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Capital of The Gambia
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Banjul is the capital of Gambia and its fourth largest city. The city is on an island, which has constrained its size - its population is only 31,000 (2013). Consequently much of the population now is based on the mainland between the airport and the city. The main tourist and business centres are around Bakau, Fajara, Kotu and Serrekunda.
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Good buffet, great location on the beach and free WiFi.
Watch marsh crocodiles and monkeys while you have a lunch.
Seafood and rice and other edibles on the Cape Point beach.
The hostel has 34 fan single and double rooms. You can book a room via their web site.
11 single/double rooms.
Camping/single/double.
On the Senegambia strip. This is a basic hotel. Air conditioning in rooms costs extra D500 per night. Use of safe is extra. Wireless internet is slow and breakfast pretty basic. There is a pool and a bar.
This is not in the main tourist area, which is further to the west. One of the better hotels with a pool and private beach. Wireless Internet throughout.
Takes MasterCard at all its ATMs.
By car
For the intrepid tourist, the Plymouth - Banjul Challenge also ends here.
Most hotels will have a selection of green tourist taxis, which have fixed prices to the most popular destinations.
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