Places to visit near

Somita

Somita is a town in West Coast Division district, The Gambia of about 2,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 mosques & dargahs and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort James, Kunta Kinteh Island and Saint Mary's Church.

13.2058° N, 16.3056° WPop. 2,541

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see12
Notable195
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Somita

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

65 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 Somita
  2. South-East Berefet Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sansankoto Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Fort Jamesfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Biara Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. South Batending Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Somita
Today’s loopSomitaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Somita?

Fort James (fort, about 17 km), Kunta Kinteh Island (island, about 17 km), North Kanjabina Forest Park (nature spot, about 3 km), South-East Berefet Forest Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Biara Point (beach, about 12 km), South Batending Forest Park (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 mosques & dargahs, 8 beaches & coast, 10 other attractions, 6 churches.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Somita?

North Kanjabina Forest Park, about 3 km by road; South-East Berefet Forest Park (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Somita?

Grande Mosquée, about 40 km by road; Petite Mosquée (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Somita?

Start in Somita, visit South-East Berefet Forest Park, then Sansankoto Island, then Fort James, then Biara Point, then South Batending Forest Park, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.