Greater Banjul Area · Gambia
Where to stay in Serekunda
Serekunda is a city in Greater Banjul Area, Gambia, home to about 382,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- BJL12 km · Banjul International Airport
- Currency
- GMDdalasi
- Time zone
- Africa/Banjul
- Language
- English
About
About Serekunda
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul.
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 heart of 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.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Serekunda
See
- Kololi Beach
- Kotu Beach
- Bakau Beach
- Bijilo Forest Park
Do
- Kachikally Sacred Crocodile Pool
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Where to stay
Which part of Serekunda to stay in
There are numerous beach resorts dotted along the coast, often frequented by charter tourists.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Serekunda
31 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Lamin Lodge | 7.9 km | |
| African Princess Beach Hotel | 3.7 km | |
| African Village Hotel | 3.9 km | |
| Badala Park Hotel | 3.6 km | |
| Balafon Beach Resort | 5.1 km | |
| Bamboo Garden Hotel | 4.9 km | |
| Baobab Holiday Resort | 6.9 km | |
| Calabash Residence Apartments | 4.7 km | |
| Camara Gardens Apartments With Pool | 9.4 km | |
| Camping-Sukuta & Lodge | 5.2 km | |
| Cape Point Hotel | 4.6 km | |
| Feel Free Lodge | 19.4 km | |
| Hibiscus House Gambia | 9.9 km | |
| Hypolink Village | 4.3 km | |
| Kairaba Hotel | 5.3 km | |
| Kalimba Beach Resort | 4.2 km | |
| Kasumai Beach Resort | 6.8 km | |
| Kombo Beach Hotel | 3.8 km | |
| Lemon Creek Hotel Resort | 7.2 km | |
| Mansea Beach Hotel and Resort | 5.0 km | |
| Metzy Residence Hotel | 4.4 km | |
| Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort | 4.6 km | |
| Ocean Villa Heights | 8.3 km | |
| One World Village Guesthouse | 4.4 km | |
| Palma Rima Hotel | 4.2 km | |
| Regal Apartments | 4.6 km | |
| Riyan Apartment | 4.7 km | |
| Roc Heights | 4.1 km | |
| Sand Beach Hotel | 4.3 km | |
| Sunprime Tamala Beach | 4.2 km | |
| Sunset Beach Hotel | 3.9 km |
All 31 hotels in Serekunda, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Serekunda
Serekunda has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; August is the wettest, with about 412 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Serekunda: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 108 km) and Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 117 km) are also within reach.
BJL · Banjul International Airport
ZIG · Ziguinchor Airport
CSK · Cap Skirring Airport
Questions
Serekunda: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Serekunda?
Serekunda has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; August is the wettest, with about 412 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Serekunda?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 108 km) and Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 117 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Serekunda?
dalasi (GMD).
Nearby
Destinations near Serekunda
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.