Banjul Holidays

Flowing With Character And Oozing With Charm…

As both the Gambia’s capital city and a small, serene seaport town, Banjul sits on St Mary’s island on the mouth of the Gambian river. Holidays to Banjul bring a unique contrast between the hustle and bustle of a busy city and a traditional African coastal town. Offering tourists the perfect conditions for a warm winter getaway, Gambia’s dry season lies between the months of November and May, meaning you are practically guaranteed a bronzed winter glow for your return back home. Flowing with character and oozing with charm, Banjul is home to vibrant markets, such as the Albert Market, selling local crafts and handmade jewellery, as well as a colourful harbour giving a sense of urban character and an electric atmosphere.

A popular choice among British visitors, holidays in Banjul have plenty to offer the avid traveller, including shops, markets and numerous cultural museums. If you can stand the heat long enough, head to the Fajara golf club where you’ll find excellent facilities and an impressive 18-hole golf course set in spectacular grounds. For a chance to witness some of Gambia’s prettiest wildlife first hand, take a trip up the most dominant feature running through the heart of the country, the magnificent river Gambia. Giving you the opportunity to see some awe-inspiring scenery and some of Gambia’s finest wildlife including; hippos, chimps, monkeys, crocodiles and of course, the incredible variety of birds.

Gain A Sense Of The Original African Way Of Life…

Banjul holidays offer the perfect city break for those looking for sunny days, sandy beaches and clear blue waters, with a hint of diverse African culture in a country fairly unaffected by the tourism industry. Although Banjul offers its very own beach in the centre of town, guests tend to prefer heading out to nearby coastal beach resorts such as Kololi, Kotu, Bakau and Fajara for finer sands and a choice of watersports. Here you can chill out on the soft white beaches, swim in the clear waters of the Atlantic and sample freshly mixed fruit cocktails.

Banjul holidays bring subdued evenings with most entertainment centred around hotels, however for those who prefer to hit the bars and nightclubs, head to nearby Kololi Beach where the popular bar street known as ‘the strip’ welcomes guests to party the night away. With so few tourists, it is possible to gain a sense of the original African way of life, as locals banter and barter over everything; you can relax and enjoy these traditional surroundings.