Travel Guides
In-depth guides for The Gambia and Senegal — beaches, wildlife, food, itineraries, and practical advice.
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Banjul to Dakar: Ferry, Road & Overland Routes (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
Kololi Strip Guide: Restaurants, Bars & Nightlife (2026)
A complete guide to the Kololi Strip — the best restaurants, beach bars, nightlife and shopping on The Gambia's tourist coast, honestly reviewed.
SeneGambia Editorial · 27 April 2026
French for Travellers in Senegal: Essential Phrases
Senegal speaks French, but tourism mixes French, Wolof and English. The phrases you actually need, how far English gets you, and a Wolof starter kit.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Senegal Visa Requirements 2025: Do You Need a Visa?
Do British, EU and US nationals need a visa for Senegal? The short answer is no — plus entry rules, yellow fever requirements and practical border tips.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
The Gambia Travel Guide: Everything to Know Before You Go
Visas, vaccinations, money, safety, SIM cards and customs — the complete practical guide to visiting The Gambia, for UK, EU and US travellers.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Best Hotels in Dakar 2025: Plateau, Almadies & Airport Stays
Where to stay in Dakar — colonial grands hôtels on the Plateau, design boutiques in the Almadies, and handy airport hotels for transit stays.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Best Hotels in The Gambia 2025: Budget to Boutique
Where to stay in The Gambia — Atlantic-strip all-inclusives, boutique and eco-lodges in the bush, and the new openings genuinely worth knowing about.
SeneGambia Team · 26 April 2026
Sine-Saloum Delta Guide: Eco-Lodges, Birds & 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 & the 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