Major city · The Gambia
Tanji
A half-day stop from the Atlantic Coast resorts: watch the fishing boats return around 17:00, see the smokeries and the village museum. Not a base.A half-day stop from the Atlantic Coast resorts: watch the fishing boats return around 5:00 PM, see the smokeries and the village museum. Not a base.
Tanji is a working fishing village 15 km south of the resort strip. The main draw is the daily return of the fishing fleet (around 17:00) and the chance to see the entire fish-processing chain — boat-building, net-making, salting, smoking and freezing. The Tanji Village Museum and Mama Africa art centre add cultural context. Most visitors come for 2–4 hours as a taxi trip from Kololi or Kotu.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GMD
- Best months
- Nov–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, fewer boats)
- Airport
- BJL
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- The Gambia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Gambian government sources before booking.
- The Gambia ↗Dress modestly away from the beach: shoulders and knees covered in towns and villages.
- The Gambia ↗Keep about US$20 or €20 in cash for the airport security fee charged on arrival and again on departure; card machines at the desk are unreliable.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tanji117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tanji, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Gambian dalasi (GMD), about 70–75 per US$ (check).The Gambia-wide
- SIM or eSIMAfricell, QCell and Gamcel SIMs sold at the airport and shops; passport registration.The Gambia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; bottled water everywhere.The Gambia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% if no service charge.The Gambia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.The Gambia-wide
- SafetyTanji is safe during the day.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; basic elsewhere.The Gambia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 116 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday afternoon slows; Tobaski and Koriteh close shops; some hotels close Jul–Oct.The Gambia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBJL Banjul International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) east; taxi about 30–45 min).BJL Banjul International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) east; taxi about 30–45 min).
- Getting aroundTanji is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Green taxi from Kololi/Kotu to Tanji (one way)checkD1000
- Museum or sight ticketTanji Village Museum entrycheckD100–200
- Budget bedDay-trip (no overnight), a night, per personGMD 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GMD 500 · Mid GMD 1,500 · High GMD 3,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BJL Banjul International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) east; taxi about 30–45 min)BJL Banjul International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) east; taxi about 30–45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Aug (15 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanji: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tanji is walkable. To reach the village from the resorts, take a green taxi (about D1000) or a shared yellow taxi (about D250).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bush taxi via the coastal road, about 45 min
Combine with Tanji for a full day: morning in Banjul, afternoon in Tanji.
Door to door: About 30 min
Taxi, about 20 min
West Africa's largest market; go in the morning.
Brikama
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi or bush taxi, about 30 min
Craft market and woodcarving centre.
Gunjur
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi, about 20 min south
Quiet beach and bird sanctuary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tanji village
Very limited accommodation; most visitors stay on the Atlantic Coast and day-trip here.
Atlantic Coast (Kololi, Kotu, Cape Point)
15–20 min by taxi; wider choice of hotels and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- D500–1,000 (day-trip only)
- Mid
- D1,000–2,000 (day-trip with lunch and museum entry)
Trip budget
| Day-trip (no overnight)2 × 1 night × GMD 1,500 | GMD 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GMD 1,500 | GMD 3,000 |
| Trip total≈ GMD 3,000 per person per day, bed included | GMD 6,000 |
Taxi, museum entry and lunch
2026 estimate in Gambian dalasi; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Green taxi from Kololi/Kotu to Tanji (one way)check | D1000 |
| Yellow shared taxi (one way)check | D250 |
| Soft drink at a village restaurant | D25 |
| Smoked fish (small piece)Negotiable | D50–150 |
| Tanji Village Museum entrycheck | D100–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fishing boats return around 17:00; arrive by 16:30 to see the full activity.The fishing boats return around 5:00 PM; arrive by 4:30 PM to see the full activity.
- Smoked fish is sold at the smokeries; prices are negotiable.
- No ATMs in Tanji; bring enough dalasi from Banjul or the resorts.
- Mosquitoes at dusk; bring repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 116
- Fire
- 118
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My bed tonight
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Nduwaa TanjiTake me to Tanji fishing village
Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance116
- Fire118
Embassy
Most embassies are in Banjul or Fajara; check your country's Gambia page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Green taxi Kololi → Tanji: about D1000, 20 min (check)
- Yellow shared taxi: about D250 per person (check)
Say or show
- Salaam aleikum — Hello (sa-LAHM ah-LEY-kum)
- Jerejef — Thank you (jeh-reh-JEF)
- Ñata? — How much? (NYAH-tah)
- Haa / Hani — Yes / No (hah / HAH-nee)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tanji. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, fewer boats) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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