Written by Nykita for Tastemakers Africa, 2015
While in Senegal it’s worth a stop to visit The Gambia, the smallest country on mainland Africa. Surrounded by Senegal lies Africa’s smallest mainland nation, The Gambia. This former colony of the Portuguese and the British is not likely a place you’ve heard a ton about and that’s why it’s a great place to visit if you have a few extra days in Senegal. I had the chance to visit the country and hang out with Chiquita Afuluenu Johnson, a fellow Liberian transplant who recently returned to West Africa after 20 years of living in the United States. Together we discovered the perfect day in Gambia – trust me it’s worth the 30 minute flight from Dakar. 24 hours might not seem like enough time to really experience everywhere but with the right guidance, a la this handy guide, you can get just enough of a taste of the capital city to have you scrambling to return for more. Here are our favorite places to explore. Read more here.