Gambisara
Upper River, Gambia
Why visit Gambisara?
Gambisara (also spelled Gambissara) is a town in Fulladu West District, Upper River Region, near the Senegalese border, with an estimated 2009 population of about 10,102. It was founded by Bunasa Tunkara and was historically a single settlement until the Anglo-French Convention of 1889 drew the Gambia–Senegal border through it, splitting the village in two; the French (Senegalese) side was later largely abandoned as villagers moved to escape heavier colonial tax and forced-labour demands there. The local economy is based on subsistence farming — millet, sorghum, and groundnuts — and the community has recently taken part in tricycle-based anti-deforestation and community-policing initiatives.
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By car/road: local transport from Basse Santa Su (15 km west).
Walkable.
What are the things to do?
The village, split historically by the Gambia–Senegal border.
Walk through the village; no formal tourist sites.
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No formal restaurants.
Where to drink?
Limited options.
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No accommodation.
What should you buy?
Local produce.
Where to go next?
- Basse Santa Su — 15 km east, regional capital
- Fatoto — 35 km east, border town
Nearby in Upper River
More places to explore around Gambisara.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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