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Bradt's The Gambia remains the most comprehensive guide available, offering detailed coverage of the country's culture, wildlife and top travel experiences.
From old-style Creole architecture to mysterious stone circles (such as Wassu, pictured here), Gambia has a varied and fascinating history
Wildlife is everywhere in The Gambia, whether it be sparkling dragonflies or colourful butterflies, noisy frogs, scampering lizards or sleepy crocodiles. Pictured here, a chimpanzee in River Gambia National Park
The coastline around Greater Banjul is home to some wonderful beaches, including those at Palma Rima and Kotu
The Gambia is known for its masquerade tradition – there’s a festival in Janjanbureh every January
The Gambia is a great destination for first time birders in Africa as birds are a vital part of every habitat; the yellow-crowned gonolek can be spotted without even leaving your resort
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