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 The
Gunjur Village and Beach
resort area are in the Kombo South District, Western
Division, of Gambia
and 10 kilometres away from Sanyang and 41 kilometres from
Banjul. It has a population of
around 18,000 (geographical
coordinates: 13.24°N 16.50°W). It features a bustling fishing
village and away from the village the
beaches are almost
deserted apart from a few beach bars.
Travel Information:
 Gunjur can be
reached by taking one of the many tourist
taxis from the northern resorts of
Kotu and
Kololi and travelling south about 8 km past Sanyang
along the Kombo Coastal Road.
If you're looking for a
place
to stay in the are then see
here.
Places To Visit -
Beach Area:
Either side
of the village you can walk for miles along Gunjur beach
which is set in truly pristine surroundings fringed with
Rhun Palms with easy access to the beach using the local
dirt roads. You can spot the occasional fish eagle or
pelican feeding just onshore. Beach and creek fishing is
highly recommended where you can expect to catch Captain
fish, Barracuda, Butterfish or Catfish.
For sunbathing or
beach fishing Gunjur beach offers peaceful surroundings.
Further along the beach is the fish market with its brightly
coloured African pirogues and women wading shoulder high
ferrying local catches in baskets from the boats to the
smoking houses or the fresh fish market.
The Village & Surroundings:
Between the main village to the east of
the Kombo coastal road and the Atlantic Ocean is thick tropical palm
forest of baobab trees and cashews with a variety of animal life.
Nearby is where the Manjago tribe is resident.
There
is a sacred holy site or holy rocks to the south of the
village where it is said a famous imam is buried. While in
the area you might want to pay a visit to the
Gunjur Project who offer lodgings as a sustainable means to
create income for the villagers so as to help in
children's
education and health in general.
There is also the sacred
crocodile pool in
Kartong and if you fancy watching a little
sport there is the Youth And Sports Development
Association's U-16 games sponsored by Bekai Jammeh held each
weekend in the village.
For birdwatchers you can
visit the local wildlife reserve which are wetlands. The
best time to visit is at low tide.
Common tribes in Gunjur include the Jola,
Fula,
Mandinka, Manjago and Karoninka.
This part of the country is ideal
for backpackers as it is relatively easy to find descent,
cheap accommodation at a camp or on the beach but always ask
permission from locals before setting camp and do be aware
of your personal security when on the coast at night.
Accommodation:
See 
here
Place to Eat:
Gunjur Beach
Motel - Tel:4486065
Be
Prepared:
If you are visiting this area please
note that some
items are quite difficult to buy as most of the local shops
only cater to local needs. Have with you a sturdy pair of
walking boots, pack plenty of insect repellent, sun block,
toiletries and maybe a portable water filter. See also
travel tips.
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