The Smiling Coast Of Africa
English, Mandinka, Pulaar, Wolof, Soninke, Jola, Serer.
1 Gambian Dalaisi = 0.014 USD
Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%
Mid-October to early June
Long dry season
Small island & former slave trade site with the remains of a military fort & heritage tours.
Makasutu is a wildlife reserve located near Brikama. The reserve is aproximately 1000 acres and is home to many birds and animals.
264-acre preserve housing wildlife such as monkeys, snakes, crocodiles & orphaned hyenas.
Visitors can touch crocodile at this sacred pool, 1 of 3 used for healing & fertility rituals
The general greeting is the Arabic Salaamaleikum (Peace be unto to you), and one responds with Maleikumsalaam (and peace be also with you)
Benachin - Rice cooked with meat or fish and vegetables and tomatoes. Domoda - Meat stewed in peanut puree and served with rice. Superkanja - A mix of okra, fish or meat, palm oil, onions and pepper boiled together.
The traditional kind of clothing for Gambian women and men tends to be long and free flowing clothes.
Banjul Demba Cultural Festival, Banjul Fine Arts Festival, Independence Day. International Roots Homecoming Festival, July 22nd Celebrations, Tabaski, Abene Festival.
VISA - Most visitors need a visa (Visa on arrival)
Vaccinations - Yellow fever required. Malaria prophylaxis recommended.
Currency - Gambian Dalaisi, ATMs in cities.
Safety - Generally safe.
Transport - Shared Vans
