Gambia

Sean Connolly (Instagram: @shanboqol) first travelled to Africa as a student in 2008 and returns to the continent whenever possible to research, teach or simply soak up the ambiance in Africa's countless little-visited corners. He's been poring over maps since before he could read them and working with Bradt since 2011. Along with authoring two editions of Bradt's guidebook to Senegal, he has also updated or contributed to Bradt guides to Somaliland, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Uruguay, Sierra Leone, Gabon, two editions of Rwanda, and São Tomé & Príncipe. He first visited The Gambia when researching in Senegal and was thrilled to explore it extensively to update this third edition of Bradt's guidebook. When he's not working on guidebooks, leading tours or discussing the many merits of camel meat, you'll find him seeking out a country's funkiest records or clacking away at a desk in Copenhagen.

• CONTENTSIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, History, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Sports and games Chapter 2 Natural History Geology and geography, Habitats, Wildlife viewing, The wildlife Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information and tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and hassles, Women travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette PART TWO GREATER BANJUL AND KOLOLI Greater Banjul and Kololi: An Overview Highlights, Getting around, Other practicalities Chapter 4 Central Banjul History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Security, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5 Bakau and Cape Point History, Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 6 Serekunda, Fajara and Kairaba Avenue History, Orientation, Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 7 Kotu and Palma Rima Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 8 Kololi and Environs Northern Kololi, The 'Senegambia' Strip, Bijilo and Sukuta PART THREE THE COASTAL BELT The Coastal Belt: An Overview Highlights, Getting around, Other practicalities Chapter 9 Brufut, Tanji and Surrounds Brufut, Tanji Bird Reserve, Tanji and around Chapter 10 South to Kartong Sanyang, Gunjur and Madina Salaam, Kartong and surrounds Chapter 11 Inland to Brikama and Pirang Abuko Livestock Market, Abuko Nature Reserve, Lamin, Yundum, Brikama, Pirang and Faraba Banta Chapter 12 Niumi and the North Coast Barra and surrounds, Albreda, Juffureh and surrounds, Niumi National Park PART FOUR UPRIVER GAMBIA Upriver Gambia: An Overview Highlights, Getting around, Other practicalities Chapter 13 Inland to Soma and Farafenni The road east to Kalagi, Tendaba, Kiang West and Bao Bolong, Soma and surrounds, Farafenni Chapter 14 Janjanbureh and Central River Region The South Bank from Soma to Janjanbureh, The North Bank from Farafenni to Janjanbureh, River Gambia National Park, Janjanbureh and surrounds, Bansang Chapter 15 Basse and Upper River Region Getting there and away, Orientation, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, Activities and excursions Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index