Banjul
The Gambia
- Safety rating
- 6/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to April brings sunny, pleasant weather and peak beach season.
- Population
- 0.4M
Overview
Africa's smallest mainland capital sits on an island at the mouth of the River Gambia, a sleepy, low-rise town of weathered colonial buildings. Its lively craft and produce markets and the nearby Atlantic resort beaches make it the heart of 'the Smiling Coast'.
Top attractions
Visit the Arch 22 monument, the bustling Albert Market, the National Museum and the nearby Atlantic beaches of Bakau and Kololi.
Getting around
Shared taxis, gelle-gelle minibuses and the ferry across the river serve the area; the resort strip is a short ride away.