Serekunda

Serekunda (or Serrekunda, proper: Sere Kunda) is with a population of 340,000 the largest urban area in the Gambia. But more than that the 10 km stretch between Bakau, Fajara and Koto and Kololi (all suburbs of Serekunda) is the beating heart of the tourism in Gambia. Hotels, guest-houses, bars and even clubs can all be found in those unreal African towns along the Atlantic coast.
Serekunda itself is one huge chaotic market, famous for its silk cotton tree and its wrestling arena.

• Kololi BeachMost people refer to it as the Senegambia as the same named hotel is lcoated there.

• Kotu BeachA little north of the Kololi beach.

• Bakau BeachIn the very north.

There are numerous beach resorts dotted along the coast, often frequented by charter tourists.

Budget

• Badala Park Hotel

  phone: +220 446 0400
  Cheaper, inland hotel.

• Mama's Restaurant and Guesthouse

  phone: +220 705 7454
  address: Garba Jahumpa Rd
  Double rooms with ensuite bathroom and a balcony for 800 GD including breakfast look like a very good deal.

Mid-range

Splurge

• Ocean Bay Hotel

  phone: +220 449 4265
  Large resort hotel next to the northern Bakau beach.

• Ziguinchor, Senegal. 'Sept place' taxis go there from Brikama.
• Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. You can continue to Bissau from Ziguinchor.