Banjul

Banjul is the fourth largest city in and capital of Gambia. The city is on an island, which has constrained its size - its population is only 31,000 (2013). Consequently much of the population now is based on the mainland between the airport and the city. The main tourist and business centres are around Bakau, Fajara, Kotu and Serrekunda.

Banjul has become very popular as a package holiday destination with British and other European visitors. Travel company 'The Gambia Experience' has been the market leader, but other operators are increasing their offerings too.

By plane


Green taxis are available at the airport, with a table that lists prices to various destinations. D500-700 to hotels in Serekunda.

By car
For the intrepid tourist, the Plymouth - Banjul Challenge also ends here.

Get around
Most hotels will have a selection of green tourist taxis, which have fixed prices to the most popular destinations. Yellow taxis are cheaper and more fun; locals buy a seat in a taxi on a journey from junction to junction for a few dalasi, or pay for a "town trip" to their destination. Minibuses and trucks are colourful, but extremely uncomfortable.

Bicycles are also available for rental. Cycling is popular for young locals, but there is little respect for the safety of cyclists on or near the roads.

Car hire is available from Avis and AB, both of which are based at the SeneGambia Hotel. Car hire will cost about D1500/day for a small car.

Gambians drive mostly on the right. The rules of the road are complex, licences are not common, and there is no test. The majority of roads are sand in the winter, and mud or waterholes for most of the year.

See



 * Albert Market
 *  Banjul State House
 *  Banjul Court House
 * The African Heritage Museum  or African Heritage Centre is a museum and art gallery in Banjul, The Gambia. It holds a large collection of African art and statues.
 *  Banjul Court House
 * The African Heritage Museum  or African Heritage Centre is a museum and art gallery in Banjul, The Gambia. It holds a large collection of African art and statues.

The city has two cathedrals and several major mosques.

Do
Go to its wonderful beaches.

Eat
Being on the Atlantic ocean, Banjul has some excellent and well priced seafood on offer. The locally produced peanuts are also very good and go well with a pint of Julbrew.

Splurge
There are many good restaurants in the road leading to the hotels at Kololi Beach. This road is also known as the Senegambia Strip.

Mid-range
Kololi Beach area

Splurge
Most luxury hotels are located along the beaches in nearby Serrekunda.



Kololi Beach area

 * SeneGambia Hotel. Good beach hotel, which is popular with older travellers. There is no wireless internet, just 2 machines in reception, for which you can buy 1-hour cards at D100. 'The Gambia Experience' tours are based here.
 * The Kairaba Hotel
 * Kololi Beach Club. Luxury accommodation. Has time share and soon accommodation for outright purchase.

Embassies and consulates

 * 🇨🇳 China
 * 🇬🇭 Ghana
 * 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
 * 🇲🇱 Mali
 * 🇲🇷 Mauritania
 * 🇸🇳 Senegal
 * 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
 * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
 * 🇺🇸 United States