I went to Banjul about 10 years ago.
Got worst food poisoning I have had in my life. Both ends. Had to be taken to a hospital in The Gambia, worst experience of my life. I soiled myself and the only toilet they had in the hospital was a ceramic hole in the ground in a shed outside. No toilet paper or bidet. Bad times.
Apart from that it's nice enough. Most people don't venture outside of the hotels because as soon as you do you will get approached by the locals. They are really really friendly, but very clingy.
You'll get sick of drums and dancing after day 3 though. Do the Roots tour thing and see if you can arrange a visit to one of the schools. It's an amazing experience the kids are bonkers. Take lots of pens and paper, they love that s**t.
Went in December - it was hot hot hot.
Posted By: Ken Dodds Dads Dog on February 20th 2012 at 11:53:17
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- Anyone been to Gambia? Any recommendations for where to stay, what to do and see (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Feb 20, 11:11:31
- I went to Banjul about 10 years ago. (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Feb 20, 11:53:17
- Ta D! Look forward to a pint at Fulham. (n/m) (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Feb 20, 12:08:40
- helpful tip if you do the Roots tour... (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Feb 20, 11:56:59
- me mate has....... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Feb 20, 11:33:20
- I'm going in April (General Chat) - Duck, Feb 20, 11:31:12
- Chairs. Looking at going over Chrimbo. (n/m) (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Feb 20, 11:32:54
- wise.... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Feb 20, 11:34:10
- yep - averages about 28 in December. Only a five and a half hour flight an'all. (n/m) (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Feb 20, 11:36:01
- nice... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Feb 20, 11:37:15
- yep - averages about 28 in December. Only a five and a half hour flight an'all. (n/m) (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Feb 20, 11:36:01
- wise.... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Feb 20, 11:34:10
- Chairs. Looking at going over Chrimbo. (n/m) (General Chat) - malkybarkid, Feb 20, 11:32:54
- Definately go and see an elephant.... they are massive... (General Chat) - Pixelman, Feb 20, 11:18:43
- No elephants in The Gambia, no big game - just birds (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Feb 20, 11:46:24
- and drive one, I driv one in Thailand - it was epic (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 20, 11:21:21
- I went to Banjul about 10 years ago. (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Feb 20, 11:53:17
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