
Notable76
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

River Gambia National Park, national park near Pateh Sam
Must-see

River Gambia National Park

National park · 13 km

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

Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène

Heritage site · 64 km · Kaolack Region

Stone Circles of Wanar, heritage site near Pateh Sam
Must-see

Stone Circles of Wanar

Heritage site · 82 km · Kaffrine Region

Places near Pateh Sam by type

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One day from Pateh Sam

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

58 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 Pateh Sam
  2. Kaolong Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Brikama Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. River Gambia National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  5. Deer Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Pasari Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pateh Sam
Today’s loopPateh SamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pateh Sam?

River Gambia National Park (national park, about 13 km), Kaolong Forest Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Nyassang Forest Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Pasari Island (island, about 12 km), Deer Island (island, about 13 km), Brikama Island (island, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pateh Sam?

51 places on Spotwander: 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pateh Sam?

Kaolong Forest Park, about 9 km by road; Nyassang Forest Park (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pateh Sam?

Stone Circles, about 17 km by road; Bodel (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pateh Sam?

Start in Pateh Sam, visit Kaolong Forest Park, then Brikama Island, then River Gambia National Park, then Deer Island, then Pasari Island, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.