How many days do you need in Banjul?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Banjul?

Highlights: Arch 22, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Banjul, King Fahad Mosque in Banjul, Pipeline Mosque and Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool. The map has 13 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Banjul?

Emergency: police 117, ambulance 116, fire 118.

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Banjul Things to do and walking itinerary

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Banjul travel guide

13 things to do in Banjul. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Banjul

Arch 22 — triumphal arch in Banjul, the Gambia (visit ≈ 15 min)
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Banjul — building in Africa (visit ≈ 35 min)
King Fahad Mosque in Banjul — architectural structure (visit ≈ 30 min)
Pipeline Mosque — mosque in Gambia (visit ≈ 30 min)
Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool — Museum & Crocodile Pool (visit ≈ 120 min)
Saint Mary's Anglican Cathedral (Banjul) — architectural structure (visit ≈ 35 min)
The Botanic Garden — architectural structure and botanic garden in Bakau, Gambia (visit ≈ 45 min)
Fort Bullen — fortress at the mouth of the Gambia River at Barra Point (visit ≈ 60 min)
Independence Drive Mosque — building in Gambia (visit ≈ 30 min)
Trinity Methodist Church — building in Gambia (visit ≈ 30 min)
King George Memorial Fountain (visit ≈ 15 min)
MacCarthy Square (visit ≈ 15 min)
Fort Bayona — building in Gambia (visit ≈ 60 min)

1-day Banjul walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 6.3 km · 8,560 steps · 1 h 25 min on the way): Fort Bayona → Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Banjul → King George Memorial Fountain → MacCarthy Square → Saint Mary's Anglican Cathedral (Banjul) → Independence Drive Mosque → Arch 22 → King Fahad Mosque in Banjul

Good to know before visiting Banjul

Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: Say a polite but firm no to persistent beach touts.
Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.
Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
The currency is the dalasi; cash is important.
Away from the beach cover shoulders and knees.

Emergency: police 117, ambulance 116, fire 118
Plugs: G, 230V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: The Gambia, Wikivoyage — The Gambia, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Banjul travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Banjul?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Banjul?: Highlights: Arch 22, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Banjul, King Fahad Mosque in Banjul, Pipeline Mosque and Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool. The map has 13 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Banjul?: Emergency: police 117, ambulance 116, fire 118.
Do you tip in Banjul?: About 10% is customary.

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