The Rough Guide to the GambiaThe Rough Guide to The Gambia is the most comprehensive guide to Africa's most accessible country. This second edition, the result of detailed on-the-ground research, reports on exciting new developments including beautiful eco-retreats and imaginative wildlife conservation projects where visitors can see birds, monkeys and chimps at close range. Detailed maps and plans are complemented by expert and upbeat guidance on the beaches, villages and music, the mangrove creeks and the River Gambia itself. There are first-hand reviews of all the best accommodation, restaurant and bar options in the country, both on and off the beaten track, for everyone from shoestring travellers to luxury tourists. The guide is also full of trademark candid insights into Gambian history, politics, music, language and culture. |
Contents
CONTENTS Using the Rough Guide Rough Guide | 13 |
CONTENTS | 31 |
Map and chapter list | 78 |
2 | 132 |
Niumi | 204 |
History | 232 |
Society | 244 |
Religion | 252 |
Language | 262 |
Pronunciation and grammar | 271 |
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Abuko accommodation Albert Market Albreda Bakau Banjul Banjul International Airport Bansang baobab Barra BASICS Basse Beach Bar Bijilo bird birdwatching boat Bolon Brikama bumsters bush taxi bush taxi garage Camp Cape Point CENTRAL GAMBIA centre coast coastal compound creeks crocodile Dakar drinking drums EASTERN GAMBIA Fajara Farafenni ferry fishing Fula Gamtel garden Gunjur James Island Jammeh Janjanbureh Janjanbureh Island Jinack Island Jola Juffureh Kairaba Ave Kartong Kiang West Kololi kora Kotu Lamin Koto Lodge Makasutu Mandinka mangrove mosque Muslim National Park NIUMI DISTRICT north bank NORTHERN KOMBOS palm Palma Rima pirogue pool resort areas restaurant River Gambia road rooms Safari Sankulay Kunda Sanyang Senegal Senegalese Senegambia Serrekunda slave Soma south bank highway southern species stay street Tanji Tendaba there's tourist hotels town trading traditional trees trips up-country vehicle village visitors Wassu West African wildlife Wolof women