Brikama
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Overview
Annual Rev
D571.6k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 D5•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓15 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
D828
12 mo avg
↓44%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Brikama market data as of June 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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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 | 89 (93%) | +GMD 620,035 (+124%) | GMD 1,119,806 | GMD 499,771 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (22.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (15.9 nights)
1 bedroom (9.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.7 nights)
Studio (7.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (GMD 22)
2 bedrooms (GMD 18)
1 bedroom (GMD 17)
3 bedrooms (GMD 16)
Studio (GMD 5)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (50%)
As of June 2026, Brikama, Serekunda, Banjul have 565 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Brikama generates D169K per year. High-performing properties earn D1M/year, while low-performing properties earn D64K/year. The massive revenue delta suggests that earnings are heavily polarized, likely driven by specific listing characteristics or niche market capture rather than broad-based market performance.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Brikama. Average annual revenue is D169K with 14% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to D1M/year. The 14% occupancy rate highlights a constrained demand environment, where outsized returns are restricted to a small segment of the total inventory.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Brikama is 14%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of D6K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of D375 per day.
2-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Brikama, with annual revenue of D192K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Brikama market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Brikama area. 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 formalized STR regulatory frameworks that are publicly documented. Tourism accommodations typically fall under general hospitality licensing through the Gambia Tourism Board, but specific STR rules, caps, or enforcement mechanisms for platforms like Airbnb are not established or reported. Local governance capacity for monitoring informal rentals appears minimal. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Brikama Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 42%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The sharp RevPAR decline despite minimal supply growth points to a contraction in effective demand or a shift in travel spending patterns.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 19% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-June) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Brikama listings include: Air Conditioning (94%), Kitchen (94%), Tv (91%), Washing Machine (84%), Balcony (65%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Tv, Washing Machine, Air Conditioning, with Tv properties earning approximately 120% more (D1M/year vs D507K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Brikama over the last 12 months: May: D7K, June: D6K, July: D7K, August: D9K, September: D7K, October: D10K, November: D15K, December: D18K, January: D16K, February: D13K, March: D16K, April: D13K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Brikama is D6K, up 19% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average D5K/night, 2-bedroom properties average D6K/night, 3-bedroom properties average D6K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average D8K/night. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Brikama book an average of 21 days in advance, down 34% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 20 days, 2-bedroom: 22 days, 3-bedroom: 25 days, 4+ bedroom: 20 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Brikama Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 3%, revenue per listing decreased 42%, occupancy fell 18%, average nightly rates increased 19%, and lead time decreased 34%. These metrics suggest a market attempting to maintain pricing power despite a significant drop in booking velocity and utilization.
In Brikama, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.