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Banjul

Capital at the river's mouth

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

National Museum of The Gambia · Museum

Mandinka regalia, the slave trade and the story of the river kingdoms. Best: Nov–Mar

Arch 22 · Monument

A towering ceremonial arch with a lookout over the city and river mouth. Best: Nov–Mar

Albert Market · Market

A vivid riverside market of cloth, spice, silver and carvings. Best: Nov–Mar

Kachikally Crocodile Pool · Natural landmark

A sacred pool of tame crocodiles revered for fertility, in nearby Bakau. Best: Nov–Mar

Banjul State House · Historic Building

Presidential palace showcasing classical colonial administrative architecture. Best: Year-round

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