Gambia / Republic of The Gambia – Let’s explore here

Gambia is a tiny country in Western Africa that follows the Gambia River all the way to the coast on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s only 30 miles or so at its widest point and is the smallest country in Africa. It’s also completely surround by Senegal, apart from at the coast. The country mainly consists of savannah grasslands and mangrove swamps. It has a very rich, interesting and mostly stable history.

What currency do they use in Gambia?

In Gambia they use the Dalasi. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted; although Visa debit cards are becoming more widespread. Traveller’s cheques are not generally accepted. There are few ATMs outside of tourist areas.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

They mainly speak Mandingo, Fula and Wolof in Gambia, although English is also widely spoken, and is the official language.

What time zone is Gambia in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Gambia?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Gambia?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Senegal through Gambia, then back through Senegal towards Guinea-Bissau. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Gambia?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Gambia.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!