Gunjur
A fishing town on the south coast with a busy landing beach and a lagoon behind.
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Gunjur is one of the larger fishing towns on the Gambian coast, with a landing beach where pirogues come in through the surf and the catch is sorted, smoked and loaded on the sand, and a smokehouse quarter behind that works most of the day. Bolong Fenyo, a community-run reserve with a lagoon, dune and savanna, lies just north and holds waders, monkeys and hyena tracks.
What you actually see
- The landing beach - pirogues coming through the surf and the catch sorted on the sand.
- The smokehouses - the fish-curing quarter behind the beach.
- Bolong Fenyo - the community reserve with lagoon and savanna to the north.
- The working town - a fishing settlement rather than a resort.
When to go
November to February is the cool dry season. Landings happen through the day, heaviest in the afternoon. The rains from June make the beach road difficult.
Honest expectations
The beach is a working site and the smell of the smokehouses is strong. Photography of the fishermen needs asking. Facilities for visitors are minimal.
Nearby
Kartong is south, and Sanyang is north.
What to pack for Gunjur
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.