TRAVEL & TEACH ENGLISH IN GAMBIA

TESOL Gambia

The Gambia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime and inadequate health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory.

The Gambia, the smallest country in mainland Africa, is a narrow strip of land that encircles the Gambia River. Encompassed entirely by Senegal, the country extends about 300 kilometers inland from the Atlantic Ocean, with a maximum width of approximately 50 kilometers. The terrain is primarily low-lying and characterized by the fertile floodplain of the Gambia River, which serves as the lifeblood of the nation. The river is navigable throughout the country and is flanked by low hills composed of sandstone. The climate is tropical, with a hot, rainy season from June to November and a cooler, dry season from November to May.