What to do and see in Gambia, Gambia: The Best Sights & Landmarks

November 1, 2021 Margarita Chappel

This small country in western Africa has become more popular recently as a beach destination for European travelers. It’s a relatively short flight, there’s no time difference, and lodging is generally very affordable. River Island National Park in Banjul is fantastic for watching wildlife (especially the native baboons).
Restaurants in Gambia

1. Fort James Island

Gambia http://accessgambia.com/information/fort-james-island.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Fort James Island

Former colonial fort linked to the control of the slave trading routes.

Reviewed By 37421kittyw

a place you will not forget. it is wonderful and the history is there... just great.. see the movie roots...

2. King Fahad Mosque

Banjul Gambia
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50%
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25%
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25%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

King Fahad Mosque

3. Stone Circles of Senegambia

Wassu Gambia
Excellent
40%
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10%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Stone Circles of Senegambia

4. The Reptile Farm

Village of Kartong, Kartong Gambia +220 700 4672
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

The Reptile Farm

Reviewed By steveb66uk - Birmingham, United Kingdom

I visited reptile park with Black and White tours who were good. My guide from Black and White took great pictures. We were guided around park by their guide, a young girl who was good. I held a royal python, a baby crocodile and was lucky to hold a big rock python with their keeper.

5. Fort Bullen

Barra Gambia
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Fort Bullen

Reviewed By JSThz - Bath, United Kingdom

I visited Barra on a whim, not particularly for the fort, but for the ferry ride there and back. I approached the fort, not really thinking much of it and thinking I would have a peak then turn around. However was amazingly welcomed by Ebrahim when I arrived. He gave an outstanding tour of the museum and fort. It was amazing to learn about the history and significance of the structure itself as well as the history, language and culture of the Gambian north bank. a spectacular experience - this should be so much more well known and on everyones Gambia bucket list. Easily accessible and hugely enlightening. If you are going, give Ebrahim a ring (you can find his number on the door of the fort if he is around) to make sure he gives you the full experience.

6. Jufureh

Gambia
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4.0 based on 40 reviews

Jufureh

Reviewed By 37421kittyw

this is a great place to visit. hope you have seen roots.. it is wonderful. the place to immaging what happened.. it is good to see and immaging... the history as he wrote it and the move protrayed it is real and you can see it happening...great place

7. Roman Catholic Cathedral

West. Davidson Carrol Street, Banjul Gambia
Excellent
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Roman Catholic Cathedral

8. Stone Circles of Senegambia

North Bank Road Near Kuntaur, Central River Division, Serekunda Gambia http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1226
Excellent
13%
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4.0 based on 46 reviews

Stone Circles of Senegambia

9. Tanji Fishing Village

Tanji Gambia
Excellent
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Tanji Fishing Village

Reviewed By LeoS885 - Eindhoven, The Netherlands

The fishermen bring their fish to the beach, the women get this from the boats and sell it on the beach. A very crowding scene but a lot a variety in fish. Full coloured people, Smoking of the fish, etc. Take your camera or video and you have a busy time!

10. Pipeline Mosque

Kairaba Ave., Serekunda Gambia
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Pipeline Mosque

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