"THE GAMBIA : "THE SMILING COAST"" The Gambia by dedeckerm.

The Gambia Travel Guide: 888 reviews and 1,408 photos

Believe it or don't believe it, but when you travel to the Gambia, then you know why The Gamiba is called "The Smiling Coast. Here you can find the airport of Banjul, capital of The Gambia.

The Gambia is a small country in West-Africa and is surrounded by Senegal on all sites except on the Atlantic Coast (ofcours!).
The Gambia was colonized by Britain and has his Independence on February 18 at 1965.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:The most friendly people ever met !

Last visit to The Gambia: Jul 1997
Intro Updated Jun 5, 2004
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Reviews (27)

Do you need a WC ? Tourist Traps (2)

Going to the toilet in a compound more travel advice

Jul Brew Nightlife (2)

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Fishing Sports & Outdoors (2)

You can make a fishing trip but watch out for the dangerous "catfish" !! You need nothing special because you can rent... more travel advice

At the "batik factory" Shopping (2)

Here you can see a 'batik factory'. (or something like that) They make beautiful colored materials with little... more travel advice

What to Pack (1)
Packing List
Things to Do (9)
See All The Abuko Nature Reserve.
Local Customs (2)
See All Live is 'Always smile !!!
Warnings Or Dangers (1)
You can change money at banks...
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Comments (91)

RickinDutch Aug 5, 2008 at 9:10 AM Report Abuse

Enjoyed your Gambia tips. Birthday greetings from Alaska!
SarahJohnson Feb 24, 2007 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

Have to agree, a fabulous restaurant, Julie put on an amzing spread for my birthday last year. Have to say it was certainly a 21st birthday to remember!
Sininen Aug 4, 2006 at 9:33 PM Report Abuse

Hello Marleen! What a wonderful page on the Gambia with excellent pictures. I want to go there! Happy birthday from Finland!
geordiebutcher Sep 28, 2005 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

We are going to the Gambia in Jan 05, found your pages very helpfull Great photo's. Thanks for sharing them
BluBluBlu Aug 2, 2005 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

Great tips on Gambia...sounds like you love it as much as I love Goa!
zrim Jan 28, 2004 at 2:00 PM Report Abuse

I enjoyed seeing your photo of the lions. I'm always on the lookout for pages featuring wildlife.
Boniunia Jan 9, 2004 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

Amazing page!! What a great "alternative" on tourist traps!!hahaha!!! Reading your Travelogues was one BIG pleasure, from the first till the last photo!! Thanks Marleen for sharing!! :-)
der_geograf Dec 30, 2003 at 7:34 PM Report Abuse

The Gambia certainly looks like an interesting and beautiful place! Thanks for sharing your experiences there!!
diver-x Nov 5, 2003 at 7:40 PM Report Abuse

Such interesting pages and photos! Well done, Marlene! I love your photos of the local people. You must have had such a wonderful time!
byasoni Oct 20, 2003 at 10:23 AM Report Abuse

Hi Marleen, Great pages on Gambia. I especially love to read tips and comments from travelers who seem to enjoy themselves as you did.