Visa Information
Visa-free for many nationalities including UK, US, and most EU citizens for 90 days.
No visa needed for most. Present passport at immigration.
Free for most nationalities.
- Africa's smallest mainland country — easy to explore in a week.
- Popular with UK tourists as an affordable winter sun destination.
- Birdwatching is world-class — 570+ species.
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Safety & Health
Tourist areas (Atlantic coast resorts) are safe. Banjul has petty crime. Beach 'bumsters' (unofficial guides) can be persistent but are generally harmless.
- Bumsters offering tours and befriending tourists for money.
- Taxi overcharging.
- Market vendor inflation.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential.
- Drink bottled water.
- Medical facilities limited.
- Yellow Fever recommended.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential.
Bumsters are persistent but not dangerous — a firm 'no' works. Avoid isolated beaches at night.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit Kunta Kinteh Island (James Island) for its powerful history.
- Experience the bird life — Gambia is a birding paradise.
- Try benachin (one-pot rice dish) and domoda (groundnut stew).
- Don't give money to bumsters who follow you — it encourages the practice.
- Don't photograph people without permission.
- Don't wear revealing clothing outside resort areas.
Tip 10% at restaurants. Small tips for hotel staff and drivers.
Casual. Modest outside resort areas. Gambians dress well for occasions.
Muslim majority (90%). Tolerant and peaceful. Respect prayer times. Modest dress appreciated in towns.
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