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 The Sanyang
resort in Gambia, the village and its outlying area is in Kombo South, just
after Tujereng, on the south west coast of Gambia. The coastal
village has a relatively
small population of 5,800 (geographical coordinates:
13° 16' 47" N - 16° 44' 25"
W). There is a wide laterite road leading directly from
the village which is on the coastal road to Sanyang's (Paradise) Osprey Beach
and Pelican Beach as well as a relatively new tarmac road
leading east directly to Brikama town.
Between
the main village square and the beach there are hundreds of acres of tall
"koni" palms, baobabs and other mature tropical trees which
are habitats for
species of dwarf deer, baboons and vervet monkeys  as well as other species of
animals and birds. The presence of humans is relatively limited in this area
however, many of these animals are increasingly in danger of
disappearing from the area as humans have encroached onto their
habitats through private land acquisitions and property developments
which is increasingly evident all around you. There are a number of
new lodges in the area as people
increasingly want to stay in the area.
 The first beach you reach from the dirt road is the Osprey Beach which
is famous for its wide golden sands and which is named after the bar and
restaurant of the same name. Here you can dine on fresh seafood bought
from the nearby fishing area a 1/2 kilometre or so from there which is
lined with dozens of impressive Gambian and Senegalese pirogues. Further to the north
 following the same road you will reach the Pelican Beach which has a
couple of residential houses on the left, Kobokoto Lodge on the right
and a few beach bars. The beach here is a little more rocky but
no less impressive as there is a lagoon which plays host to dozens of
tropical birds. A number of new hospitality establishments are currently under
construction as the tourism industry moves into the region.
 The
local people of Sanyang
are a fairly easy going lot and in
the centre you will find a taxi rank lined with old, rusty "Gelle
Gelle" vans, tyre repairers, hawkers selling diesel in large
containers (there is no petrol station there yet) and vegetable
stalls. Because of its relatively small size you will find that many
dwellers at the village belong to the Mandinka "Bojang" clan including the local
Alkalo whose private compound is  near the
centre. In 2006 the inhabitants were treated to a new power generation
station therefore giving many households electrical light for the
first time.
Travel Information
Accommodation:
See Lodges
Places to Visit:
The main reason for
visiting Sanyang village is to sunbath or eat on the beach, birdwatching
or going into the village and mingling with the locals.
Bars & Restaurants:
L'albero
Restaurant
Osprey Beach Cub - Tel: 7775174
Marcus's Beer Garden
Rainbow Bar- Tel: 9976806
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Attractions / Excursions
Nature Reserves
Resorts
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