Brikama
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Overview
Annual Rev
D427.1k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
D5,985
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
D866
12 mo avg
↓37%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Brikama market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +GMD 556,994 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +GMD 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 9••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 9••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (21.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (18.3 nights)
1 bedroom (11.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (GMD 22)
3 bedrooms (GMD 21)
2 bedrooms (GMD 19)
1 bedroom (GMD 17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Brikama market averaged 586 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 58% over two years.
An average Brikama listing earns D176K/year. High-performing listings earn D1M, while low-performing listings earn D65K.
Average occupancy in Brikama is 14%, producing RevPAR of D396 per available night.
2-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Brikama, at D203K.
Rules vary across Brikama. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Brikama, Serekunda, and Banjul in The Gambia. These cities lack established formal STR regulatory frameworks that are documented in available sources. Local tourism operations exist, but specific permit requirements, occupancy rules, caps, and enforcement practices for short-term rentals are not systematically recorded or publicly available. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Brikama Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 29%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Air Conditioning (95%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+194%), Washing Machine (+127%), Internet (+96%).
Average daily rate in Brikama is D6K, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Brikama book an average of 21 days in advance, down 22% from last year. Booking windows range from 20 days for 2-bedroom listings to 24 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday.