It may be a small African country, but its attractions are grand. Travelers booking flights to The Gambia will be mesmerized by the country’s culture, traditions, art, food and music. 

The Gambia’s capital city, Banjul, is a high-trafficked tourist area that provides travelers with a hint of African indulgence thanks to its street markets and festivals. A quick trip up the River Gambia offers tourists an expedition through villages and forests brimmed with welcoming residents. When you step off your flight to The Gambia, you’ll learn that the country’s heart is in its music and the people here are passionate about both music and dance. 

The Gambia is one of the tiniest countries in Africa, but also one of the friendliest. The people place great emphasis on greetings and welcome travelers deplaning Gambia flights with a warm “Salaam aleikum” (“Peace be with you”). Take a travel guide and pocket dictionary with you on your flight to The Gambia and learn a few responses to this greeting. The people will be appreciative of your efforts.

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Gambia Climate

Sandwiched between the tropic of cancer and the equator, Gambia is no stranger to heat. Its constant sunshine remains a huge draw for people booking Gambia cheap flights in search of outdoor bliss. Daytime temperatures are typically high year round, and short rainstorms in the evening never last long, but do a fine job of cooling the scorching heat. Temperatures are usually hotter inland, while sea breezes make things cooler along the shore.

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