Tanji Village Museum

The Gambia


This fascinating cultural museum presents Gambian nature and life scenes by recreating a traditional Mandinka village, where you can peer into huts and learn about craftmaking, traditional music, customs and beliefs, medicinal plants and the local fauna and flora.

There's a lovely mosaic-covered restaurant here (mains around D200) and visitors can overnight in rustic bungalows (per person D500).


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