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Kololi is on the Atlantic coast, west of Banjul and Serrekunda. To the north lie the villages of Kotu, Fajara and Bakau.
Kololi is on the
Atlantic coast, west of Banjul and Serrekunda. To the north lie the villages of
Kotu, Fajara and Bakau.
It is the longest
established resort along The Gambia’s sunny Atlantic coastline. The town itself
is a mixture of low-rise hotels, rustic guesthouses and loud nightspots and
tourist orientated restaurants. A bit further inland is the quiet Kololi
Village and to the north, the Palma Rima area with a fantastic beach.
Kololi’s beach is
entirely man-made. The beach hotels offer sun loungers and shades and keep
their particular sections clean. You should be aware that powerful currents can
at times make the sea unsafe for swimming so make sure you take note of local
advice.
The area known as
Senegambia is the hub of The Gambia’s main tourist industry. Peak season sees
its main road filled with street vendors, taxis and touts. It has a range of
restaurants, bars, discos and cafés which remain open until the early hours.
Kololi’s climate is subtropical
with distinct dry and rainy seasons. From mid November to early June, coastal
areas are usually dry, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October.
The average monthly
temperatures are:
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°C |
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Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Day |
31 |
33 |
34 |
34 |
33 |
33 |
31 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
32 |
31 |
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Night |
16 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
19 |
22 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
20 |
17 |
You won’t have to
worry about over spending on your holiday shopping in Kololi. It is not a
retail therapy centre as most of its shops and mini-markets are very touristy
selling the usual tacky bits and bobs. However you will find some interesting
beads, jewellery and hand-made clothing.
A great place to
browse is the craft market in the Senegambia area – you can browse local crafts
as well as commission a tailor to make you an embroidered shirt or dress.
To say that Kololi
offered tourists a vibrant and lively nightlife would be somewhat of an over-statement.
Other than in-house entertainment, the only other nightlife spot is Kololi’s
Senegambia ‘strip’. An area of restaurants, a casino and a few late-openings
bars such as the Badala Beach Bar, Jembrey Fever and Tropicana Club.
If you can tear
yourself away from the beaches you may want to look further afield to see what
this area of The Gambia has to offer. Check with your hotel for details of
local excursions, but below are a few suggestions you might like to consider:
·
Tanji,
a small fishing village
·
The
beaches near Gunjur, Sanyang and Kartong
·
Bird
watching at Kotu
·
Abuko
Nature Reserve
·
Pirang
Forest Park
·
James
Island
·
Makasutu
Culture Forest
·
Cruise
through the mangrove creeks near Lamin
The tap water in
Kololi is considered safe to drink but bottled water is widely available.
Always check with your GP before travelling regarding any recommended
vaccinations and ensure you have comprehensive medical cover in place before
travelling.
Crime rates in the
area are generally low. However you should always be aware of the possibility
of pick pockets in busy areas.