Tanji
Western, Gambia
Why visit Tanji?
Tanji is a fishing village in the Kombo South district of Western Region, south of Brufut, home to Mandinka, Wolof, Jola, and Serer fishing communities. The beach is a working fishing port where colourful pirogues land their catch — one of the best places in The Gambia to see traditional fishing. Tanji Bird Reserve, established in 1993 about 3 km north of the village along the Karinti River, protects coastal wetlands and the Bijol Islands offshore; around 300 bird species have been recorded there, including Gambia's only breeding seabird colonies.
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By car/road: taxi from Banjul (35 minutes) or Brufut (8 km north).
Walkable.
What are the things to do?
The fishing beach with traditional pirogues and the fish landing.
Watch the fishing boats come in. Photograph the traditional fishing scene.
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Small beachside restaurants serve freshly grilled fish.
Where to drink?
Local bars.
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Small guesthouses in the village.
What should you buy?
Fresh fish from the beach. Crafts.
Where to go next?
- Brufut — 8 km north, beach resort
- Tanji River Bird Reserve — adjacent, wetland bird sanctuary
- Sanyang — 10 km south, beach town
Nearby in Western
More places to explore around Tanji.
Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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