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Things To Do: The Katchikally Crocodile
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  • The Katchikally Crocodile Pool at Bakau, was first discovered by a palmwine tapper, a member of the Bojang clan, over 100 years ago.

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    Directions: Located in the city centre of Bakau.
    When you don't find it, just ask it, everybody can help you.

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    Things To Do: The Katchikally Crocodile Pool
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  • The pool's reptilian residents have since become so tame, that they allow visitors to pet them, and seem to prefer fish to more fleshy meals. The oldest crocodile, named Charlie, is the friendliest, and often spends time in the ancestral home of the Bojang clan, who are now the keepers of the pool.

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    Comments for Wafro about The Gambia
    j.h.S.yx Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:55 UTC
     I know this pool and I touched this crocodiles some years ago ! j.h.S.yx!
    glenruby Tue Jan 22, 2008 16:42 UTC
     Hoping to travel to The Gambia next Spring to work with the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust.Just wondering where's the nearest airport and whats the best transport from there to Gambia? Would be based in the region of the village of Sambel Kunda.great page!
    Acirfa Wed Oct 24, 2007 13:09 UTC
     Enjoyed this page, nicely different for the usual touristy stuff.
    VeronicaG Thu Dec 28, 2006 17:17 UTC
     This must have been quite the experience! It was interesting hearing about the Kroc pond--it's amazing they allow themselves to be "pet"...regards from Texas
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