What To Pack For A 2 Week
Holiday?:
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:
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
Contraceptives
Cover-ups / sarong
Earplugs
Electronic gadgets
Finance: credit / debit cards, traveler's cheques &
money
Flashlight (compact)
Hand sanitizer 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 with camera
Some sunblock clothing for the beach
Surge protector socket strip
Waterproof sunscreen lotion or spray with minimum spf
30
Women's sanitary products
Travel documents: air ticket, passport, boarding pass
• 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
You own eating and drinking utensils (cup, cutlery,
plastic plate)
Water sterilization tablets, compact water filter
Wrinkle and dirt resistant clothing
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