The Gambia Travel Forum

how easy is it to find accommodation through the gambia without prior booking? Also, is there accomodation for prices at or below 15euro a night?..... im not too fussy where or what.

Thanks.

Thanks everyone for all your postings on this site, they have been most helpful. We fly tomorrow - 28th feb. suitcases are packed and in the hall! Can't wait.

Ann

Im about to buy some malaria tablets and was keen to find out about cheap places to get them. Im in the UK if that helps and Ive been told to go to stratford-pharmacy.com or the like. Does anyone have suggestions for a cheap and reliable supplier?

Cheers!

Has no-one been to this hotel? Does anyone know anything about it? We fly on the 28th so please any info. would be good!

Ann

Any Information on the ROOTS Festival.

Will be there 30th May - 6th June.

Staying at Bwiam Lodge....Alan

Hi there. My boyfriend and I are planning to visit the Gambia at the beginning of June. I was wondering if there is any beach hut style accommodation available on the beach (i'm thinking like Thailand or Goa) as this would be our chosen type of accomodation. If not, could anyone recommend somewhere cheap and cheerful, very near the beach similar to this type of accommodation? We are looking for anything a bit differnet like tree houses etc.? I know it's a long shot, any information would be grateful.
Thanks in advance
Catherine Zeta x

Hi, I and a friend are travelling to The Gambia within the next month. We would like to find out about accomodation as we want to move away from the coast. I heard of a site called africania which promotes sustainable tourism, but the site is now under construction. Does anybody know how to contact the people behind the site, such as an email?
We are also on a budget, would 150 pounds a week see us right? Also, we wanted to head north to Kaolack and maybe Dakar, what sort of travel times would be normal to Dakar via the cheapest or fastest possible mode of transport?
One other question, we've been looking for information on how to decide what to pay if asked for road tax. As it may happen that we might be left waiting until we pay, would travelling with a guide avoid this?

Its a bunch of questions and more might follow, but if your guys could answer even some of them, it would help alot.

Many thanks in advance.

:D.

Hi, I and a friend are travelling to The Gambia within the next month. We would like to find out about accomodation as we want to move away from the coast. I heard of a site called africania which promotes sustainable tourism, but the site is now under construction. Does anybody know how to contact the people behind the site, such as an email?
We are also on a budget, would 150 pounds a week see us right? Also, we wanted to head north to Kaolack and maybe Dakar, what sort of travel times would be normal to Dakar via the cheapest or fastest possible mode of transport?
One other question, we've been looking for information on how to decide what to pay if asked for road tax. As it may happen that we might be left waiting until we pay, would travelling with a guide avoid this?

Its a bunch of questions and more might follow, but if your guys could answer even some of them, it would help alot.

Many thanks in advance.

:D.

Hi, I and a friend are travelling to The Gambia within the next month. We would like to find out about accomodation as we want to move away from the coast. I heard of a site called africania which promotes sustainable tourism, but the site is now under construction. Does anybody know how to contact the people behind the site, such as an email?
We are also on a budget, would 150 pounds a week see us right? Also, we wanted to head north to Kaolack and maybe Dakar, what sort of travel times would be normal to Dakar via the cheapest or fastest possible mode of transport?
One other question, we've been looking for information on how to decide what to pay if asked for road tax. As it may happen that we might be left waiting until we pay, would travelling with a guide avoid this?

Its a bunch of questions and more might follow, but if your guys could answer even some of them, it would help alot.

Many thanks in advance.

:D.

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

My wife and I are planning a trip to gambia and would like information on the best time of year to go and what hotewls are recommended?

I am off to Gambia and staying in Kololi Beach club, could some one please give me some info on tipping. what is the normal amount for tipping porters restaurants etc. Also, do you tip in local currency or sterling for porters, cos when we arrive i will only have sterling until i change the money.

sam

We are off to The Gambia for our first time end of Feb and staying at the above hotel. Anyone any info on the hotel would be most welcome.

Thanks

MY WIFE AND I ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE GAMBIA THIS YEAR .WE HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN {2 AND 4} WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR FAMILIES ? IS IT SAFE FOR CHILDREN? ANY TIPS FOR TAKING CHILDREN TO THE GAMBIA ?ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

We're going to Gambia for the first time due to troubles in Kenya. Has anyone stayed at this hotel? What is there to do locally as regards things to see/restaurants/bars. Also is it possible to go to Niokolo Koba from Banjul and if so what sort of price could we expect to pay in March and would we need visas. Any info would be greatly appreciated

last question before we go next week,
anyone know approx. how many children are in each school class as we,ve got some small calculators and would,nt want anyone to miss out.
30 at the moment, will we need more?
thanks to all who,ve answered previous q,s

follow on from previous question.
i plan to take a bag of things for the kids, really just a sports bag and leave it over there for someone.
question is .....will it be safe at the gambia end as being material it will be easily cut open. i,m not questioning the gambians integrity but if they are as poor as people make out is it possible someone at the airport might see this as an easy target?

I'm going to the Gambia in a little over two weeks for a 7day holiday in a nice touristy beach resort - does anyone doing similar actually get all the vaccinations recommended?

These vaccinations are jolly expensive in the UK (which is a little confusing as just £1 can apparently vaccinate a whole African family according to Comic Relief) I'd really appriciate some advice on what diseases really are a problem for tourists?

I know that I should ideally have all vaccinations but at this point in time and with my bank balance, this isn't going to happen. If anyone who's been there (or is medically trained) can offer advice, I'd be very grateful.

first time in gambia, staying at the palm grove hotel, banjul beach. anyone with recent experience of it please????. we are going in 3 weeks so quick replies would be good, thanks.
also, the pens/pencils etc. question. is it really that bad for the kids across there?. we have a load of these to take but would appreciate advice on who and where to give them to, also small childrens clothing, same question. any advice on any shortages they might need.
thanks again,
steve c

we are going to the palm beach hotel, banjul in 3 weeks time. usual question i suppose, has anyone been recently and their comments, tips, ideas etc. please?
we,ve read the usual what to bring/not to bring but are the pens/pencils etc a real good idea or not?. if so what/ where is the best way to distribute them, again we,ve heard/read about them being sold on, so whats best?.
i believe there is a prison wardens club opposite the hotel, are tourists welcome in there or not and again, any advice for their kids?.
as this is our first time in the gambia, we usually go to india/far east, we would welcome any advice at all about the place. we are a middle age couple so the nightlife doesn,t really concern us, a quiet drink does us.
thanks in advance everyone,
steve c

Hi all
We are off to Footsteps Eco Lodge later this week. We were a little suprised at the cost of food and drinks on their menu and wondered if anyone knows of anywhere cheaper to eat around Gunjur. We want to avoid tummy upsets though so no dodgy eating places!!
Also is there anywhere to change money in Gunjur or do we have to do it at the airport?
Thanks
Mandy

Where is this hotel located in Gambia and what is the address and contact numbers?

What are the tourist attraction sites in the Gambia and which hotels are around the areas that are cheap and are good? Under what category of do they fall - between 1-5 star?

I went to The Gambia about 9 years ago and would like to go back with my wife this time. Last time i went the atmosphere was great, the people very relaxed, yes you had to be aware of the people around you and that it is a third world country but the people where happy with life and there lot generally.
But i am very concerned about going back is the country in such a state that they have to fleese every tourist. I enjoy travelling, we have been to Egypt and India and the normal hussel and bussel is part of the fun but I expect to be able to say no! firmly and be understood, I don't need the hassle of verbal abuse or threat of violence. It sounds like the one and only time i went to Morocco.

Hi all,
Im looking to book a holiday for my parents in their early 60's, in banjul for late april. Thinking of staying in the corinthia atlantic hotel. Any opinions on this place would be welcome. Also whats the weather like at this time of year? Also where's the best place for them to have a drink? and how much do the prices for drink typically cost? Being in their 60's they prefer relaxing and taking it easy any suggestions on what they can get up to whilst there? All responses will be really appreciated.

Thanks Chris

Hi All,

Just some advice, myself and my best friend are travelling on 6th November for a week half board at Senegambia, Im still not sure how much cash I will need to take, the Rough guide said allow for £200 a week based on 3 weeks with having to pay for B&B's.

I was going to take around £200 in cash and £150 in travellers cheques, is this going to be way to much money, we would like to do some excursions and eat out / party most nights as well.

Thanks,
Alex

Hi,

any one stayed at the above resort , this is a timeshare resort in Serrekunda. How is the place. is it near restaurants and shops or is in deserted area. could ypu walk to restaurants from the resort?. i am told it is 10 miles from the airport, how much would it be a fair taxi rate. is the taxi fare from airport fixed or you need to barter.
thanks in advance,

sam

Hi , im thinking of going to Gambia in November but it is a place that i have never visited before....Can anyone tell me the best place to go for a single traveller and what i should and shouldnt watch out for...

Many thanks

I am thinking of booking a last minute deal to go to Gambia next month (November) and i will be going on my own...
As i have never been to this country before i would be grateful for any tips and advice from single guys like myself as to the best places to stay when visiting Gambia so i can decide wether it would be a good idea to go

Hi
Found a deal on a website for one week stay half board at the Palm Beach Hotel in Banjul for £379, to fly from Manchester on the 9th October. Thinking of booking it this week.

How hot will it be in Oct?? and has anyone stayed in this hotel?? i know the hotel seems basic but for money looks ok. It will be my first time in gambia and my first holiday with my new partner, we are both 27 and would want to do some trips while we are there.

Any advice will be appreciated x