Hotels in Banjul, Gambia
Banjul sits on St. Mary's Island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic, known for its bustling Albert Market and colonial-era buildings. The city has a tropical climate with a dry season from November to May (75-90°F or 24-32°C), perfect for river cruises to spot hippos and monkeys, and a rainy season from June to October (70-85°F or 21-29°C), when you can explore the National Museum and local music venues playing traditional mbalax. In the dry winter months, you can take a short ferry to Bakau for fishing villages and beaches, while the wet summer offers lower prices at hotels and fewer tourists at the nearby Tanbi Wetland Complex.