The Gambia & Senegal Together
Cross-border itineraries, comparisons and guides for travellers planning a trip across both countries.
Cross-country writing
Food
Eating Like a Local: A Beginner's Guide to Senegambian Food
From thieboudienne to benachin, domoda to yassa — the dishes you should be eating, and where to find them.
5 December 2025
Wildlife
Birdwatching in The Gambia: A Beginner's Guide
With 560+ species in a country smaller than Yorkshire, The Gambia is one of Africa's easiest birding destinations. Here's how to get started.
10 November 2025
Itineraries
Three Days in Dakar: A First-Timer's Itinerary
Île de Gorée, the IFAN museum, mbalax music and a thieboudienne lunch — how to spend a long weekend in West Africa's coolest capital.
22 October 2025
Travel Tips
When to Visit The Gambia and Senegal: A Month-by-Month Guide
The dry season runs November to May, but each month has its own rhythm — from the cool Harmattan winds of January to the green-season birding of August.
15 September 2025