The Gambia Off The Beaten Path

  View across the mangroves from Niji...
by littlebush
 
  • View across the mangroves from Niji village
      View across the mangroves from Niji...
    by littlebush
  • Neighbourhood kids, hanging out
      Neighbourhood kids, hanging out
    by bluenewdawn
  • A new wife is introduced into the family
      A new wife is introduced into the family
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  • In the compound yard, waiting for her green tea
      In the compound yard, waiting for her...
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  • Maid: she cooks cleans & looks after the children!
      Maid: she cooks cleans & looks after the...
    by bluenewdawn
 

Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Local Markets

by Pete.Gibson

out in the local country side you often come accross markets such as this one where sheep and goats are sold

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Kwinella Village II

by afterglow

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Kwinella Village

by afterglow

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Tanji3

by BluBluBlu

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Tanji2

by BluBluBlu

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Tanji, a great beach

by BluBluBlu

This was about a 20 mile journey from Banjul. Virtually deserted apart from clumps of fishermen.

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Makasutu Eco-lodge

by lidbit

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Fishing in Bakau

by mariavg

Spending hours at the pier, hoping to catch that one Bonga fish!! See the boats comming in with their loads fresh fish!!

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fishing village Kartong

by Ras_P

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Brufut beach

by Ras_P

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Top 3 Hotels in The Gambia

Kombo Beach Hotel  Banjul

 1 Review and 333 Opinions  The Kombo Beach is the only hotel we have been to in The Gambia, we stayed here the first time and... 

 Hotels in Banjul

Kairaba Beach Hotel  Kololi

 2 Reviews and 283 Opinions  well such an extraordinarily well run venue in Gambia. German influence, very efficient. What... 

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Reviews and photos of The Gambia attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for The Gambia sightseeing.

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, we are going to Gambia on the 22nd Feb and our GP has given us a private prescription for Malarone. It's quite expensive and I... 

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A: It's not cheap anywhere as it is a relatively new and very effective anti-malarial drug, but is encumbered by patents, so there is only a single manufacturer, hence the... 

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