_1.
Is the food good in Gambia?
Gambia
is well nowed for the fresh fishmeals. Each night
the local fishermen catch deliciously fresh
species of fish, and served as local specialties
like the ‘Lady
Fish’ and the
‘Snappers’. But
also the gamba (large shrimp) and tasteful lobsters
frequently placed on the Gambian menu. The fish is
usually served with fragrant rice and fresh
vegetables, but French fries are also available. In
most of the bathing resorts practically
all-international kitchens are represented like the
Chinese, Italian, or Lebanese, but also Sushi and
Tapas can be found here. We advise you to try a
local recept like for example ‘Domodah’, a
delicious meal with rice and tasty sauce on the
basis of the Gambian peanut.
_2.
Can I lie nice relaxed on the Gambian beaches and
enjoying the sun?
Yes,
absolute. Kololi, Kotu, Fajara and cape Point has
beautiful, long and wide sand beaches where you
can sunbathe infinitely. The hotels near the
beaches have comfortable chairs and sheers
parasols. The beaches are very quietly and have
plenty of space for everyone. Most of the hotels
have a beach bar and serve on the beach.
_3.
Is Gambia a safe country?
Gambia
is a safe holiday destination. The Gambians
claims to be the most pleasant people in the
world. They relativate every possible problem and
are happy every day. Only in the areas tourist
their friendly behavior has from time to time a
commercial purpose, but once they see that
nothing can be sold, they behave spontaneous and
kindly. 95% of the populations belong to the
Islam, but the way they behave their religion
strongly differs from the Islam people from the
Middle East or the African North coast.
Fanaticism and fundamentalism are unknown in
Gambia. Here are only old African traditions
predominate and religion is especially a way of
live, music, colorful dressed dances and eating
their preferred self-made food.
_4.
Can I go with children to Gambia?
Children
can amuse themselves very well in the warm
climate of Gambia. They can play deliciously on
to the beaches, and most of the hotels also have
separated swimming pools for children. These
hotels offer a large variation of children
animation and have playgrounds where they can
amuse themselves.
_5.
Is Gambia not to far for just one
week?
Naturally
it depends from where you live, but from
Great-Brittan, Holland, Belgium or France it
takes approximately 6 hours of flying to Gambia.
A lot of respectable aviation companies maintain
a regular flight to Gambia. Compared to Canary
Islands, it is only 1½ hour longer flying towards
Gambia, but with the certainty of good sunny
weather, mainly during the winter months. Because
of the GMT-time, there’s no time difference with
our region, and no trouble of the jetlag.
Therefore Gambia is an ideal holiday destination,
even only 1 week.
_6.
Is Gambia an expensive holiday country?
Comparison
with Europe, Gambia is very cheap. Mainly to food
is much cheaper more attractive than in our
region. The local restaurants are extraordinarily
advantageous, but also in the Western oriented
restaurants you only will pay half compare with
owner prices. An important issue for planning
your stay in this country.
_7.
Is beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks easy to
obtain in Gambia?
Gambia
has its own label of self-brewed beer, named
“Julbrew”. Of
course this beer is very popular among the local
people, but also the tourists are large consumers.
After a long hot summer day this deliciously
refreshing beer is very welcome. Furthermore Gambia
offers a wide range of international wines.
International spirits are mainly served in Western
hotels, which have a large choice on their menu
cards. Gambia imports all types of spirits from all
over the world.
_8.
What about “Malaria”?
The
female mosquito stab the people because the need
of human blood for its eggs. Trough this way a
parasite can pass on to the mosquito and makes
people sick. This parasite is called
malaria. By
taking medicines the chance on become sickness
decreases with 80%. Modern medicines like
Mefloquine
can been
taken the day before you travel to this region.
Through the use of a mosquito spray with the
component “deet”, the
chance to get stab are reduced to a minimum. One of
the symptoms of having malaria is high fever. This
decease can be treated very well in Gambia. The fact
that many tourists from several countries return
homeward in good health, strength the faith in the
efficiency of the contemporary medicines preventing
possible sicknesses. Although it’s always
recommended you ask your doctor for updated
information before you leave home. You can always
look for more information at the website of
the
tropical
institute from
your country.
_9.
What can been done in Gambia besides enjoying the
sun and the sea?
Gambia
offers an infinitely amount of possibilities that
can be done on your holiday. We define this as an
adventure with an African taste. You can ride
with a tough truck trough the African jungle or
experience the daily chaotic African way of live
on the
Albert market
of
Banjul. A fishing excursion on the Gambia River is
also a recommendation, as well as a walk by the rice
plantations of the
Abuko Reservation of
Nature. Ask
your hostess about the several excursion that can be
made or take a look at the many different links on
our website.
_10.
How do I manage my money transactions in
Gambia?
The Gambian currency is called the Dalasi. You can exchange your Euros, Dollars or other currency for Dalasi in your hotel or at the bank. All the banks, exchange offices and most of the hotels are accepting traveller cheques and credit cards. We advise you to do not take too much cash money with you when going on an excursion or walk trough the surrounding area. You can put the cash money into the safe of your bedroom of the Kerr Sering Apartment, or into the safe at our reception when you’re gone on a trip. This is also useful for other expensive or important things you don’t need while you’re away for a short period. The surplus of Dalasi you have when going back home, can be exchanged without any problem in the airport.