Location: Banjul
Top Things to do in Banjul
Top 10 Things to do in Banjul, Banjul Division
At the mouth of the Gambia River, Banjul is an oft overlooked seaport hub of economic and cultural activity. Welcoming visitors into town is Arch 22, a historical monument that also houses a modest textile museum. The city itself is home also to the African Heritage Museum as well as numerous bustling markets. The surrounding area boasts sunny beach resorts as well as nature reserves and national parks where monkeys, birds, hippos and hyenas go about their daily routines in the wild.
Restaurants in Banjul
1. River Gambia National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Five flat islands comprise this national park, which is also known as Baboon Island. Primates are plentiful, as well as reptiles and birds.
Reviewed By moonmoth88
This was the highlite of my trip. Staying in the tent & waking up early to watch the sunrise over the forest. Hearing and seeing all the birds and monkeys nearby waking up to the day was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Wood Hoopoe gathering in trees beneath were I sat - beautiful. .Trips along the river to see the chimps, hippos and birds was wonderful. The tents were comfortable & clean. Stella is an inspirational host, our guides friendly and knowledgeable. The project offers hope for any one interested in wildlife conservation. The steps are steep, especially if you forget your keys in the lodge and have to do the journey twice in a row :)
2. King Fahad Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
3. Roman Catholic Cathedral
4. Bijilo Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 431 reviews
This park contains a wide variety of birds.
Reviewed By DeeC1010
What a wonderful experience feeding these small friendly monkeys, who take the peanuts directly from your hand. Make sure you take plenty with you and buy them (the ones still in their shells) before you arrive at the park, as this will be much cheaper.
5. Albert Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By severnup - Upton upon Severn, United Kingdom
We had a free trip and choose among others The Albert Market. Its big,busy ,sticks of fish but not to be missed,its Gambia the tourists dont see ,you could get lost there ,every one seems to be selling fish,vegetables and spices,oh dont go to the tourist part to get ripped of . if you get the chance go but take a quide
6. Banjul - Barra Ferry Service
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Samanalaya_2013 - Bern, Switzerland
Driving on our own with a private car registered in Senegal, we had to go through several steps for the registration of the vehicle at Karang customs and I as a SWISS citizen had to do a visa for about 40’000 XOF. Other than that you need a bunch of 1’000 XOF slips to pay “for their tea” in order to move faster through customs and to be privileged for the entrance on the ferry. Cost of the Ferry Ticket: 7’000 XOF car plus the driver and 25 GMD for the second passenger. Don’t be afraid, just relax and get yourself a fresh coconut on the ferry - this is Africa!
7. Abuko Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 172 reviews
This comparatively small and easily accessible wildlife reserve is home to a number of indigenous African birds.
8. National Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By severnup - Upton upon Severn, United Kingdom
Its not very large but crammed with interesting exhibits ,from the stone age to present day . Its 100 Dalasie to get in and an other hundered if you take photos Oh and dont touch anything we got told off (but in a nice way)
