Fajara
Western, Gambia
About Fajara
Fajara is an upscale residential suburb of Banjul in Western Division, home to many embassies, restaurants, and the Fajara Club. It has a quieter, more residential feel than the resort areas but is close to both Bakau and Kololi.
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By car/road: taxi from Banjul (15 minutes) or Kololi (5 minutes).
Walkable in residential areas. Taxis available.
Things to do
Embassy architecture, Fajara Club, and nearby beaches.
Dine at the area's restaurants. Visit the Fajara Club.
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Several good restaurants serving international and Gambian cuisine.
Cafes & Nightlife
The Fajara Club and nearby bars.
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Several guesthouses and mid-range hotels.
What to buy
Limited shopping — head to Bakau or Serekunda.
Go next
- Bakau — 2 km north, Kachikally Crocodile Pool
- Kololi — 3 km south, beach resort strip
- Banjul — 10 km north, the capital
Nearby in Western
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