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Stories and tips from The Gambia and Senegal — by locals and travellers who know the region.
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Banjul to Dakar: Ferry, Road and Everything In Between (2026)
The complete guide to travelling from Banjul to Dakar — the Barra ferry crossing, road options, costs, border crossings and how long it actually takes.
SeneGambia Editorial · 27 April 2026
The Kololi Strip Guide: Restaurants, Bars and Nightlife in 2026
The complete guide to the Kololi Strip — the best restaurants, beach bars, nightlife and shopping on The Gambia's tourist coast, with honest reviews and a map of what's where.
SeneGambia Editorial · 27 April 2026
French for Travellers in Senegal: Essential Phrases and What You Actually Need
Senegal's official language is French, but most tourism encounters mix French, Wolof, and English. Here is what you genuinely need to know — practical phrases, how far English gets you, and a short Wolof starter kit.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Senegal Visa Requirements 2025: Do You Need a Visa? Entry Rules Explained
Do British, EU, and US nationals need a visa for Senegal? The short answer is no — but there are important entry rules, yellow fever requirements, and practical border tips to know before you fly.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
The Gambia Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Visas, vaccinations, health precautions, money, safety, sim cards, cultural norms — the complete practical guide to visiting The Gambia. Written for UK, EU, and US travellers.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Best Hotels in Dakar 2025: Plateau Classics, Almadies Boutiques and Airport Stopovers
Where to stay in Dakar — from the colonial-era grands hôtels on the Plateau to design boutiques in the Almadies peninsula and practical airport hotels for transit passengers.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Best Hotels in The Gambia 2025: From Budget Beach Huts to Boutique Luxury
The complete guide to where to stay in The Gambia — all-inclusive resorts on the Atlantic strip, intimate boutique lodges in the bush, and new properties worth knowing about. Updated for the 2024-25 season.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Sine-Saloum Delta Guide: Eco-Lodges, Birdwatching and Mangrove Boat Trips
Plan your trip to the Sine-Saloum Delta — the best eco-lodges, boat trips, birdwatching and what to actually do in Senegal's mangrove UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
SeneGambia Editorial · 25 April 2026
Casamance Travel Guide: Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor and the Diola South
How to visit Casamance, Senegal's lush southern region — getting there, Cap Skirring beaches, Ziguinchor, Diola culture and where to stay.
SeneGambia Editorial · 25 April 2026
Saint-Louis Senegal: The Travel Guide to the Jazz City
Everything you need to plan Saint-Louis, Senegal — the UNESCO old town, Saint-Louis Jazz Festival, Djoudj bird sanctuary and where to stay on the river island.
SeneGambia Editorial · 25 April 2026
Dakar Travel Guide: Two to Four Days in Senegal's Capital
How to spend two to four days in Dakar — the best neighbourhoods, restaurants, music venues, Gorée Island and day trips from the city.
SeneGambia Editorial · 25 April 2026
Senegal Holidays: The Complete 2026 Planning Guide
Plan your Senegal trip with honest advice on Dakar, Saint-Louis, Saly and Casamance — flights, food, costs and what's actually worth doing.
SeneGambia Editorial · 25 April 2026