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The Gambia
Africa's smallest mainland country, with winter sun, wide Atlantic beaches and superb birdwatching.
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What The Gambia is like
The Gambia is a narrow strip of land along the Gambia River, surrounded by Senegal apart from its short Atlantic coast. Most visitors stay in the resorts around Kololi, Kotu and Cape Point, where the winter weather is reliably dry and warm.
Don't miss
- 01Abuko Nature ReserveA small forest reserve with monkeys and lots of birdlife.
- 02Kachikally Crocodile PoolA sacred pool in Bakau where you can see crocodiles up close.
- 03Serrekunda marketThe country's biggest market, busy and colourful.
- 04River and creek tripsBoat trips through the mangroves.
Where to stay
- Kololi and the Senegambia stripMost hotels, bars and restaurants.
- Cape Point and BakauQuieter, closer to Banjul.
Worth knowing
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, and is almost entirely surrounded by Senegal.
Kunta Kinteh Island: a UNESCO island in the Gambia River
Photo: Kenneth Aitchison · CC BY-SA 4.0
A tiny island with fort ruins linked to the history of the Atlantic slave trade, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Direct flights to The Gambia from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | TUI | Nov to Apr | 2,826 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | TUI | Nov to Apr | 2,770 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | Nov to Apr | 2,875 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in The Gambia by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are February, October, November.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 18° | 0 |
| February | 33° | 19° | 0 |
| March | 33° | 20° | 0 |
| April | 32° | 20° | 0 |
| May | 32° | 21° | 0 |
| June | 32° | 23° | 3 |
| July | 32° | 24° | 11 |
| August | 32° | 24° | 16 |
| September | 32° | 24° | 14 |
| October | 34° | 24° | 4 |
| November | 34° | 23° | 0 |
| December | 33° | 20° | 0 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Banjul). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You don't need a visa. You get a 28-day entry stamp, which can be extended.
- There's a US$20 airport security fee on arrival and on departure (it can also be paid in pounds or euros).
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's Gambia travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.