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...Location: The Gambia is one of the most pleasant spots for a volunteer to spend time in Africa. One can experience the 'real' Africa, the noise, the drums, the heat, the dust and, best of all, the friendly village people. And, just a short...

urself). In West Africa, try aloco in Ivory Coast (fried banana with onion and chilli), latcheri (pounded millet) in Gambia, fufu in Ghana (cassava balls), French patisseries in Guinea, couscous in Mali and Senegal, efo (vegetable soup) in...

, Bijago etc. But you will always find people who speak English and, of course, French from other African countries(The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea Conakry, Mauretania, Nigeria). Most Guineans eat rice with fish, because the country is rich in...

...the border bureaucracy and the ferry in São Vicente (A bridge is under construction, improving access to Senegal and Gambia markedly). Roads are in good conditions. The ferry in São Vicente operates approximately from sunrise to sunset,...

Languages spoken in Gambia are English (the official language), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, sarrancule and other indigenous vernaculars. Benachin or Jollof rice - a traditional West African rice dish with onions, spices, tomatoes or tomato...

... Map of Gambia Climate Tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May); Natural hazards : drought (rainfall has dropped by 30% in the last 30 years) Terrain Flood plain of the Gambia river flanked...

). Green cabs are expensive and the price is regardless of the number of passengers. Although there is no MOT system in Gambia, these taxis must have basics such as seat belts and working indicators. Yellow taxis are much cheaper and the price...

A beach in Gambia Gambia is becoming a popular vacation destination for Northern Europeans. Therefore, many charter and holiday operators offer reasonable airfare and accommodation if desired. Passport and Visa US and South African...

...way (sometimes). Obruni is used in a similar way as the word "Toubab" is used further west in Mali, Guinea, the Gambia and Senegal. Pidgin English is about the the most typical form of English you will find. Phrases like "My head is...