CONTENTS
Introduction
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
