Brikama
GambiaGM
Place in Brikama Local Government Area, The Gambia
Brikama is one of the largest cities in the Gambia. It is also called 'Satey Ba' by the locals, meaning "big town". It lies southwest of the country's capital, Banjul. Brikama is the headquarters of the Brikama Local Government Area, and is the largest city in the region containing over twenty five wards with a population of over 100,000. As per the 2013 census, the population of Brikama LGA is 730,895.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,195
- Coordinates
- 13.271, -16.649
- Timezone
- Africa/Banjul
- Elevation
- 25 m
Overview of Brikama
Travellers heading to Gambia will find Brikama, a village. Records put its population near 4,195. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Brikama
Culture in Brikama
(17)Looking for culture? Brikama has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. The list follows Brikama's own activity tags.
Nature in Brikama
(16)The nature shortlist for Brikama: Caves, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Lakes. Everything listed here comes from what Brikama is actually tagged with. Altogether 16 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Brikama
(9)Under nightlife, Brikama is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Brikama.
Adventure in Brikama
(7)Under adventure, Brikama is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Brikama.
Sports in Brikama
(7)The sports shortlist for Brikama: Biking, Hiking, Hunting, Slopes and Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Brikama is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Brikama
(5)Our data lists Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Swimming and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Brikama.
Family in Brikama
(3)Looking for family? Brikama has Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Brikama's own activity tags.
Shopping in Brikama
(2)Looking for shopping? Brikama has Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Brikama's own activity tags.
Wellness in Brikama
(1)Brikama records Farms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Brikama's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Brikama
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Brikama stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Brikama are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Gambia. Time zone: Africa/Banjul.
Similar destinations
Places near Brikama that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brikama known for?
- Brikama, in Gambia, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 4,195 residents.
- What can you do in Brikama?
- Recorded activities in Brikama include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Brikama?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Brikama stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Brikama located?
- Brikama is located in Gambia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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