Kololi Nightlife

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WoW was a really WoW to us as we entered it the first time. We don't usually go to these kind of places (hip-hop, rap & black music; cannot dance). Still the ambience took us; as earlier in the evening the music was not loud so you could talk, older music + reggae was played. Perhaps at 01:00 they started to play loud. I felt like being in some club in Harlem.

If you want to see all styles; go there! A lot of rastas enjoyed the place; at first we were the only tourists there. You can enjoy watching the whole variety of clothes, hats, caps, rastas, everything. That already is amusing itself.

The people were great though; the same Gambian comradeship was there. I had taken a "rasta"-look in my long blond hair, and all rasta guys came to me to shake hands and say "sister". "Rasta" women smiled at me nicely.

If you wanna dance - go to the WoW. It was amazing how the Gambian people had the rhythm in their blood. It was enjoyable to watch them move their bodies so easily the way we Europeans can never do. The dance floor was full all the time.

One thing: watch out for pickpockets; it's really dark in there. Also it is good to be aware that even if people don't drink much alchol there, some smoke drugs and perhaps sell them too (esp. the rastafaris). Despite this, they are nice and let you be and shake hands :) Everybody is your friend.

Please note also: there are a few prostitutes in this place; usually they can be recognized of their outlooks but not always, so it is good to be aware if you are not planning to buy these kind of services.

I hope I didn't scare you; it's a safe place and a safe area to walk even at the whee hours. Just don't get too drunk. Be brave and jump in and be a part of this crazy world for a moment. I would call that an experience.

There is an entrance fee of 50 dalasis usually, but I am sure that during your stay in Gambia you get friends who will let you in without paying anything. It happened to us too!

Dress Code: What dress code? There was no dress code at all; I guess that the main thing is that you have something on you.

The guys had mainly sports clothing and sneakers (due to the music), a small part had neat black pants and some nice shirt hanging on the pants (not inside). No-one weared shorts.

The girls had no sports clothing at all; they were all dressed and made up. They wore either supertight jeans or capri pants with a tiny top. Or a mini skirt. Quite much make-up.

I dressed myself up just like in any other hot places; some dress or skirt and top/blouse; the normal "disco" way.

Note: local men do not wear shorts not even daytime. Evenings, nighttime and especially if you go for dinner it is not acceptable to wear shorts - even if you see half of the tourists doing it still, unfortunately.