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Airlines from Europe have many scheduled flights to The Gambia, and Gambia Airways and Air Gambia have direct flights between London and Banjul. Air Afrique flies from New York to Dakar. The Banjul International Airport is an ultra-modern point of welcome to The Gambia and serves as a major hub to and from other capitals throughout West Africa.
Once there, the Gambia Public Transport Corporation offers an extensive, low-cost public transit system with bus service linking all towns in the country. Taxis are readily available, and car rental agencies offer unlimited mileage.
Citizens of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other nations with bilateral relationship with The Gambia do not require a visa to enter the country. For more information please follow the link: visas and passports
Travelers visiting for tourism must have a visa. The following items must be submitted along with a completed application.
Submit a printed copy of entering and leaving airline tickets.|
Visa on Arrival
It may be possible to obtain your visa upon arrival under limited circumstances. Visa requirements and travel restrictions vary greatly when obtaining an on arrival visa. In addition, local immigration officials also hold the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason. Due to concerns around COVID-19 many nationalities are forbidden from obtaining a visa on arrival. Anyone who has travelled to regions affected by COVID-19 is unlikely to be allowed to enter. We strongly recommend that you obtain your visa prior to departure. Should you choose to obtain your visa upon arrival, you will need to inquire with your airline if boarding is allowed without a visa.
Gambia International Airlines check-in process passengers reach the airport before 2 hours of scheduled departure time for all domestic flights and reach the minimum of 3 hours before departure time for international flights. You should have the boarding pass at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure for all domestic Gambia international flights and 60 minutes before the scheduled departure on international Gambia international flights. Remember that web check-in for your Gambia international flight opens 24 hours prior to departure. and closes 60 minutes before takeoff.
Of course NO! As per our Tour package Transfers to/from Airport to the Lodge’s are inclusive what you need to do is to share your full flight details with us so that we can arrange it accordingly.
Maximum Impact Travel will be providing hotel accommodation according to the itinerary program. The client’s whose will arrive earlier than the started safari dates or wish to extend their stay they will be required to pay for the extra cost to the respectively hotels/Lodges.
Yellow fever – All individuals aged nine months or older and living in countries or areas at risk should receive the Yellow Fever vaccine. Yellow Fever is transmitted by a daytime biting mosquito and can be fatal, and the vaccine is encouraged, if not explicitly required when visiting parts of South America and sub-Saharan and West Africa. It is crucial to screen travel itineraries and carefully evaluate the potential risk of illness after
Yellow Fever vaccination. Currently, there is no specific anti-viral drug for Yellow Fever, and vaccination is the only effective form of protection.
COVID 19 – It is recommended that all eligible travelers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses before travelling to Gambia.
Access to pharmacies and prescription medications may be limited in Gambia, especially in rural regions. Make sure to pack a sufficient supply of essential medication for the duration of your trip. If you are travelling with medication, check with Gambia’s embassy, consulate, or Ministry of Health for details on medication allowances and restrictions. Note that these sources may provide incomplete or out-of-date information.
Travelers with physical disabilities and those who require frequent or on-going medical attention should advise Maximum Impact Travel of their health situation at the time of booking (or at the time such a situation occurs should this be after the reservation is made).
Yes of course you can use the USD dollar in the Gambia with no problem.
ATMs are available in large urban areas and at some banks and some petrol stations in Banjul but are few in number and always reliable. Due to credit card and bank fraud. Caution is advised when using credits and ATMs.
All major credit and charge cards are used in The Gambia, including Visa and MasterCard. You can use some of the major credit cards to withdraw money from various bank counters in Gambia. Some hotels, restaurants, airline flights from Banjul Airport to Europe.
There is bank/bureau de change (Trust Bank) at the Airport. The capital, Banjul, and the nearby towns of Serrekunda, Bakau, Fajara, and kololi have a number of banks where foreign currencies can be exchanged. Exchange bureau can be found in all the tourist resorts.
Around the tourist areas both are generally good enough for a Skype call, streaming music and downloading apps. Best guess would be 5Mbit if close to tower and not overloaded.
In Gambia the power plug sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Gambia, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 – 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa).
The Gambia is a former British Colony and the official language is English but there are also several tribal languages including Mandinka and Wolof. Educated in English, most Gambian people are at least bilingual.
TIME ZONE: Gambia observes Greenwich Mean Time all year. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes. Gambia is GMT/UTC + 0h Standard Time.
The Gambia is renowned for its abundant supply of fresh seafood; lady fish, barracuda, butter fish and Atlantic prawns are just some of what you’ll find on many menus. In beach bars in the south of the country, you can order the ‘catch of the day’ and the staff will go to the local fishing village and purchase some of the freshly caught fish for you.
Traditional Gambian Dishes
There are four main traditional Gambian dishes which can be made with fish, meat or chicken:
It is not safe to drink the water, so you should boil all drinking water (for at least one minute) or pack water purification tablets. Avoid ice cubes, or eating raw and undercooked food. Bottled water is recommended.
Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa and it has a tropical Savannah climate. This means Gambia has tropical temperatures, which during the day fall between 31 and 38 degrees Celsius (87.8° – 100° Fahrenheit) throughout the year.
Close to the coast, the temperature can be slightly cooler, but no more than 1 or 2 degrees difference with the interior. However, the feeling temperature can be slightly nicer due to the presence of a light breeze. In winter it is slightly cooler at night; minimum temperatures are around 18 to 20 degrees Celsius (64° – 68° F). Gambia has two distinct seasons: a very dry period and a real rainy season. From late October to early June it is very dry in Gambia.
Weather in January
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and
dress for the heat.
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0mm (0 inches) in Brufut. It is the driest month of the year in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 279 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in February
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and
dress for the heat. February is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0mm (0 inches) in Brufut. It is the driest month of the year in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 207 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in March
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (65°F) in Brufut. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in the Gambia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0mm (0 inches) in Brufut. It is the driest month of the year in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 238 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in April
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) in Brufut. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in the Gambia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. April is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0mm (0 inches) in Brufut. It is the driest month of the year in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 267 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in May
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 36°C (96°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat. May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.5mm (0.1 inches) in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 230 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in June
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in June varies from moderate in Bakau with an average of 70mm (2.8 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Gunjur with 82mm (3.2 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 201 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in July
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in July varies from heavy in Bakau with an average of 199mm (7.8 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Gunjur with 229mm (9 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 183 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in August
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 31°C (89°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) in Brufut. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in the Gambia.
Precipitation in August varies from heavy in Bakau with an average of 335mm (13 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Gunjur with 373mm (15 inches). It is the wettest month of the year in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 190 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in September
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in September varies from heavy in Bakau with an average of 254mm (10 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Gunjur with 280mm (11 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 180 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in October
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in October varies from moderate in Bakau with an average of 77mm (3 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Gunjur with 88mm (3.5 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 218 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in November
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 34°C (94°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
November is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3mm (0.1 inches) in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 250 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
Weather in December
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Brufut. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0mm (0 inches) in Brufut. It is the driest month of the year in Brufut. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 210 hours of sunshine in Brufut during the entire month.
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