Lamin
Western, Gambia
Why visit Lamin?
Lamin is a fishing village in Western Region, located inland from the coast between Banjul and Brikama. It is best known for Lamin Lodge, a wooden restaurant and bar built on stilts over the mangrove swamps on the outskirts of the village, reachable only by boat or footbridge and overlooking the tidal creeks of the Gambia River estuary. The lodge is a popular base for birdwatching and mangrove boat trips, with green velvet monkeys and a wide range of bird species visible from the deck.
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By car/road: taxi from Banjul (30 minutes) or Brikama (20 minutes).
Walking. Boat trips from Lamin Lodge.
What are the things to do?
Lamin Lodge on the mangrove creek.
Birdwatching boat trips in the mangroves. Lunch at the lodge.
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Lamin Lodge serves fresh fish, local stews, grilled meats, and Gambian snacks on a deck overlooking the creek. It is cash-only.
Where to drink?
At the lodge bar.
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No accommodation at the lodge. Stay in Banjul or the coast.
What should you buy?
Crafts at the lodge.
Where to go next?
- Brikama — 20 km south, woodcarving
- Banjul — 30 km north, the capital
- Abuko Nature Reserve — 10 km east, wildlife
Nearby in Western
More places to explore around Lamin.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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