Banjul - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.
No- Other than the pick pockets and typically petty street crime. Houses do need to have a guard because there are break-ins when houses are left empty. - Sep 2016
If you are careful, it is very safe. Common sense goes a long way. There are plenty of beach bumsters, but if you bring children with you or tell them you are not a tourist, they will usually leave you alone. I drove everywhere by myself and had never any problems. I felt safer there than in most other countries. - Aug 2015
No. I don't feel unsafe here at all. - Jun 2014
The Gambia is an incredibly safe place. Culturally, the recognize that tourism supports the economy. As such, locals look out for foreigners and often fend off would-be trouble makers. My wife feels somewhat concerned walking by herself, but the dog has mitigated some of that. You might get the occassional hassling from a local bumster, but that is the extent of it. Additionally, petty theft takes place. - Jun 2013
Security is really pretty good. I feel safe. - Sep 2011
