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Gambia Travel Packing List

What To Pack For Gambia?

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:

•	Travel documents:- air ticket details, passport, boarding pass.

•	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.

•	Cover-ups / sarong.

•	Earplugs.

•	Electronic gadgets.

•	Finance: credit / debit cards, traveler's cheques and money.

•	Flashlight (compact).

•	Hand sanitizer solution 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.

•	Some sunblock clothing for the beach.

•	Surge protector socket strip.

•	Waterproof sunscreen lotion or spray with minimum spf 30.

•	Women's sanitary products.

•	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.

•	Your own eating and drinking utensils (cup, cutlery, plastic plate).

•	Water sterilization tablets, compact water filter.

•	Wrinkle and dirt resistant clothing.

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