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Does anybody know of any safe deposit boxes outside of the hotels where i don't stay in Kololi, as i stay in rooms and had £650.00 stolen last year. I will be going again in December and would be gratefull for any feedback

what are the best precautions to avoid mosquitoes in your room. considering a two week break in January. Do we need medication before we arrive. Do most hotels provide nets around the beds. is it wise to have recommended jabs. thanks

hi, what would be taxi fare from airport to kololi beach resort regards sam

Hi we are planning to go to Koloili in Novemeber please can anyone tell us how much it costs for food, drinks etc. Thanks

has anyone stayed at the bakadaji hotel in kololi? also. can you get pints of beer over there or is it bottled everywhere? we are going 13th march..

just found out that i need yellow fewer jabs?. is there a great risk for staying at the kololi beach resort. they are 60 quids and was wondering i f i really need them sam

Hi i'm to the mansea in 2 weeks with my boyfriend and i was wondering if anyone could advise me what it is like? also i have told a white lie and told the other half that it is a 3 star not a 2 as he insisted on at least 3 stars but it saved us nearly £200 so i thought what the hell am i likely to be rumbled???? if anyone has any pic's i would much aphreciate it thanks

hi all..has anyone stayed at sarges hotel kololi beach...any good? we've been quoted £800 each for 3 weeks flights transport and hotel.we enjoy nice beach's in the day and lively bars and clubs at night.is this the best place to stay or any other ideas...also would 3 weeks be to long for are first time.. thanks chris&claire

hi, we are going to kololi in feb, with first choice, and we have been collecting different items to take over for the schools, orphanages etc. we contacted first choice to see if we could be allowed a little extra weight allowance, just incase, but they said that it is not allowed unless it is done through a registered charity. can anyone help with any info on how we could even join a charity as we really would like to help out. we are planning to go to kenya later on in the year,and would like to take items with us also. any info would be grately appreciated, thanks. does anyone know of anywhere in kololi that would benefit of anything that we could take with us?

We're going to spend the new year at Kololi but not sure what holiday to choose between holiday beach and mansea. Mansea seems to be cheaper with H/B whereas the other is B/B only but...better maybe? Any suggestions? I've seen that the trip on the river is a must, what else?I found a post within interesting links for local foods. What to do for the night of the end of the year? What about the sockets and for rechargers etc? A plus if any locals will be able to let me know if there are shops for computers etc nearby and if the prices would be convenient compared to uk. Lastly...any website where I could find lots of pix of the area? Thanks!

can anyone give me an idea of the price it would cost for a taxi from banjul airport to kololi beach. thanks

Hi Everyone.............GREAT Forum and some good Questions on here. We're wanting to go to The Gambia for Christmas,and we're just wondering what the whole experience is like..............we're really into,"local foods" and are wanting to know what like the "local" food is like,ie. spicy,fresh,cost,authentic,best places to get it nearby,etc. We are going B/B to get the whole Gambian food experience,as we've been places before,and had to eat McDonalds,KFC,Burger King,etc(Urghhhhh,lol). Also,has anyone been to said resort?And whats it like..........rooms,cleanliness,........the usual tourist questions,lol.We're not expecting the Hilton,Radisson,etc......but dont want to spend a fortnight in a hovel. Any Info on the resort,food,etc,would be great. Thanks for your time on this post DebnRob

Staying at the Kairaba Hotel Kololi Beach late Feb early March 2006. Would like to get out into the bush to see local people/life and hopefully wildlife. Can anyone advise the best way to do this avoiding the international travel company excursions? Safe, knowledgeable local guides would be ideal. Also, good local restaurants within walking distance of the hotel for an occasional change of scene. Thanks, P.

I'm stopping at the Paradise Suites Hotel with my wife and two friends in january 2006. We would appreciate any information on the hotel and surrounding area including beaches as this is our first visit to Gambia.

Hi i was wondering if anbody has stayed at the PALMA RIMA hotel in Kololi Beach and if they have and reviews or information on it as i am due to go on november for my 21st birthday also i was wandering what the night life is like around Kololi beach thankx nikki