WELCOME TO THE GAMBIA! Crocodile Pools, Pristine Beaches & Cold Beer on the Smiling Coast of Africa

In this video, join me as I discover the beauty of The Gambia, also known as the Smiling Coast of Africa! From the bustling streets of its small capital city of Banjul to the pristine beaches and cold beer of the Senegambia strip in nearby Serrakunda, the smallest country on mainland Africa is definitely full of surprises. I begin my journey with some exploration of the capital of Banjul, where I visit the Arch 22, the towering commemorative arch dedicated to the 1994 cout d'etat that peacefully topped Gambia's government. From there, I visit the colorful Royal Albert Market, where I learn how palm oil, shea butter, and other local treasures are made, and brave the hordes of vendors and shoppers in one of West Africa's best markets. Leaving Banjul, I then headed to the Kachikally Crocodile Pool, where I’ll show you how locals interact with the crocodiles, believed to bring good fortune and fertility, and take you on a wild journey through the rich culture and local folklore that makes this English-speaking country so unique. I end my journey with some time on the beach, taking you along to the golden shores of Serrakunda - some of the finest in Africa. Whether you’re exploring local markets or unwinding by the sea, discovering the Gambia’s charm should be on every traveler's bucket list. Join me in this video as we experience the warmth, the beauty, and the incredibly welcoming vibes of Africa's Smiling Coast! PS - would you ever dare hug/pet/shake hands with a crocodile? Let me know in the comments! 00:00 Intro 00:47 Atlantic Hotel (Room Tour) 01:38 English Breakfast 02:13 Arch 22 05:16 Banjul Walk 05:52 St. Mary's Anglican Church 06:27 Royal Albert Market 11:03 Roadside Coconut 11:24 Heading to Kachikally 12:39 Kachikally Crocodile Pool 16:55 Beachside Beer 17:14 To Serrakunda 18:12 Lemon Creek Resort 18:42 Outro Episode 221 | #Africa #Gambia #WestAfrica | #Banjul | Filmed March 2024 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel to stay up to date with my travels (click the bell for notifications!) and be sure to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed this video! GET A FREE TRIAL OF EPIDEMIC SOUND! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... Tracks featured in this episode: Future Vibes by Qeeo Baraka Fi Donya (Instrumental Version) by Ebo Krdum Qadir Qadir by Royal Messenjah SUPPORT MY CONTENT ON PATREON!   / drifterdave   JOIN MY 50,000+ FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK!   / drifter.dave   FOLLOW MY REAL-TIME STORIES ON INSTAGRAM:   / drifter.dave   LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK!   / drifterdavetravels   Please SUBSCRIBE & join me as I explore the world's lesser-known destinations that deserve to be discovered! Thanks for watching! #TheGambia #Gambia #westafrica #westafrica #Gambia #banjulthegambia #WestAfrica #Africa #Banjul #overlanding #TheGambia #westafricaoverland #WestAfricaTravel #banjul #Banjul_Gambia #Wanderlust #TravelAfrica #HiddenGems #TravelGoals #TravelInspiration #WanderMore #DiscoverAfrica #VibrantAfrica #AfricanAdventures #AtlanticViews #AfricanCulture #LocalMarkets #AuthenticTravel