Banjul Holidays

The real Africa
Banjul offers a taste of authentic Africa, with the convenience of great sandy beaches of the Atlantic and tourist hotels and facilities close by. Holidays here offer a sleepy town with a friendly village atmosphere, home to fantastic shopping and impressive museums. The capital of the Gambia, Banjul is the major town in this tiny country and its' main administrative centre, boasting a rich history, with its' architecture a reminder of the towns' colonial past.

Laid-back village atmosphere in the Gambias' capital
Banjul is within easy reach of the stunning Atlantic coastline, home to the major resorts in the Gambia and the sandy beaches the area is known for. A break in the town offers the chance to visit resorts such as Kololi, Kotu and and Bakau, and relax on the lovely sandy beaches, whilst enjoying their hotels, bars, restaurants and stalls which provide tourists with convenient amenities. Although resorts such as Kolili are fairly established, the beaches tend to be uncrowded and the atmosphere is very laid-back. A stay here provides plenty of choice, be it exploring the Atlantic coastline and relaxing in the African sunshine, enjoying energetic watersports, big-game fishing or four-wheel drive tours.

Easy access to the beaches, and plenty of tours and trips
Whilst in Banjul, explore the town centre and discover all it has to offer. Banjul getaways boast great opportunities for shopping, with the busiest part of town the bustling Albert Market, selling everything from clothing and  jewellery to foodstuff and spices, and in particular lots of locally made arts and crafts, whilst the main MacCarthy Square has clapboard houses and a colonial atmosphere. Banjul offers plenty for nature-lovers, with the town the starting point for numerous tours, including river cruises and trips to the wildlife and nature reserves. Holidays to Banjul are accessed by the Gambia's only airport, Yundum, which lies just 20 km from the town.

Weather in Bakau
A sun drenched location isn’t too hard to find in the Gambia and the resort of Bakau is no exception. This is an all year round sunshine destination with temperatures reaching over the 30C mark for most of the year. Bakau boasts almost unbroken sunshine throughout the year although it does have a few months when rainfall will occur. Temperatures can reach up to and sometimes over 34C during the hot spring months but cool breezes will drift in from the Atlantic Ocean to temper the heat. Bakau is a true all year round sunshine destination that beach lovers will easily fall in love with.

Banjul All Inclusive Holidays
All inclusive breaks in Banjul are located in an idyllic village on the Atlantic coastline featuring unspoilt white sand beaches and an abundance of sunshine. All inclusive accommodation here will be ideal for sun and beach lovers who also wish to explore the sights of the Gambia. Booking hotels on an all-inclusive basis means visitors can relax safe in the knowledge that there are no extra fees to pay. All inclusive accommodation in Banjul can include river and beachside hotels with drinks and meals included in the price.