River Gambia National ParkStone Circles of Sine NgayèneStone Circles of WanarLittle Pappa IslandPakaliba Cenral MasjidBa Faraba Island
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Sami

Sami is a town in Central River Division district, The Gambia of about 2,794 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 mosques & dargahs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are River Gambia National Park, Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène and Stone Circles of Wanar.

13.5833° N, 15.2000° WPop. 2,794

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see4
Notable86
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

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

River Gambia National Park

National park · 32 km

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

Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène

Heritage site · 48 km · Kaolack Region

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

Stone Circles of Wanar

Heritage site · 68 km · Kaffrine Region

Places near Sami by type

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One day from Sami

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:05 pm

103 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 Sami
  2. Pakaliba Cenral Masjidmosque · 30 min
  3. Si-Kunda Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Little Pappa Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Ba Faraba Islandisland · 2 hrs
  6. River Gambia National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Sami
Today’s loopSamiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sami?

Little Pappa Island (island, about 9 km), Pappa Island (island, about 9 km), Pakaliba Cenral Masjid (mosque, about 11 km), Ba Faraba Island (island, about 11 km), Commuim (attraction, about 11 km), River Gambia National Park (national park, about 32 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sami?

Pappa Island, about 9 km by road; Ba Faraba Island (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sami?

Pakaliba Cenral Masjid, about 11 km by road; Kerr Aldi Mosque (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sami?

Start in Sami, visit Pakaliba Cenral Masjid, then Si-Kunda Forest Park, then Little Pappa Island, then Ba Faraba Island, then River Gambia National Park, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.