Kololi Holidays
Kololi Holidays Destination Guide
The resort town of Kololi is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in Gambia and is surrounded by the Bijilo Forest. Located just 45 minutes away from Yundum International Airport and less than an hour away from the Gambia’s capital city Banjul, Kololi is a perfect location for those who seek a hassle free holiday in the African sunshine. The town is served by several basic and luxury hotels. Surrounded by fantastic beaches, tourists can find ample sports and water sports options and enough exotic wild life to enjoy here. In short, holidaying in Kololi is all about long beach, lively nightlife and great restaurants!
If you are a beach and wild life lover, then there are endless things that you can do during your holiday in Kololi. It a popular holiday destination because of its golden sands, cafes and bars and handicraft market stalls. One can enjoy various water sports here such as wind-surfing, water-skiing and surfing. The resort also offers lively nightlife at a selection of bars and nightclubs. You can head south for more remote beaches and more interesting wildlife. A visit to the Bijilo Forest Park will let you laze on the beach and enjoy tropical vegetation, ancient vine-covered trees and an amazing array of birds.
When you are in Kololi you are sure to fall in love with its wide swath of golden sand. The coastline provides numerous excellent beaches with an abundance of water sports. Besides, there are number of sightseeing attractions in Kololi. The most notable is the Bijilo Forest Park. It is a nature reserve where you can get to see some amazing wildlife including the very friendly vervet monkeys. Do include boat trips to James Island and a trip to the ruined fort dating back to the 16th century. Additionally, Banjul, the capital of Gambia, is a must visit for the colourful markets alone.
Kololi has a favourable climate and benefits from constant sunshine year round. There is a very little variation between winter and summer season. The average annual temperature in Kololi is 30C. Humidity level rises between July and October, while rainfall usually occurs during August and September. Winter starts from October and ends by February. If you are looking forward to enjoy a beach holiday with an outstanding tropical climate, then Kololi is the right choice.
