How Gambia is safe for travel 2021 update welcome to the Gambia

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How Gambia is safe for travel 2021 update  welcome to the Gambia



It has a short North Atlantic Ocean coastline in the west and is surrounded by Senegal so that it is almost an enclave.


The country occupies the navigable length of the Gambia River valley and the hills surrounding it.


Apart from adding the “The” to its own name (it is short for The Republic of Gambia), they also call themselves “The Smiling Coast of Africa”, alluding to their cultural diversity, developed tourism and safety for visitors.


And to be fair, for an African country, The Gambia is mainly safe to travel to and your trip should be trouble-free.


Overall Risk

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM
Gambia is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. However it does have a rather high crime rate, though it's mainly ridden with petty street crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of getting stolen from.


🚖        TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM


Public transportation in Gambia is not particularly reliable but you can always use a shared taxi if there's extra room. Always negotiate every ride before entering the vehicle. Watch out in public transport as it is likely there are thieves roaming around.



Pickpockets Risk

PICKPOCKETS RISK : HIGH

There is an extreme threat of petty crime. Pickpockets are an everyday occurrence, so you should be extremely careful when handling your valuables and never carry your money in a purse or a pocket. Never carry all your money in the same place, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Be wary of young men called "bumsters", since they will offer anything they can in order to get some money from you.

Natural Disasters Risk

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : MEDIUM

During the year's rainy season (June to October), there has been severe flooding and some winstorms.

Mugging Risk

MUGGING RISK : MEDIUM

Muggings, armed robberies and other types of assault, are on the increase in Gambia, but still not a major threat. Be extremely careful when handling money and around ATMs. These are often the target for muggings and robberies. Always get a taxi to and from bars at night, never walk the streets after dark. African cities in general are not safe for tourists at night.

Terrorism Risk

TERRORISM RISK : LOW

There haven't been any terrorist attacks recently in Gambia, but they shouldn't be ruled out. Stay away from large gatherings and avoid possible protests. Always follow the instructions of security personnel.

Scams Risk

SCAMS RISK : HIGH

The risk of getting scammed is extreme in Gambia. There is a number of scams performed on tourists, such as getting your passport stolen at the airport by people posing as airport officials, or getting scammed by a bumster - who may trick you into thinking they want to help you, when their only goal is getting some of your money.Another scam exists in which marijuana is offered to tourists only to find police waiting to extort money from you as a bribe.

Location: The Gambia

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