The Gambia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise normal precautions in The Gambia.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire travel advisory.

Exercise Increased Caution in:

• The Gambia’s southern border area adjacent to Senegal’s Casamance region due to the potential presence of landmines.

Read the country information page for additional information about travel to The Gambia.

If you decide to travel to The Gambia:

• Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. 
• Do not stray from main roads and well-traveled locations if you travel to areas bordering the Casamance region of Senegal.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Country Security Report for The Gambia.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

The Gambia’s Southern Border with Senegal – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Some landmines from the Casamance conflict remain in the border region.