_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.