"The Gambia" Top 5 Page for this destination The Gambia by Wafro

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

Small and funny

%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 you're in Senegal. It's easy to pass the border.

Streetlife Basse Santa Su

Basse is one of the biggest settlements in the eastern part of the country.
In the area the peanut industry is well developed.

Gambian wildlife

Vervet Monkey

You still can find some wildlife in the Gambian reserves and national parks.
Here you can find a list of the major attractions, they're all easy to reach by public transport.
Kiang West National Park
Tanji/Karinti Bird Reserve
Bao Bolon Wetland Reserve
Abuko Nature Reserve
River Gambia National Park
Niumi National Park

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people
Cons:Dangerous boats

Intro Updated Jun 27, 2004
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Reviews (21)

Bad roads Transportation (3)

The Gambia is a small country with not that much roads and the roads you’ll find aren’t always in that good condition.... more travel advice

My rental car guarded by 100 Gambian soldiers - The Gambia

Car hire Transportation (3)

There are several modes of transport, when you want to move all independent the best you could do is hiring your own... more travel advice

Dalasis Favorites (2)

The currency they use in The Gambia is the Dalasi. The exchange rates are 35Dalasi for 1Euro. You’d better change your... more travel advice

Belgian Beer in Banjul Restaurants (2)

So far from home and there it is! One of Belgium’s’ best beers in the refrigerator of Lebanese businessman. It is very... more travel advice

Hotels (4)
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Off The Beaten Path (3)
See All Kiang West National Park
Warnings Or Dangers (2)
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Shopping (1)
Gambian Art

What to Pack (1)
MALARIA RISK
Local Customs (1)
Exchanging addresses
Things to Do (2)
See All The Katchikally Crocodile Pool
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Comments (6)

j.h.S.yx Jun 10, 2009 at 4:55 AM Report Abuse

I know this pool and I touched this crocodiles some years ago ! j.h.S.yx!
glenruby Jan 22, 2008 at 8:42 AM Report Abuse

Hoping to travel to The Gambia next Spring to work with the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust.Just wondering where's the nearest airport and whats the best transport from there to Gambia? Would be based in the region of the village of Sambel Kunda.great page!
Acirfa Oct 24, 2007 at 5:09 AM Report Abuse

Enjoyed this page, nicely different for the usual touristy stuff.
VeronicaG Dec 28, 2006 at 9:17 AM Report Abuse

This must have been quite the experience! It was interesting hearing about the Kroc pond--it's amazing they allow themselves to be "pet"...regards from Texas
Ekahau May 28, 2006 at 8:05 PM Report Abuse

Thank you nice page -- I grew up in Britsh West Africa makes me home sick
Pete.Gibson Dec 30, 2005 at 5:41 AM Report Abuse

Hi Thanks for your visit , hope you had a great festive season..obviously Africa is a favorite of yours.. I love it too. thanks for sharing