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As a military and trading post, James Island housed officials of the Royal African Company and their staff, 33 soldiers, 8 merchants, 13 clerks, 20 craftsmen, and 32 castle slaves during the first half of the 18th century. More than one hundred people lived here at that time. For most of the fort's history, the ordinary soldiers were quartered in barracks outside the main building, while the governor and high-ranking military officers occupied the apartments inside.

The museum is comparable to a museum village. It presents traditional life and culture in Gambia on an approximately 175 x 80-meter site. Various exhibits, including numerous musical instruments, from the different ethnic groups and information about Gambia's wildlife are on display. A botanical trail has also been set up, introducing around 30 trees and their uses as food, medicine, or building materials.

This stretch of beach features a mix of dark and light sand. With each wave that comes and goes, the sand changes again. Beautiful patterns emerge and disappear.

The Gunjur Project Lodge was established in 2005 by a British family with professional experience in youth, community and social care. Together with their Gambian partner, who introduced them to Gunjur in the early 2000s, they built the lodge as a special place for groups to stay while they engaged in community development. Each volunteer activity is carefully risk assessed and planned in partnership with local communities. In response to the growing number of visitors who are keen to contribute, the Gunjur Project Association was established in 2008 to support various initiatives in Gunjur and surrounding villages.

The holy Islamic site, known in Mandinka as Kenye-Kenye Jaamengo, is known as one of the 7 points of the world and a divine location inhabited by pious spirit saints of the highest rank. These saints have the gift of showering blessings and interceding for those in need. The mosque is within walking distance of the fishing village and can also be reached by road. It is a sight not to be missed. Situated right on the beach and with a rich architecture, it is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Gambia.

The Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association (CETAG) works to protect Gunjur’s natural resources and promote sustainability. Their Sea Turtle Conservation Program protects turtle nests along the beach, releasing hatchlings back into the sea. CETAG’s Turtle Village supports ecotourism and research while raising awareness. In addition to turtle conservation, CETAG runs projects such as “Trees for Schools” and “Trees for Communities,” which plant native and fertile trees to improve the local environment. Their Indigenous Nursery Project restores native species, and the Bolongfenyo Game Reserve protects biodiversity. The Golden Beam Project addresses coastal pollution and supports sustainable fishing by monitoring pollution and encouraging policy change. CETAG’s work relies on community involvement and volunteers to make a lasting impact on Gunjur’s environment.

All rooms now have electricity, light, mosquito nets and bathrooms with showers and proper toilets.

There is no jetty, but the shore is shallow enough to wade in. Swimming in the mooring area is not recommended as fishermen land and nets and equipment lie around. Garbage is piled up in bags, but is collected weekly. Very nice: the Bintang Bolong Lodge next door has a café, toilets and a restaurant between the mangroves.