Banjul walking tour & city guide

A small island capital where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic.

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Banjul on foot

Banjul sits on St Mary's Island at the mouth of the Gambia River, one of the smallest capitals in Africa. Its compact old centre of colonial-era houses, mosques and markets is easy to explore on foot, while most of the life of the wider city spills along the coast into Serrekunda, Bakau and Kololi.

Markets and the old town

Albert Market, founded in the 1850s, is the heart of Banjul: a crowded warren of stalls selling fabric, spices, dried fish, baskets and souvenirs. Around it, the streets of the old town still have wooden Krio-style houses with verandas and shutters, a reminder of the settlers who came here from Sierra Leone.

Serrekunda, the country's biggest town just inland, has the busiest market of all and is the place to see everyday Gambian life at full speed.

A classic walk

Start at Arch 22, the tall gateway built to mark the 1994 coup, and climb to its viewing gallery for a view over the city and the river mouth. Walk down Independence Drive past the King Fahad Mosque, then on to Albert Market, and finish by the ferry terminal and the fishing boats on the riverfront.

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The dry season from November to May is the best time to visit, with sunny days and the biggest flocks of migrating birds. Shared taxis and minibuses link Banjul with the coastal resorts, and the ferry across the river to Barra is a lively experience. In Bakau, the Kachikally crocodile pool is a sacred site and a popular visit.

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Top sights in Banjul

1
Arch 22
A 35-metre gateway with a viewing gallery and small museum.
2
Albert Market
Banjul's historic central market.
3
National Museum of the Gambia
Exhibits on Gambian history, music and culture.
4
King Fahad Mosque
The capital's largest mosque, near the city centre.

Near Banjul

Kachikally Crocodile Pool
A sacred pool full of crocodiles in Bakau.
Bakau Fish Market
Colourful pirogues landing the catch on the beach.

Eat

Food markets & where to eat in Banjul

Albert Market
Street snacks and cheap lunches among the stalls.

Near Banjul

Senegambia Strip
The main restaurant and nightlife street in Kololi.
Bakau
Grilled fish by the fishing beach.

Taste

Food to try in Banjul

Domoda
The national dish: a rich peanut stew served with rice.
Benachin
One-pot rice cooked with fish or meat and vegetables.
Yassa
Chicken or fish in a tangy onion and lemon sauce.
Wonjo
A sweet, deep red hibiscus drink.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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