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Travel Packing List for Gambia

What To Pack For A 2 Week Holiday?:

If you are staying in Gambia for just a couple of weeks along the beach hotel resorts of Kololi, Kotu, Bijilo, Brufut etc. then there are a few suggested travel accessories, medications and items not to forget to pack before you board your flight to Banjul. Not everyone's packing list will be the same, as it depends on how long you are staying and where you are staying. If you run out, or forget anything, most of the items below can be purchased locally.

Travel Accessories / Holiday Supplies:

Anti-deep vein thrombosis flight socks

Bodycare and hygiene products, especially baby powder for heat rash

Boots for bush treks and safaris and denims or thick trousers

Combination luggage padlocks

Contact lens solution

Contraceptives

Cover-ups / sarong

Earplugs

Electronic gadgets

Finance: credit / debit cards, traveler's cheques & money

Flashlight (compact)

Hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes

Hat with broad brim

Insect and mosquito repellent

Lip balm

Lightweight woollen jumper / jacket (December to February)

Medications: Analgesic painkillers, anti-inflammatory tablets, antihistamine for insect bites & stings, travelers' diarrhea treatment, prescriptions, metoclopramide or prochlorperazine for vomiting & nausea.

Neck wallet, waist bag or money belt

Needles and thread

Phone book with essential numbers in case of loss of mobile phone

Photo ID / Drivers' license

Plastic bags for waterproofing, dust covering & dirty clothes

Power adapter and/or converter

Short sleeve shirts, shorts, swimwear

Slippers / flip flops

Small backpack or cloth bag

Small first aid kit

Smartphone with camera

Some sunblock clothing for the beach

Surge protector socket strip

Waterproof sunscreen lotion or spray with minimum spf 30

Women's sanitary products

Travel documents: air ticket, passport, boarding pass

• Travel insurance policy papers

UV sunglasses

Wear bulky jackets & other clothing when going to your departure airport.





Long-Term Stay / Rural Locations - What To Pack?:
If you are planning to live in The Gambia over the long-term in a remote lodge or are heading up-country or are staying with a local family, then there are additional things to consider putting in your suitcase, which includes much of the above as well as few more items below.

Antibiotics

Antifungal powder or cream for fungal skin infections & thrush

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Antispasmodic medicines to treat stomach cramps

Bath towel and washcloth

Bed sheets (at least 4); Pillow covers (at least 2)

Cold and flu tablets, nasal decongestant & throat lozenges

Collapsible hand fan using rechargeable batteries

Digital body thermometer

Disposable syringes in sterile packs

Extra underwear

Multi-use bar of soap for laundry & bathing

Multivitamins and minerals

Nalgene bottles

Oral rehydration therapy

Portable mosquito net

Raincoat if your stay is anytime between June to November

Rechargeable lantern / torch (windup or solar), solar battery charger

Rucksack

Scissors & tweezers (pack in suitcase)

Small umbrella

Small shortwave radio & personal music player

Spare mobile phone with solar charger

Tablet with internet connection via mobile phone companies
Tissue paper in small packs

You own eating and drinking utensils (cup, cutlery, plastic plate)

Water sterilization tablets, compact water filter

Wrinkle and dirt resistant clothing




 
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