Lunch after the river excursion is a traditional Gambian fare served under the vaulted thatched roofs
of the Baobab Cultural Area. The produce is organically grown in and around Makasutu, and the fish on the menu comes direct from the local fishermen, fresh every day. Lunch is followed by a rhythmic cultural dance by local Jola tribes people, under the giant branches of the majestic baobab tree
– be warned, the Jola women like to get as many guests up on stage to join in the energetic show!
Makasutu boasts an impressive craft area, consisting of potters, wood carvers, weavers, furniture makers and silversmiths, where guests can get their hands dirty trying out the different skills, and if enough time is left before your departure home, the pots can be fired and delivered to your hotel for you to remember your trip to Makasutu and the Gambia. This area has been donated to the local artists, no rent is charged for the space, and all profits go to the artists themselves.
Makasutu is a serene wonderland
where visitors to the Gambia can experience African wild life, bush culture and eco tourism at it’s finest. It is an un-missable part of anyone’s visit to the Gambia.
