Banjul City Guide

The City of Banjul is the capital of The Gambia. It is located at the opening where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean on St. Mary’s Island. Formerly Bathurst, the Gambian capital was founded in the early19th century first as a British military post with the objective to bring to an end the slave trade there. This rather small city is one quiet peaceful town with vibrant streets and markets surrounded by an eclectic mix of colonial structures, modern-day administrative blocks and areas of traditional housing offering plenty of the African charm. Banjul was named as the official capital city in 1965 when the country gained independence from the British.
The city has a population of 41,428 residents and also doubles as the country’s economic and administrative hub. The only international airport of The Gambia, Banjul International Airport (BJL) is located in the City. All international flights to Gambia touch down at Banjul airport. Banjul State House, the official residence of the president is also found here.

Banjul City Overview

BANJUL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Banjul doesn’t have too many tourist attractions, although there is certainly more than enough to keep Gambia tourists interested for a few hours at the very minimum. Attractions in the city include;

• The Gambian National Museum – This cultural museum located in Banjul houses all historical documents of the country.
• Albert Market – this is the biggest market in the Gambia. Several products are sold ranging from local crafts, shoes, fresh fruits, trinkets, clothes and veg and a multitude of souvenirs.
• Banjul State House
• Banjul Court House
• African Heritage Museum
• Numerous Places of worship

WEATHER IN BANJUL
Banjul has a very warm climate throughout the year. The city experiences a lengthy dry season, spanning from November to late June and a comparatively short wet season in remaining four months of the year. Plausible to note is Banjul experiences heavy humidity during its wet season. Gambia holidays travellers are cautioned to plan when to travel. Rain peaks in August. Temperatures are to some extent constant, though it tends to be slightly cooler during the wet season than the dry season.

A Busy City Street

HOTELS IN BANJUL