Title: Visit Gambia: 2026 Travel Guide for Gambia, Africa | Expedia.com

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# Gambia

## Travel Guide

![Sanyang Beach in The Gambia.  A mono version of this image is available at  ref. B0728C. Image shot 08/2007. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63/f2ff277c-3863-493f-9d6d-baaed64170d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tanji Gambia landing the catch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633953857537/c3409817-fa14-4980-a576-331d5228706b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![And the chicken chase ensues! A shot from our trip to The Gambia, West Africa in 2013 (our 6th country together). We spent a week in the village where Erin served in the Peace Corps from 2006-2010. #lens4change](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976174201/dd49fe27-ac09-4abd-b98e-c07d3ef8327d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Get close to wild monkeys 🐒 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178019/4c6d83df-426a-4fbb-8f0c-f12c4ca77130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The gambia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975176946/34c5f0ba-7a9a-46e5-8197-8030d23c5fe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Gambia

[Serrekunda

Known for Beaches, Swimming and Hunting

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Come to secluded Serrekunda and enjoy its beaches, parks, and spas. 

## Reasons to visit

- Kololi Beach
- Bijilo Beach

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[Bakau

Known for Friendly people, Dining and Beaches

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Love beaches, ocean views, and gardens? Get away to Bakau! 

## Reasons to visit

- Kachikally Crocodile Pool

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[Banjul

Known for Natural parks, Beaches and Monuments

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The small but lively capital of The Gambia in Africa is famous for its colonial architecture, bustling markets, nature reserves and beaches.

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[Brufut

Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sea

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Experience relaxing Brufut: its beaches, spas, bars, and more! 

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[Batokunku

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Venture to Sanyang Beach and Bijilo Beach—just two of the sights around Batokunku.

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[Sukuta

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Head to Bijilo Beach and Kololi Beach—just two of the sights around Sukuta.

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- All areas in Gambia

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