Don’t miss the chance to visit the Albert Market – one of the best cheap markets in the area. Nearly everything can be found there, especially a wide selection of exotic fruits.

Explore Tanji village. The first fascinating Village Museum, well known across Africa, was open in it. Moreover, you can try very cheap and very unusual local dishes at the village restaurant.

Not bad hotels can be found to the west of the capital and Banjul airport. Don’t count, however, on European service. But they do have their good side, it’s their hospitality.

There is no traffic timetable. Bus routes are available to connect major cities and towns, but departure time is irregular. So, taxis are the best choice for short-distance journeys. Tariffs are not fixed, the driver will quote the fare for you. You should be prepared for the fact that cars are rather dirty inside.

Local currency can be bought at banks and in hotels, but hotels’ rate is worse. In Europe Gambian dalasi can be bought at Forex exchange offices.

In Gambia it is totally forbidden to take pictures of people wearing uniform. At best, your camera will be taken away.

Bring scarves and gauze bandages with you. These issues will be particularly helpful if you are going to take a bus. You will feel right away the dust inside the bus.

Don’t plan too much. Ferry boats, for instance, may arrive with several hours delay, if arrive at all.