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Mar 2, 2026

Banjul, The Gambia’s capital since 1816, sits on St. Mary’s Island, covering 12 km². Average daily temperatures range from 24°C to 33°C. Public bus fares cost around 20 GMD, while taxis charge approximately 100 GMD for trips within the city center, aiding affordable local transport.

Jun 18, 2026

Learn how to navigate The Gambia using bush taxis, ferries, and local transport. Typical bush taxi fares range from EUR 1-5, and the Banjul-Barra ferry costs about EUR 0.50-1. Ferries run daily from 6 am to 6 pm.

Jun 18, 2026

Learn about car hire prices from EUR 30/day, road conditions, driving requirements, and key routes connecting Banjul, Serekunda, and Brikama in The Gambia.

Mar 2, 2026

The border crossing from Banjul, The Gambia, to Senegal at the Trans-Gambia Bridge spans 1.9 km and opened in 2019. Daily temperature averages reach 31°C in April. Transport fees for the trip typically cost 200-300 GMD (Gambian Dalasi), with border processing taking around 30 minutes.

Mar 2, 2026

Kachikally Crocodile Pool in Bakau, 12 km from Banjul, charges 150 GMD for entry, while Banjul’s Arch 22, built in 1996, stands 35 meters tall. Average temperatures in The Gambia range from 24°C in January to 33°C in May, ideal for a 7 or 14-day itinerary.

Mar 2, 2026

Banjul, The Gambia’s capital since 1816, experiences average daytime temperatures of 30°C in March. Travelers should pack lightweight clothing and mosquito repellent, as the rainy season from June to October brings up to 1,200mm of rainfall annually. Local SIM cards cost around 300 GMD for 1GB of data.

Mar 2, 2026

Banjul International Airport, located 24 km from the city center, serves as The Gambia’s main entry point with flights from London Heathrow starting at £150 round-trip. Transfers to central Banjul typically cost 500-700 GMD, and the region’s average daily temperature ranges from 24°C to 31°C year-round.

Mar 2, 2026

In Banjul, The Gambia’s ATMs dispense Gambian Dalasi (GMD) with daily withdrawal limits around GMD 20,000. A local meal typically costs 150–300 GMD, while tipping 5–10% is customary. The city’s average temperature in April reaches 33°C, influencing cash needs during the peak tourist season.

Mar 2, 2026

Banjul’s average temperature ranges from 21°C in January to 33°C in June, with the rainy season lasting from June to October and annual rainfall reaching 1,200mm. Flights to Banjul from London start around 15,000 GMD, while daily temperatures in December stay near 25°C, ideal for visits.