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31FAQ ID Nr.106-07-31Last UpdatedYes. There are twice weekly flights from London Gatwick - the best place for information is The Gambia Experience (www.gambia.co.uk) in London. Thomas Cook also operates charter flights. There are also charter flights from Manchester.17780Sort Nr.Are there charter flights from the United Kingdom to Banjul?
21FAQ ID Nr.206-07-31Last UpdatedNo, but there is a new weekly direct flight to Banjul from Baltimore - www.northamericanair.com.17700Sort Nr.Are there any direct flights from New York to Banjul?
25FAQ ID Nr.306-07-31Last UpdatedYes. Astraeus recently started up a scheduled service from London Gatwick to Banjul, flying twice per week. Astraeus can contacted directly (www.astraeusgambia.com) or via The Gambia Experience (www.gambia.co.uk) in London.17740Sort Nr.Are there any scheduled flights from the United Kingdom to Banjul?
385FAQ ID Nr.406-07-31Last UpdatedYes - financially speaking it's generally the best deal of all. If the flight fits your schedule we recommend you take the package deal, opting to stay at one of the hotels in Kololi (or possibly Kotu).16140Sort Nr.Is it a good deal to buy a charter flight & hotel package for my stay in Kololi, The Gambia?
339FAQ ID Nr.506-07-31Last UpdatedThere is really no better deal when travelling to the Gambian coast than to fly with a charter airline and to attach your accommodation as a package. There are twice weekly charter flights from London Gatwick which are organized by the Gambia Experience (www.gambia.co.uk) and there is at least one flight per week from Amsterdam (www.travelpoort.nl). To the best of our knowledge there are also charter flights from Madrid.16160Sort Nr.I will be travelling to The Gambia from Western Europe - what is the best way to purchase a flight and to organize a hotel in Kololi?
335FAQ ID Nr.606-07-31Last UpdatedThere is really no better deal (financially speaking) when travelling to the Gambian coast than to fly with a charter airline and to attach your accommodation as a package. All of the hotels used by tour companies are close to the venue of the meeting in Kololi, indeed many are within easy walking distance. With this in mind we certainly recommend that if you have the opportunity to do so, you should certainly take the flight & hotel package - it is sure to be both extremely convenient and cost-effective.16200Sort Nr.I'm planning to fly to Banjul on a charter company's flight from London - should I also take their accommodation as a package deal or should I allow the meeting organizer to make reservations at a recommended hotel for me?
334FAQ ID Nr.706-07-31Last UpdatedThere is really no better deal (financially speaking) when travelling to the Gambian coast than to fly with a charter airline and to attach your accommodation as a package. All of the hotels used by tour companies are close to the venue of the meeting in Kololi, indeed many are within easy walking distance. With this in mind we certainly recommend that if you have the opportunity to do so, you should certainly take the flight & hotel package - it is sure to be both extremely convenient and cost-effective.16880Sort Nr.I'm planning to fly to Banjul on a charter company's flight from Amsterdam - should I also take their accommodation as a package deal or should I allow the meeting organizer to make reservations at a recommended hotel for me?
30FAQ ID Nr.806-07-31Last UpdatedYes. There are very reasonably priced weekly flights from Amsterdam to Banjul, which operate each Monday (as of July 2006). The company to contact is Travelpoort (www.travelpoport.nl).17760Sort Nr.Are there charter flights to Banjul from The Netherlands?
19FAQ ID Nr.906-07-31Last UpdatedYes. As of June 2006, a direct route started up on North American Airlines (www.northamericanair.com), flying from Baltimore, Maryland to Banjul once per week.17660Sort Nr.Are there any direct flights from the United States to The Gambia?
33FAQ ID Nr.1006-07-31Last UpdatedNo, to the best of our knowledge there are none. Perhaps the best routes to Banjul from Eastern and Southern Africa will take you to Dakar, Senegal first. Amongst others, Kenyan Airways flies several times per week to Dakar from Nairobi, and South African Airways operates a daily flight to Dakar from Johannesburg.17820Sort Nr.Are there direct flights to The Gambia from East and South Africa?
672FAQ ID Nr.1106-07-31Last UpdatedSN Brussels - flying via Dakar. Condor also flies to Banjul during certain months of the year.19800Sort Nr.Which airlines operate scheduled flights to Banjul, The Gambia?
599FAQ ID Nr.1206-07-31Last UpdatedGambia's only international airport is in Banjul, which is only a 20 minute drive from the venue for the meeting.19120Sort Nr.What's the best airport to fly to?
36FAQ ID Nr.1306-07-31Last UpdatedYes. To the best of our knowledge there is a weekly flight (on Thursdays) from Madrid operated my Spanair (www.spanair.com).22500Sort Nr.Are there regular charter flights from Spain to Banjul, The Gambia?
187FAQ ID Nr.1406-07-31Last UpdatedNo, an economy class return/round-trip ticket from practically any country in the European Union should not cost as must as 1000 euros, let alone more than double this price. In our experience you should expect to pay somewhere between 500 and 700 euros. Airlines flying to Banjul include SN Brussels (from Brussels, scheduled), Astraeus (from London Gatwick, scheduled), Gambia Experience (from London Gatwick, www.gambia.co.uk, charter) and Travelpoort (from Amsterdam, www.travelpoort.nl, charter).18260Sort Nr.I have not been able to find a low cost ticket from Italy (or other EU country) to Banjul - the cheapest I have been able to find is 2500 euros - is this the normal price for a ticket to Banjul?
76FAQ ID Nr.1506-07-31Last UpdatedYes. The plane stops briefly in Dakar en route.17640Sort Nr.Does SN Brussels fly direct to Banjul from Brussels?
98FAQ ID Nr.1606-07-31Last UpdatedThere are several depending on where you live - but one of the best set up is certainly The Gambia Experience in the UK - http://www.gambia.co.uk18520Sort Nr.Which is the best travel agent/tour company to contact for flight and hotel information in The Gambia?
649FAQ ID Nr.1706-07-31Last UpdatedPlease refer to the following password protected web page. All confirmed participants will be given access to the page after completing the registration procedure - please request the password if you don't already have it. Link to Web Page containing General and Practical Information on the meeting - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/index.htm20500Sort Nr.Where on the Mangosteen website can I find information pertaining to general and practical information on the meeting, advice on flights and accommodation etc.?
602FAQ ID Nr.1806-07-31Last UpdatedTo the best of our knowledge the only direct to Senegal or The Gambia from the East of Africa is the Kenyan Airways flight from Nairobi to Dakar. It's then fairly straightforward to fly from Dakar to Banjul.19160Sort Nr.What's the best route to Banjul from East Africa?
601FAQ ID Nr.1906-07-31Last UpdatedThere are quite a few options to get to Banjul from Denmark. Perhaps the first thing to do is to check with a travel agent to see if there are direct charter flights from Copenhagen to Banjul - there may be at certain times in the year. In the absence of Danish charters, then a UK or Dutch charter is certainly a very reasonable option - there are year-round regular charter flights from both London and Amsterdam. Further to this (and certainly not the first choice option), it's always possible to get to Banjul after first flying to Dakar. There are a large number of flights from Copenhagen to Dakar, via various European cities (airline hubs), and from Dakar there are at least two local airlines (Air Senegal and Slok) operating flights to Banjul.19140Sort Nr.What's the best route to Banjul from Denmark?
454FAQ ID Nr.2006-07-31Last UpdatedYes, the Gambia Experience in London - www.gambia.co.uk - and in The Netherlands try Travelpoort - www.travelpoort.nl.20680Sort Nr.Are there any travel agents or travel companies that specialize in flights to The Gambia?
69FAQ ID Nr.2106-07-31Last UpdatedFlights from Frankfurt fly to Dakar en route to Banjul - and so drop off many passengers in Dakar. We cannot however provide information on whether Condor picks up passengers in Dakar for the onward journey to Banjul. Condor's website is www.condor.de or www.condor.com.24200Sort Nr.Does Condor Airlines fly between Dakar and Banjul?
503FAQ ID Nr.2206-07-31Last UpdatedNo, absolutely not - once you have decided to participate in the meeting we recommend that you go ahead and buy your plane ticket without giving any consideration to whether or not you need a visa. Although this may be contrary to what you expect to hear, a visa for The Gambia is really not that important - you will not be denied entry to the country because you do not have a visa.21820Sort Nr.Should I wait until my visa is issued to purchase my plane ticket?
224FAQ ID Nr.2306-07-31Last UpdatedAs of July 2006, there are two airlines operating scheduled flights between Dakar and Banjul - these are Air Sénégal International (www.air-senegal-international.com) and Slok Air Gambia. Slok is slightly cheaper than Air Sénégal. Between the two airlines there is a total of either two or three return flights per day - the flight times vary for different days of the week, some days in the morning, some days in the evening and some days both. From Europe, SN Brussels and Condor Airlines both fly through Dakar en route to Banjul.15480Sort Nr.I plan to travel to Banjul via Dakar - what are my flight options between the two cities?
307FAQ ID Nr.2406-07-31Last UpdatedVery easily. The charter company will have a locally based tour representative meet you - you will then join a coach which will take you directly to your hotel. It's the cheapest and easiest way to arrive at your hotel in The Gambia, it's practically impossible to go wrong.16520Sort Nr.I will be arriving on a charter company flight, as part of a flight and hotel package - how do I get from the airport to the hotel?
17FAQ ID Nr.2506-07-31Last UpdatedNo. Several Indian researchers travelled to Tuberculosis 2006 in April 2006 - the route they were forced to take took them from India to Nairobi in Kenya, then on to Dakar (on Kenyan Airlines) before flying to Banjul (on Air Senegal) - with the exception of travelling via Europe this is almost certainly the most direct route.17400Sort Nr.Are there any direct flights between India and The Gambia?
159FAQ ID Nr.2606-07-31Last UpdatedMaybe, but not definitely - it very much depends on the timing, but we'll do everything we can to help. Please make sure that you contact the meeting organizer (england@mangosee.com) as soon as possible to allow us the opportunity to advise and assist. Please also be prepared to email us a scanned image of your passport.18040Sort Nr.I intend to fly to The Gambia via Dakar, Senegal - can you help me to obtain a transit visa for Senegal?
746FAQ ID Nr.2706-07-31Last UpdatedYes, that won't be a problem at all. However, if you do intend to fly home immediately upon returning from Tendaba please do let the meeting organizer know as soon as you have confirmed your travel plans so that we can give due consideration to the necessary transportation arrangements.23560Sort Nr.Will there be time enough available that I can plan to fly home on the same afternoon or evening after returning from Tendaba?
259FAQ ID Nr.2806-07-31Last UpdatedYes, we can certainly arrange for someone to meet you. This is something that we have done before for meeting participants of Tuberculosis 2006. Mangosteen's contacts in Dakar will be only too happy to provide this service for a small fee of approximately 20-25 euros. Please let us know your exact travel plans as soon as you finalize them and we will make the necessary arrangements and hotel reservation at a reliable hotel in the centre of the city.22600Sort Nr.I will be travelling to Banjul via Dakar - and arriving in Dakar on a day when there will be no meeting representative to meet me at the airport. Is there any possibility that you could arrange for someone to meet me and take me to a city centre hotel?
596FAQ ID Nr.2906-07-31Last UpdatedTo the best of our knowledge there are flights from Lagos to Banjul twice per week with Bellview Airlines.19080Sort Nr.What advice can you offer on travelling from Lagos, Nigeria to Banjul?
124FAQ ID Nr.3006-07-31Last UpdatedOne day at most - if you're lucky (or just a little pushy) you may be able to submit your application in the morning and collect your passport and visa the same afternoon.18760Sort Nr.How long does it take for the High Commission of The Gambia in Dakar, Senegal to issue visas?
85FAQ ID Nr.3106-07-31Last UpdatedPlease ask us about this nearer the time of the meeting - this is something we are working on at this point in time.22040Sort Nr.Does the meeting organizer have deals with certain airline companies for discounted flights for meeting participants?
114FAQ ID Nr.3206-07-31Last UpdatedIt's very easy. There are always a number of tourist taxis (coloured green) at Banjul airport waiting to pick up arriving passengers. All you need to do is talk to the driver (or wait a few seconds for one to talk to you!) and off you go. The prices are fixed and are posted on a board just outside of the terminal. Elsewhere you will also find cheaper local taxis (coloured yellow), but these cars are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport.24100Sort Nr.How easy is it to take a taxi from Banjul airport to Kololi?
44FAQ ID Nr.3306-07-31Last UpdatedYes. Visas are available from the high commission of The Gambia in the centre of Dakar - ask the meeting organizer for directions. The application procedure is extremely straightforward - in addition to application forms in duplicate you will also need to submit passport photos and the fee for the visa, which in early 2006 was FCFA 25,000 (approximately $45 US). Your visa will be issued within 24 hours. Application forms are available on Mangosteen's website and are available to confirmed participants. Link for application form to apply for a Gambian visa from the High Commission of The Gambia in Dakar, Senegal: http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/gambian_high_commission_dakar_visa_application.pdf16960

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Yes.  There are twice weekly flights from London Gatwick - the best place for information is The Gambia Experience (www.gambia.co.uk) in London.  Thomas Cook also operates charter flights.  There are also charter flights from Manchester.

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No, but there is a new weekly direct flight to Banjul from Baltimore - www.northamericanair.com.

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Yes.  Astraeus recently started up a scheduled service from London Gatwick to Banjul, flying twice per week.  Astraeus can contacted directly (www.astraeusgambia.com) or via The Gambia Experience (www.gambia.co.uk) in London.

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Yes - financially speaking it's generally the best deal of all.  If the flight fits your schedule we recommend you take the package deal, opting to stay at one of the hotels in Kololi (or possibly Kotu).

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Is it a good deal to buy a charter flight & hotel package for my stay in Kololi, The Gambia?

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There is really no better deal when travelling to the Gambian coast than to fly with a charter airline and to attach your accommodation as a package.  There are twice weekly charter flights from London Gatwick which are organized by the Gambia Experience (www.gambia.co.uk) and there is at least one flight per week from Amsterdam (www.travelpoort.nl).  To the best of our knowledge there are also charter flights from Madrid.

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I will be travelling to The Gambia from Western Europe - what is the best way to purchase a flight and to organize a hotel in Kololi?

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There is really no better deal (financially speaking) when travelling to the Gambian coast than to fly with a charter airline and to attach your accommodation as a package.  All of the hotels used by tour companies are close to the venue of the meeting in Kololi, indeed many are within easy walking distance.  With this in mind we certainly recommend that if you have the opportunity to do so, you should certainly take the flight & hotel package - it is sure to be both extremely convenient and cost-effective.

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There is really no better deal (financially speaking) when travelling to the Gambian coast than to fly with a charter airline and to attach your accommodation as a package.  All of the hotels used by tour companies are close to the venue of the meeting in Kololi, indeed many are within easy walking distance.  With this in mind we certainly recommend that if you have the opportunity to do so, you should certainly take the flight & hotel package - it is sure to be both extremely convenient and cost-effective.

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Yes.  There are very reasonably priced weekly flights from Amsterdam to Banjul, which operate each Monday (as of July 2006).  The company to contact is Travelpoort (www.travelpoport.nl).

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Yes.  As of June 2006, a direct route started up on North American Airlines (www.northamericanair.com), flying from Baltimore, Maryland to Banjul once per week.

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No, to the best of our knowledge there are none.  Perhaps the best routes to Banjul from Eastern and Southern Africa will take you to Dakar, Senegal first.  Amongst others, Kenyan Airways flies several times per week to Dakar from Nairobi, and South African Airways operates a daily flight to Dakar from Johannesburg.

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SN Brussels - flying via Dakar.  Condor also flies to Banjul during certain months of the year.

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Which airlines operate scheduled flights to Banjul, The Gambia?

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Gambia's only international airport is in Banjul, which is only a 20 minute drive from the venue for the meeting.

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Yes.  To the best of our knowledge there is a weekly flight (on Thursdays) from Madrid operated my Spanair (www.spanair.com).

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No, an economy class return/round-trip ticket from practically any country in the European Union should not cost as must as 1000 euros, let alone more than double this price.  In our experience you should expect to pay somewhere between 500 and 700 euros.  Airlines flying to Banjul include  SN Brussels (from Brussels, scheduled), Astraeus (from London Gatwick, scheduled), Gambia Experience (from London Gatwick, www.gambia.co.uk, charter) and Travelpoort (from Amsterdam, www.travelpoort.nl, charter).

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I have not been able to find a low cost ticket from Italy (or other EU country) to Banjul - the cheapest I have been able to find is 2500 euros - is this the normal price for a ticket to Banjul?

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Yes.  The plane stops briefly in Dakar en route.

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Does SN Brussels fly direct to Banjul from Brussels?

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There are several depending on where you live - but one of the best set up is certainly The Gambia Experience in the UK - http://www.gambia.co.uk

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Which is the best travel agent/tour company to contact for flight and hotel information in The Gambia?

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Please refer to the following password protected web page.  All confirmed participants will be given access to the page after completing the registration procedure - please request the password if you don't already have it.

Link to Web Page containing General and Practical Information on the meeting - 
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/index.htm

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Where on the Mangosteen website can I find information pertaining to general and practical information on the meeting, advice on flights and accommodation etc.?

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To the best of our knowledge the only direct to Senegal or The Gambia from the East of Africa is the Kenyan Airways flight from Nairobi to Dakar.  It's then fairly straightforward to fly from Dakar to Banjul.

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There are quite a few  options to get to Banjul from Denmark.  Perhaps the first thing to do is to check with a travel agent to see if there are direct charter flights from Copenhagen to Banjul - there may be at certain times in the year.  In the absence of Danish charters, then a UK or Dutch charter is certainly a very reasonable option - there are year-round regular charter flights from both London and Amsterdam.  Further to this (and certainly not the first choice option), it's always possible to get to Banjul after first flying to Dakar.  There are a large number of flights from Copenhagen to Dakar, via various European cities (airline hubs), and from Dakar there are at least two local airlines (Air Senegal and Slok) operating flights to Banjul.

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Yes, the Gambia Experience in London - www.gambia.co.uk - and in The Netherlands try Travelpoort - www.travelpoort.nl.

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Are there any travel agents or travel companies that specialize in flights to The Gambia?

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Flights from Frankfurt fly to Dakar en route to Banjul - and so drop off many passengers in Dakar.  We cannot however provide information on whether Condor picks up passengers in Dakar for the onward journey to Banjul.  Condor's website is www.condor.de or www.condor.com.

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Does Condor Airlines fly between Dakar and Banjul?

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No, absolutely not - once you have decided to participate in the meeting we recommend that you go ahead and buy your plane ticket without giving any consideration to whether or not you need a visa.  Although this may be contrary to what you expect to hear, a visa for The Gambia is really not that important - you will not be denied entry to the country because you do not have a visa.

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As of July 2006, there are two airlines operating scheduled flights between Dakar and Banjul - these are Air Sénégal International (www.air-senegal-international.com) and Slok Air Gambia.  Slok is slightly cheaper than Air Sénégal.  Between the two airlines there is a total of either two or three return flights per day - the flight times vary for different days of the week, some days in the morning, some days in the evening and some days both.  From Europe, SN Brussels and Condor Airlines both fly through Dakar en route to Banjul.

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I plan to travel to Banjul via Dakar - what are my flight options between the two cities?

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Very easily.  The charter company will have a locally based tour representative meet you - you will then join a coach which will take you directly to your hotel.  It's the cheapest and easiest way to arrive at your hotel in The Gambia, it's practically impossible to go wrong.

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I will be arriving on a charter company flight, as part of a flight and hotel package - how do I get from the airport to the hotel?

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No.  Several Indian researchers travelled to Tuberculosis 2006 in April 2006 - the route they were forced to take took them from India to Nairobi in Kenya, then on to Dakar (on Kenyan Airlines) before flying to Banjul (on Air Senegal) - with the exception of travelling via Europe this is almost certainly the most direct route.

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Are there any direct flights between India and The Gambia?

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Maybe, but not definitely - it very much depends on the timing, but we'll do everything we can to help.  Please make sure that you contact the meeting organizer (england@mangosee.com) as soon as possible to allow us the opportunity to advise and assist.  Please also be prepared to email us a scanned image of your passport.

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I intend to fly to The Gambia via Dakar, Senegal - can you help me to obtain a transit visa for Senegal?

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Yes, that won't be a problem at all.  However, if you do intend to fly home immediately upon returning from Tendaba please do let the meeting organizer know as soon as you have confirmed your travel plans so that we can give due consideration to the necessary transportation arrangements.

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Will there be time enough available that I can plan to fly home on the same afternoon or evening after returning from Tendaba?

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Yes, we can certainly arrange for someone to meet you.  This is something that we have done before for meeting participants of Tuberculosis 2006.  Mangosteen's contacts in Dakar will be only too happy to provide this service for a small fee of approximately 20-25 euros.  Please let us know your exact travel plans as soon as you finalize them and we will make the necessary arrangements and hotel reservation at a reliable hotel in the centre of the city.

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I will be travelling to Banjul via Dakar - and arriving in Dakar on a day when there will be no meeting representative to meet me at the airport.  Is there any possibility that you could arrange for someone to meet me and take me to a city centre hotel?

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To the best of our knowledge there are flights from Lagos to Banjul twice per week with Bellview Airlines.

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What advice can you offer on travelling from Lagos, Nigeria to Banjul?

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One day at most - if you're lucky (or just a little pushy) you may be able to submit your application in the morning and collect your passport and visa the same afternoon.

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How long does it take for the High Commission of The Gambia in Dakar, Senegal to issue visas?

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Please ask us about this nearer the time of the meeting - this is something we are working on at this point in time.

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Does the meeting organizer have deals with certain airline companies for discounted flights for meeting participants?

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It's very easy.  There are always a number of tourist taxis (coloured green) at Banjul airport waiting to pick up arriving passengers.  All you need to do is talk to the driver (or wait a few seconds for one to talk to you!) and off you go.  The prices are fixed and are posted on a board just outside of the terminal.  Elsewhere you will also find cheaper local taxis (coloured yellow), but these cars are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport.

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How easy is it to take a taxi from Banjul airport to Kololi?

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Yes.  Visas are available from the high commission of The Gambia in the centre of Dakar - ask the meeting organizer for directions.  The application procedure is extremely straightforward - in addition to application forms in duplicate you will also need to submit passport photos and the fee for the visa, which in early 2006 was FCFA 25,000 (approximately $45 US).  Your visa will be issued within 24 hours.  Application forms are available on Mangosteen's website and are available to confirmed participants.

Link for application form to apply for a Gambian visa from the High Commission of The Gambia in Dakar, Senegal:  
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/gambian_high_commission_dakar_visa_application.pdf

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