INTERESTING PLACES TO SEE

	INTERESTING PLACES TO SEE, VISIT AND DISCOVER
	Greater Banjul Area
The National Museum:
	situated on the road driving into Banjul, it exhibits the historical artefacts of the Gambia and has a pictorial history from the colonial era to the present day.

The Arch 22:
	it is quite impossible to miss it when entering Banjul as you see it looming upon you at the decisive junction. It is a monument of 35 metres high which was erected to commemorate the take over by the Arm Forces by present president, Yahya Jammeh. Inside the monument is an exhibition hall where some cultural and historical artefacts are displayed. Right on the top, one can get a bird’s eye view of the capital

The Katchically Crocodile Pool:
	it is a wide pool where about 50 crocodiles live. The most popular among the crocodiles is Charlie which allows being caressed! Unbelievable but true! The crocodiles are not dangerous. They do have a history as it is believed they are connected to an African religious cult that has disappeared some time in the history of the country. Today it is an attractive tourist site. A museum is being built just around the corner.

The Bijilo Forest Park:
	situated around the Senegambia area, this park covers 51 hectares and monkeys are the host to those guests who brave it. One will also find more than forty varieties of trees. A wonderful and soothing walk to take!