The Gambia Travel Guide

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Kololi

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Kololi-2200796/TravelGuide-Kololi.html

31,48,4

Banjul

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30,77,2

Serekunda

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Serekunda-2201133/TravelGuide-Serekunda.html

17,27,1

Kotu

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Kotu-2200783/TravelGuide-Kotu.html

6,12,1

Gunjur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Gunjur-2201293/TravelGuide-Gunjur.html

10,22,0

Georgetown

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Georgetown-2201310/TravelGuide-Georgetown.html

34,37,0

Basse Santa Su

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15,17,0

Brikama

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Brikama-2201572/TravelGuide-Brikama.html

2,8,0

Bakau

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Bakau-2201711/TravelGuide-Bakau.html

1,0,1

Wassu

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Wassu-2199812/TravelGuide-Wassu.html

13,19,0

Ghana Town

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Ghana_Town-2201309/TravelGuide-Ghana_Town.html

0,1,0

Fort James Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Fort_James_Island-2201338/TravelGuide-Fort_James_Island.html

12,23,0

Kanifing

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Kanifing-2201030/TravelGuide-Kanifing.html

0,3,0

Lamin Koto

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Lamin_Koto-2200716/TravelGuide-Lamin_Koto.html

4,7,0

Kuntaur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Kuntaur-2200742/TravelGuide-Kuntaur.html

23,26,0

Abuko

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Abuko-2201774/TravelGuide-Abuko.html

4,8,0

Napoli

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Napoli-2200492/TravelGuide-Napoli.html

1,0,0

Barra

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/North_Bank_Division/Barra-2201633/TravelGuide-Barra.html

4,3,0

India

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/India-2201268/TravelGuide-India.html

0,1,0

Ginak Niji

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/North_Bank_Division/Ginak_Niji-2201302/TravelGuide-Ginak_Niji.html

3,8,0

Lamin Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Western_Division/Lamin_Island-2200717/TravelGuide-Lamin_Island.html

7,16,0

Pro

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  Friendly people, authentic local culture, beautiful birds 


Con

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  Dangerous boats 


In a nutshell

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  The most friendly people ever met ! 

 

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Kololi  

Kairaba Beach Hotel

 2 Reviews and 282 Opinions  well such an extraordinarily well run venue in Gambia. German influence, very efficient. What... 

 Hotels in Kololi

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Banjul  

Kombo Beach Hotel

 1 Review and 330 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

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The Gambia  

Come Inn Bar and Restaurant: Great food and ambiance

Come Inn Bar and Restaurant: Great food and ambiance, The Gambia

 aprox Says:  The main tourism area with many bars, restaurants and night clubs. Most have some sort of happy hour but in general on that strip, prices are salty. My choice... 

 Restaurants in The Gambia

gENAREAL ADVICE

gENAREAL ADVICE, The Gambia

 jigeen Says:  I will be there in February/March too. It will be my Gambia Trip # 15.The real Gambia is to avoid the Hotels and live in the village. There are a lot of... 

 Things to Do in The Gambia

Bad roads

Bad roads, The Gambia

 Wafro Says:  The Gambia is a small country with not that much roads and the roads you’ll find aren’t always in that good condition. The one you find in the costal area are... 

 Transportation in The Gambia

Car hire

Car hire, The Gambia

 Wafro Says:  There are several modes of transport, when you want to move all independent the best you could do is hiring your own car. It probably is the most expensive way... 

 Transportation in The Gambia

Dalasis

Dalasis, The Gambia

 Wafro Says:  The currency they use in The Gambia is the Dalasi.The exchange rates are 35Dalasi for 1Euro.You’d better change your money at the airport, banks or hotels... 

 Favorites in The Gambia

Stella Artois: Belgian Beer in Banjul

Stella Artois: Belgian Beer in Banjul, The Gambia

 Wafro Says:  So far from home and there it is! One of Belgium’s’ best beers in the refrigerator of Lebanese businessman. It is very expensive to drink imported beers, so... 

 Restaurants in The Gambia

Maleria is a serious illness!!

Maleria is a serious illness!!, The Gambia

 breezywestyorkshire Says:  There are plenty of porters at Banjul airport they will get you through Customs as quick as possible for a tip of £1 per case well worth it! Cases are ex-rayed... 

 What to Pack in The Gambia

Palma Rima Hotel, Kotu Beach: Hotel in for a revamp maybe!!

Palma Rima Hotel, Kotu Beach: Hotel in for a revamp maybe!!, The Gambia

 breezywestyorkshire Says:  It is almost more than 3 or more years since we stayed at this hotel, standards had dropped dramatically over several years, but maybe some good news we passed... 

 Hotels in The Gambia

TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS

TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS, The Gambia

 DAO Says:  Travelling to Gambia? Hope you are not afraid of needles! You need some immunizations before you go. At the least I would recommend these for any travel other... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in The Gambia

MALARIA KILLS

MALARIA KILLS, The Gambia

 DAO Says:  PLEASE PREPARE! Malaria can sometimes be fatal and at best may make you regret that you survived. Medicines must be taken weeks BEFORE you come here. There are... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in The Gambia

Best way to travel is by the...

Best way to travel is by the..., The Gambia

 johanl Says:  Best way to travel is by the green taxi's or bushtaxis which are not too expensive. Agree on the price before you leave.If renting a car make sure to have a... 

 Transportation in The Gambia

Kachikally Crocodile Park

Kachikally Crocodile Park, The Gambia

 SamuiDean Says:  The sacred pools at Bakau have over the years become a tourist magnet for visitors to The Gambia. Some Gambians believe that the pools have supernatural healing... 

 Things to Do in The Gambia

The Place

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The People

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 Whereas in the western world you don't take time to greet people - in Gambia you do take the time and you do not only ask about how the person you are meeting... 

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Popular Regions in The Gambia

Western Division  City of Banjul 

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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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Top The Gambia Writers

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Gambia

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 The Gambia is a very small country in West Africa with a length of 320 KM and a breadth of hardly 35 KM. The Gambia is situated at the two banks of the river the Gambia and enclosed by Senegal at... 

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The Gambia

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 faThe Gambia is one of the smallest countries in Africa and it's dominated by water, tourism and peanuts. When you stay a month you've seen almost everything, but you can also integrate a visit when... 

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Gambia

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 Gambia is a long, narrow English-speaking country which projects like a thorn from the Atlantic Ocean into the heart of French-speaking Senegal. It is becoming an increasingly popular vacation... 

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NATURE OF THE GAMBIA: palm wine days

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 The Gambia is an easy doorway into Africa; the people are so welcoming that it makes your passage easy. Please remember that you can leave as deep an impression on the Gambians as they do on you. If... 

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The smiling coast

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 The Gambia is a long and thin country on the west coast of Africa, nestled along the length of the river of the same name, with Senegal to the north, south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the... 

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