Serrekunda- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Serrekunda, The Gambia's largest town, originated as a 19th-century settlement founded by Wolof royal Sayerr Jobe, from whom its name derives (Sayer Kunda, meaning "home of the Sayer family"). With a population of approximately 390,000, it lies 13 kilometers southwest of the capital Banjul and 3 kilometers inland from the coastal resorts of Kololi and Kotu. Tourism Attractions: • Serrekunda Market: The Gambia's commercial hub. • Batik Factory (Dippa Kunda): Produces tie-dyed fabrics and wood carvings; occasional viewing of waxing and dyeing processes. • Wrestling Arenas: Matches held weekends at Serrekunda West Mini Stadium or Bakau National Stadium. • Kairaba Avenue: A commercial corridor linking Fajara to Serrekunda, lined with banks, shops, and the Alliance Franco-Gambienne cultural center offering French classes, live music, and film screenings. • Mosque Road & Latrikunda: Shaded streets leading to the revered silk cotton tree ("Big Tree") and transitioning into bustling commercial zones near Dippa Kunda.