🌐 Official Tourism Websites

1. Gambia Tourism Board (GTB)
   Website: www.visitthegambia.gm
   • Email: info@visitthegambia.gm
   • Phone: +220 446 1075
2. Ministry of Tourism and Culture
   Website: www.motc.gov.gm
   • Email: info@motc.gov.gm

These official sites offer up-to-date information on entry requirements, events, and attractions.

🏥 Health and Safety

1. Medical Facilities
   Main Hospital: Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Banjul
   Phone: +220 422 5566

 

• SOS Clinic (private)
  Location: Bakau
  Phone: +220 449 4942

2. Emergency Contacts
   Police: 117 or +220 422 4914
   • Fire Service: 118 or +220 422 3266
   • Ambulance: 116
3. Vaccinations and Health Advice
   Visit your local travel clinic or consult the CDC website (www.cdc.gov/travel) for up-to-date health information.

💼 Embassies and Consulates

1. British High Commission
   Address: 48 Atlantic Road, Fajara
   • Phone: +220 449 5133
2. S. Embassy
   • Address: Kairaba Avenue, Fajara
   • Phone: +220 439 2856
3. EU Delegation
   Address: 74 Atlantic Road, Fajara
   • Phone: +220 449 5146

Remember to check your home country’s embassy or consulate information before traveling.

🚕 Transportation

1. Gambia Public Transport Corporation (GPTC)
   Website: www.gptc.gm
   • Phone: +220 437 6988
2. Reliable Taxi Services
   Gambia Radio Taxi: +220 446 2670
   • Tourist Taxi Association: +220 446 1516
3. Car Rental
   Avis: +220 446 3589
   • Hertz: +220 446 3559

🏨 Accommodation Booking

1. Gambia Hotel Association
   Website: www.gambiahotels.gm
   • Email: info@gambiahotels.gm
2. Online Booking Platforms
   Booking.com
   • Airbnb.com
   • Hotels.com

These platforms offer a wide range of accommodations, from hotels to guesthouses and eco-lodges.

🦁 National Parks and Wildlife

1. Department of Parks and Wildlife Management
   Website: www.dpwm.gm
   • Email: info@dpwm.gm
   • Phone: +220 437 6972
2. Abuko Nature Reserve
   Phone: +220 446 2826
3. Kiang West National Park
   Phone: +220 567 1234
4. River Gambia National Park (Baboon Islands)
   Contact through the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management

🎨 Cultural Experiences

1. National Centre for Arts and Culture
   Website: www.ncac.gm
   • Email: info@ncac.gm
   • Phone: +220 422 7461
2. Tanji Village Museum
   Phone: +220 446 4498
3. Wassu Stone Circles
   Managed by the National Centre for Arts and Culture

📚 Educational Resources

1. Gambia Information Site
   Website: www.accessgambia.com
2. Gambia Experience (Tour Operator with extensive information)
   Website: www.gambia.co.uk
3. Bradt Travel Guide: The Gambia
   A comprehensive book with in-depth information

🌿 Eco-Tourism and Community Projects

1. Kartong Association for Responsible Tourism (KART)
   Email: kartgambia@gmail.com
2. Tumani Tenda Eco-Camp
   Phone: +220 779 7881
3. Wide Open Walls Project
   Website: www.wideopenwalls.wordpress.com

🚢 River Excursions

1. Gambia River Excursions
   Phone: +220 446 3861
2. Jungle Creek Boat Trips
   Phone: +220 779 8270

📅 Festivals and Events

1. Roots Homecoming Festival (biennial, usually in May)
   Check the Gambia Tourism Board website for dates
2. Kartong Festival (November)
   Contact KART for specific dates
3. Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival (January)
   Check with the National Centre for Arts and Culture for exact dates

📱 Useful Apps

1. XE Currency: For real-time currency conversion
2. Google Translate: Helpful for basic translations
3. me: Offline maps of The Gambia
4. iNaturalist: Great for identifying plants and animals during nature walks

📚 Recommended Reading for Families

1. “Kunta Kinte’s The Gambia” by Hassoum Ceesay
   A child-friendly introduction to Gambian history and culture
2. “Children of The Gambia” by Patricia Geis
   A colourful picture guide about daily life in The Gambia
3. “The Gambia: Land of the Mandinka” by David P. Gamble
   An in-depth look at Gambian culture, suitable for older children and adults

🌍 Sustainable Tourism

1. The Gambia Tourism Offsets Program
   Website: www.gambiatourismoffsets.com
   Learn how to offset your carbon footprint from travel
2. Clean Gambia
   Website: www.cleangambia.org
   Information on local environmental initiatives

Remember, while we’ve made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, details can change. Always double-check crucial information like contact numbers and opening hours before your trip.

We hope this resource guide helps you navigate your Gambian adventure with ease. From health and safety to cultural experiences and eco-tourism, you now have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Use these resources to enrich your family’s journey, create lasting memories, and experience the best of what The Gambia has to offer.

Happy travels, and may your Gambian adventure be filled with wonder, learning, and joy.