Lonely Planet The Gambia and Senegal (Paperback)

~ Andrew Burke (Author), David Else (Author) "It's no surprise that The Gambia and Senegal are cohesive countries in many respects, or that the term Senegambia is often used when the region..." (more)
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Birdsong on the banks of the Gambia River, roaring waves along the Atlantic coast, rocking rhythms in bustling Dakar – The Gambia and Senegal offer a variety of experiences like no other. Get into the groove of West Africa with this essential guide.

• more than 30 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map
• dedicated section covering the music of the region
• special section on Senegambia's 660-plus bird species
• places to stay and eat to suit all budgets
• where to enjoy the region's near perfect beach climate

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740591372
• ISBN-13: 978-1740591379
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #937,200 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent: condensed, useful, and great reading, September 22, 2002

By	Maurizio Giuliano (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In many cases, the coverage offered by Lonely Planet guidebooks may be hampered by the magnitude of the region they try and cover. This is why for example, in "Lonely Planet West Africa" (a bulky book which also covers Senegal and the Gambia), coverage of each single country is brief and not always perfect, and the reader is often lost among facts and information she or he does not need. Instead, in this much smaller and far more condensed guidebook, the author and editors have managed to put as much information and data as possible into it, about Senegal and the tiny Gambia. Coverage of both countries is excellent, providing up-to-date, accurate information and sensible advice, on anything from places to stay and eat, things to do and see, things to buy, and basically anything the traveller may wish to know. The coverage on culture, society, arts, music, and other information, is also excellent and wide, written in great prose and style. This is probably one of the best Lonely Planet guidebooks I have come across, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone travelling to those two countries. It will be an extremely useful tool, and will also provide great reading about the places being visited.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, November 11, 2000

By	Ritva L (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet the Gambia & Senegal (Lonely Planet the Gambia and Senegal, 1st ed) (Loneley Planet the Gambia and Senegal, 1st ed) (Paperback)

The most comprehensive travel guide I've seen. Hundreds of useful practical hints, explanations of cultural background and important things to remember for "whites" in order not to hurt or offend the traditional, mythical or religious beliefs, which are all very strong over there. I have travelled in West Africa myself, before reading this book, and found that it really shows the most important details to consider. Framed boxes in the text make it easy to find the essential tips. It is also valuable, that it shows how to travel cheaply, nothing about the luxurious hotels, more of the budget type of stuff.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and up-to-date Senegal/Gambia guidebook!, April 3, 1999

By	Sherrie Brownell "Ouzel" (Alaska USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet the Gambia & Senegal (Lonely Planet the Gambia and Senegal, 1st ed) (Loneley Planet the Gambia and Senegal, 1st ed) (Paperback)

Highly recommended! We just returned from our fourth trip to Senegal, and we found the Lonely Planet guidebook to be highly accurate and easily usable. It is well written and includes much helpful cultural information in addition to all the necessary facts. Don't leave for Senegal without it!!!!