Vacation and Honeymoonspots with "Seun Makinde- The Honeymoon and Vacation Planner!

Hi guys

Last time we were in the ancient town of badagry. Today we will be travelling to a small country on the coastline of Africa popularly called the smiling coast of Africa. Guys we are still in West Africa, not to worry we will leave this part of Africa soon.  Join me as we take a vacation trip to Gambia, are u ready, ok let's head there.

Visitors to  Gambia can look forward to not just a blaze of greens and tropical flowering trees in the summer, an ornithologist's paradise, a country rich in history and ethnic diversity, but to the development of ecotourism, watersports and deep sea fishing, all of this, of course, with a smile. 

GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

Gambia is 180 miles long, but only 21 miles wide, and follows the course of the River Gambia as it meanders west through mangrove swamps, bamboo forests, and salt flats, to the capital city Banjul, which is located along the 30-mile stretch of Atlantic coast. Gambia lies at the southern edge of the Sahel and is made up of mostly savannah and open woodland vegetation.

The raining season is short, from July to September, with most of the precipitation falling at night (A visit to Nigeria, especially Lagos or Port Harcourt, during the rainy season might throw Gambians into disarray, just kidding..lol). The climate is dry and warm from December through February, the peak of the tourist season.

How to Get There
Airlines from Europe have many scheduled flights to Gambia. Also Gambia Airways and Air Gambia have direct flights between London and Banjul. Air Afrique flies from New York to Dakar. The Banjul International Airport is an ultra-modern point of welcome to Gambia and serves as a major hub to and from other capitals throughout West Africa. There are two weekly flights from Lagos to Banjul. Citizens of Commonwealth countries, ECOW AS members, and certain European countries do not need a visa when travelling to Gambia but citizens of all other countries are suppose to apply at the nearest Gambiam embassy or consultate.

Quick Tourist fact
Customs: No restrictions
languages Language: English, a number of African
Food: Traditional Gambian dishes include: domodah, peanut stew with rice; plasas, meat and fish with vegetable leaves; foufou, mashed cassava; and benechin, fish and rice
Clothes: Lightweight, modest dress to respect Muslim custom
Photography: Photographing military or government installations prohibited. Refrain from photographing Gambians too
Money: 1 dalasi = 100 bututs, $IUS -10.00D. Money-changing easily done
Safety: One of the safest countries in West Africa
Health care: Royal Victoria Hospital in Banjul. Hospital in Bansang (up country).
Immunizations: Yellow fever innoculation

Favorite Tourist Destinations

Banjul

Wow! So beautiful, Nigeria ohhhhh wake up…..Banjul the capital city is on the tip of a peninsula at the mouth of the River Gambia. The center of town is MacCarthy Square, a public park, with Albert Market to the east, and the deep water port with its wharves and jetties to the south. Because the city is locked on an island, the nearby towns of Bakau, Fajara and Serrakunde are rapidly expanding. 

 

Visitors won't want to miss Albert Market with its colours, smells, music, fabrics and crafts. Popular souvenirs include batik, gold and silver filigree jewellery, woodcarvings and leather goods. Tailors can quickly make clothes to order at reasonable prices. 

 Abuko Nature Reserve

Escaping the city, the visitor to The Gambia will discover the nearby Abuko Nature Reserve, only 15 miles from the city center on the way to the airport. The reserve was established in 1977 to help protect and preserve The Gambia's flora and fauna for future generations. Open daily from 8-6, the reserve features diverse vegetation, 200 species of birds, monkeys, hyenas, antelope, hippos and crocodiles. Safaris can be arranged easily according to visitors' interests.

Tendaba Camp

Tendaba Camp, 100 miles up-river from Banjul, was the country's first inland hotel, constructed to replicate an African village with traditional huts. The camp is a good starting point for daytrips by boat, for bird-watching, or to visit the West Kiang National Park.

Wassu Stone Circles

These circles are believed to be ancient burial mounds dating back 1200 years. Each circle consists of 10-24 massive stones dotting the landscape in the largest such concentration in West Africa. Theyare located on the northern side of the river, about 20 miles northwest of Georgetown.

River Gambia National Park (Baboon Island)

About 100 miles east of the Atlantic coast, the vegetation changes from swamps to thick forests, and many islands appear in the river. Five of these, the largest of which is Baboon Island, form a park known for its chimpanzee-rehabilitation project designed to reacclimatise chimps from labs and zoos to return to the wild.

Basse- Gambia's easternmost town. Basse is a lively settlement with trading houses from the turn of the century, shops, and a riverside market. For hikers and explorers, the town is a good starting point for trips to the interior.

I remain your honeymoon and vacation planner

‘Seun Makinde

Hmmm……… I think I choose Gambia…..*wink* Thank you seun, I enjoyed the ride all the way.... for real oh. Yspot! Will come your way again in few days time…smile!
Appreciate you all!