Bakau's botanic gardens were established in 1924 and offer shade, peace and good bird-spotting chances. It's a small space – just 1.5 hectares.
Botanic Gardens
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
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St Joseph's Adult Education & Skills Centre
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Fathala Wildlife Reserve & Lodge
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Parc National du Delta du Saloum
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The quadrangular July 22 Square contains a World War I memorial and a fountain dating from the 1930s.