Tanji Village Museum

The Gambia


On the grounds of the Tanji Village Museum, guests can get a taste of the simple life by overnighting in a simple bungalow. It's bare-bones but clean, with a bit of light provided by solar panels. The restaurant here (open 9am to 10pm) serves simple plates of roast fish, grilled chicken, seafood kebabs and the like.


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