The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, Gambia, about 10 miles (16km) from the capital Banjul.

[1] Kachikally is a privately owned crocodile pool belonging to the Bojang family of Bakau, one of the founding families and major land owners of the city.

It was long claimed that all the animals are Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus), but research suggests they are a different species, namely the West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus).

Crocodiles are allowed to roam freely, and can be approached and touched by visitors.

Crocodiles found in the wild are sometimes taken to and reared at the holy pools.