The Gambia

Although Gambia is a relatively small country it has a steady flow of package holiday makers. Although Gambia is surrounded by French speaking countries, it’s main language is British. The tourist areas are naturally located along it’s Atlantic coast and include the towns of Kololi, Fajara, Bakau and Kotu which all have gorgeous white sandy beaches.

*Travel Insurance for Gambia :
World Wide exc. USA / Canada

Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for The Gambia
 

The Capital of Gambia is Banjul, which is a relatively small yet lively place. It draws many tourists due to it’s excellent nightlife, friendly atmosphere and bustling markets. If your looking for an altogether more African experience the city of Serekunde is the real hotbed of activity.

On the northern banks of the River Gambia is the small village of Juffure, round 15 miles from Banjul. The African American author Alex Haley made the village famous during the 1970’s after the publication of his book Roots, where he traces his ancestor Kunta Kinte, back to the village where he was captured and put into slavery in America around 200 years ago.

Facts
Population: 1,593,256
Capital: Banjul
Currency: Dalasi

Weather / Climate
The Gambia has a tropical climate. There is a hot rainy season from June to November and a cooler, dry season between November and May.

Health
Travel Insurance for travel to The Gambia

Links
http://www.visitthegambia.gm/
Official tourism website for The Gambia

Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the FCO advise against travel to.
** The FCO advised against travel to countries marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the FCO advise against travel to.