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About BANJUL
The Proud Capital of Gambia-City Banjul
Banjul is the beautiful city of Gambia in West Africa; it is also the capital city of the country. It is situated on the St Mary’s Island in the backdrop of the Gambia River and the Atlantic Ocean. This quaint city is connected to the outer world by ferry ships or boats that carry passenger and vehicles in and out of the city.
Accommodation Options
There are many lodges, budget hotels as well as deluxe resorts to welcome visitors to Banjul and make their stay comfortable. Most visitors find hotels reasonably priced with friendly and helpful hotel staff. You can log on to the internet for more links to good lodging places across this African township.
History
In the year 1816, British regime discovered Banjul and used it for slave trade and as a bustling trading post. In fact Banjul was originally known as Bathurst after a British official. Later, in the year 1994, the reigning President was overthrown and substituted by President Yahya Jammeh.
Popular Places
Chief attractions in the City of Banjul include the National Museum located along the Independence Drive in the heart of the city. Apart from that, tourists also throng the African Heritage Center that displays all kinds of artifacts and handicraft items. Similarly other popular places include the Two Cathedrals, Banjul Court House and Banjul State House.
Getting Around
The capital city of Gambia is best explored on foot. Banjul does not have State public bus transport facility, the Gele Gele van service is the most preferred local transport by tourists. Such0 vans are also very cheap and affordable, although crowded and dirty at times. Visitors can avail of taxis or private cars for their convenience to tour this African city.
Places of Entertainment
Tourists to the capital city of Gambia will find many places of entertainment. The very famous Albert market located in the center of the city is richly laden with all kinds of objects and eatables. From local craft items, fancy silver ornaments to vegetables and ordinary home goods-you may find them all here at Albert Market albeit for very cheap rates. The Bijilo Forest Park is another major tourist attraction with many kinds of multi colored birds and naughty monkeys. You can even spot rare plant species and trees at the Park. Other places of entertainment include Mac Carthy Square, local bars and restaurants.
Currency
The currency of Gambia is the Dalasi. Tourists can exchange currency at hotel reception desks or at any of the banks. The Dalasi is denoted by GMD and is further divided into hundred (100) Bututs. The largest note is D100, while the smallest one is D5. It is best to keep notes of smaller denominations handy for shopping or sight seeing purposes.
Banjul group accommodation | Budget hotels & hostels
Banjul is the beautiful city of Gambia in West Africa; it is also the capital city of the country. It is situated on the St Mary’s Island in the backdrop of the Gambia River and the Atlantic Ocean. This quaint city is connected to the outer world by ferry ships or boats that carry passenger and vehicles in and out of the city.
Accommodation Options
There are many lodges, budget hotels as well as deluxe resorts to welcome visitors to Banjul and make their stay comfortable. Most visitors find hotels reasonably priced with friendly and helpful hotel staff. You can log on to the internet for more links to good lodging places across this African township.
History
In the year 1816, British regime discovered Banjul and used it for slave trade and as a bustling trading post. In fact Banjul was originally known as Bathurst after a British official. Later, in the year 1994, the reigning President was overthrown and substituted by President Yahya Jammeh.
Popular Places
Chief attractions in the City of Banjul include the National Museum located along the Independence Drive in the heart of the city. Apart from that, tourists also throng the African Heritage Center that displays all kinds of artifacts and handicraft items. Similarly other popular places include the Two Cathedrals, Banjul Court House and Banjul State House.
Getting Around
The capital city of Gambia is best explored on foot. Banjul does not have State public bus transport facility, the Gele Gele van service is the most preferred local transport by tourists. Such0 vans are also very cheap and affordable, although crowded and dirty at times. Visitors can avail of taxis or private cars for their convenience to tour this African city.
Places of Entertainment
Tourists to the capital city of Gambia will find many places of entertainment. The very famous Albert market located in the center of the city is richly laden with all kinds of objects and eatables. From local craft items, fancy silver ornaments to vegetables and ordinary home goods-you may find them all here at Albert Market albeit for very cheap rates. The Bijilo Forest Park is another major tourist attraction with many kinds of multi colored birds and naughty monkeys. You can even spot rare plant species and trees at the Park. Other places of entertainment include Mac Carthy Square, local bars and restaurants.
Currency
The currency of Gambia is the Dalasi. Tourists can exchange currency at hotel reception desks or at any of the banks. The Dalasi is denoted by GMD and is further divided into hundred (100) Bututs. The largest note is D100, while the smallest one is D5. It is best to keep notes of smaller denominations handy for shopping or sight seeing purposes.
Banjul group accommodation | Budget hotels & hostels
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