There several things you have to think about before you go on holiday. To make it easy we made a list with the most important things to remember.

Useful to bring along:

• good shoes/sandals
• torch, especially a head light can be very practical
• a first aid kit
• medicines against dehydration, diarrhea, malaria, etc
• protection against the sun (eg. sun cream, hat, sun glasses)
• protection against mosquitoes, the rooms have netting
• sweat bands, especially from July till November
• comfortable and loose fitting clothing, some long sleeves for the night time
• for the months December till March bring a light jacket/fleece for the evenings
• pens, exercise books etc for school kids
• old or second hand clothing to give away
• toys etc to give away

Before you leave:

• Check your inoculations with your GP
• Money, bring cash or traveller cheques (commission on changing these cheques might apply). The use of a credit card is very limited in Gambia. The use of a debit card is NOT possible; you can only use a VISA card in the ATM's. (nearest available in Serrekunda)
• Ensure that your passport is still valid and if you need a visa for Gambia. UK and most EU nationals do not need a visa.
• get a travel insurance