Many Gambians in the Greater Banjul area have taken to the roads and rivers to visit the provinces or their hometowns to spend the Eid holidays, locally known as Korite, with families and loved ones.

Scores of people left the capital city Banjul to cross the River Gambia linking Banjul to the northern part of the county.

People of all ages could be seen pushing in desperation to reach Barra in order to arrive at their various destinations on time for the Eid festival.

But people using the river crossing have lamented of encountering challenges.

Despite the operation of Kunteh Kinteh Ferry, which is the newest, biggest and fastest ferry plying the Banjul-Barra crossing, many travellers were stuck at the Banjul Ferry terminal due to the high volume of commuters.

Meanwhile, others impatient to wait for the ferry have decided to use the unregulated canoe crossings which charges 50 dalasi per head.

The life jackets use by the canoes and wooden boats are far below the recommended safety standards.

And the boats could be seen overloading despite the presence of navy guards.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba