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RE: No ATMs, banks, money changers in eastern Gambia???

by soupandsandwich 23 January 2012

Gambia has banks... thanks for not believing the hype! geez. Ecobanks and others are all over the country. The only problem is atm…
RE: Mauritanian embassy in Gambia?

by am021169 20 December 2011

Embassy of Mauritania Fajara 'A' Section P.O. Box 2592, Serrekunda The Gambia Telephone number: 449-1153, 446-1086 Faxx: 446-1092 …
RE: Guinean embassy in Banjul or serekunda?

by sam_anyroad 04 November 2011

Banjul and Serekunda and very close. At most 20 mins in a taxi... So if it say's there is a embassy, then you'll be fine finding it. …
Guinean embassy in Banjul or serekunda?

by hernanhuracan 04 November 2011

Hi Guys! I was wondering where is the guinean embassy in Gambia? according to the LP the embassy is in Banjul, but apparently is in Serek…
Re: Malaria in Serekunda Gamiba, is it real?

by balamin 11 October 2011

Very real. Friend caught malaria staying in Banjul - critically ill but recovered after 2 months in London hospital. Every year when I…
Re: Relocating to Senegal

by Wolfgangpa 05 April 2011

Did you ever think about moving to The Gambia ? It's situated inside Senegal, so the people and the climate are almost the same. There…
Easy visas in Banjul

by uddis33 31 March 2011

Hi! Just to make it easier for people over landing through west Africa. I'm in Banjul, Gambia at the moment. We managed to get both…
Re: Travelling Dakar - Kaolak - Banjul (Gambia) - Bissau (Guinea)

by Ricgrey 14 March 2011

"The plan is doing Dakar-Kaolack-Banjul-Zinguinchor-Bissau," No problem with that, Taxi's or Bush Taxi's all the way, no Problems at Gambia…
Casamance security in 2011?

by istanbull 10 January 2011

I am planning a trip from The Gambia via Ziguinchor to G-Bissau and on to Guinea-C. A contact in Banjul tells me today that there has…
RE: Cost of Guinea visa in Banjul?

by udo1 20 December 2010

I got the Guinean visa 3 years ago at the embassy in Serekunda (Mosque Rd). I don't remember the price, probably 30 or 40 US$, but definitel…
RE: Travelling from the Gambia to Casamance

by pavelnasadil 16 December 2010

Thank you both for a swift reply. Glad it is OK to travel to Casamance. One more question. As a citizen of Czech Republic and EU I can…
RE: Get to know The Gambia

by Ricgrey 15 December 2010

largest city is Serekunda
RE: Travelling from the Gambia to Casamance

by WanderinWilco 12 December 2010

Plenty of bush taxis from Serrekunda. Safe and interesting drive. The cars are in variable condition but at least are not too overloaded.…
RE: visas Senegal, Mali, Guinee

by udo1 06 December 2010

Yes, you should specify your nationality. Most EU citizens don't need a visa for Senegal. The best place for a Guinean visa is Serekunda…
Guinea visa in Gambia

by londonroad 21 June 2010

A single enrty 30 day visa costs 2000 dulasi (about 60 Euros) & is issued in about 1 hour at the tiny office that is the Guinea consulate…
Trip report!

by iggyab 08 April 2010

This trip was between 25th January and 30th March 2010. The countries visited were Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Western…
RE: Money changing recommendation

by Wolfgangpa 16 February 2010

Herbert a)You can change money inside the airport, a foreign exchange office should be open when you arrive. But don't change too much,…
Guinea embassy

by mr brown 06 February 2010

Hi, Anyone know if the Guinean embassy to the Gambia is still on Mosque Road in Serekunda? Or has it moved again? Or closed? Thanks, Jame…
Guinea Embassy in the Gambia

by mr brown 06 February 2010

Hi, Anyone know if the Guinean embassy to the Gambia is still on Mosque Road in Serekunda? Or has it moved again? Or closed? Thanks, Jame…
RE: Hotel Reccomendations in Banjul

by am021169 05 January 2010

Just so you know, the Princess Diana Hotel could not be further away from the US Embassy. It is offically in Banjul while almost everything…
RE: South Gambia Coast and onto Casamance

by Giora 04 January 2010

Hi, I crossed from Kartong into Casamance a couple of years ago. It's a somewhat convoluted process. On the way out, you should get your…
RE: Guinea and Mali Visas

by udo1 08 October 2009

What's your itinerary? Senegal, then overland to Guinea, then overland to Mali? Two years ago, I got my Malian visa at the border with…
RE: ATM cash withdrawl in The Gambia / Senegal

by calidris 27 September 2009

I would not rely on such ATM machine in Serekunda nor anywhere else in The Gambia. So you will need cash or Travellers Cheques (TC can…
ATM cash withdrawl in The Gambia / Senegal

by roofs_of_paris 26 September 2009

Are there functioning ATM machines in The Gambia (Serekunda) and Senegal (in Dakar for example) that you can use a regular bank card with?…
Gambias Visas these days

by roofs_of_paris 24 September 2009

What is the situation like these days on getting a Gambian Visa in Dakar (Senegal) or at the border? I'm having trouble finding accurate,…