- 10 Days
- Mar-Jul
- Availability: 35
- Minimum Group: 5
Explore Gambia's Coastline, Culture, and Wildlife.
Descriptions
The Gambia, also known as « The Smiling Coast of Africa, » is a small yet diverse country located in West Africa. Known for its political stability, friendly people, and rich culture, The Gambia is a popular destination for tourists. Visitors can explore the country’s diverse landscapes, from its beautiful beaches and national parks to its vibrant markets and traditional villages.
The Gambia’s economy is based on agriculture, but tourism and fishing also play important roles. With a tropical climate and a 7-month dry season and 5-month rainy season, visitors can enjoy sunshine and explore the country’s natural beauty throughout the year. Visitors can also experience the rich culture of The Gambia by visiting local museums and art galleries, and discover the country’s diverse wildlife and bird life. The Gambia is truly a melting pot of different cultures and traditions that will leave visitors with an experience of a lifetime.
Included
- Meet and greet and airport/hotel/airport transfers
- Overland transportation all inclusive
- Visit and entry fees in the various sites described
- English-speaking guide
- Boarder formalities to and from Senegal
- Double accommodation in BB
- Mineral water along the way
- Day use room in case of late departure
Excluded
- Meals and beverage
- Visa, travel insurance and international flights
- Laundry
- Tips/gratuities
- Unforeseen circumstances including force majeure
- Other services not mentioned as ‘included’
From
€ 4,950
/ pp
*Indicative price
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Popular Spots
- Exploring Brikama and Foni-Kanilai
- Visiting Serrekunda
- Discovering Kiang and Tendaba Camp
- Georgetown
- Fathala Wildlife Reserve
- Discovering St James Island
- Exploring Casamance
Memorable Moments.
Visit to the Kachically Crocodile Pool
On the second day of the trip, you will be taken to the Kachically Crocodile Pool, where you may have the opportunity to see « Charlie », a famous crocodile that was featured in a British television documentary. This is a unique and exciting experience that will allow you to see this legendary creature up close in its natural habitat.
Exploring St. James Island
You will embark on a day trip to St. James Island, which was used as a base during the Atlantic slave trade. This excursion is based on the famous book « ROOTS » written by the African-American author ALEX HALEY. You will have the opportunity to explore the Gambia River and the countryside and visit the places that were featured in the book. This is an excellent opportunity for tourists to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the region and to gain a better understanding of the past.
Trip Schedule.
Banjul Djeliba Resort
Banjul Djeliba ResortYou will be met at the airport and transferred to the Djeliba Resort. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. (25 km, 20 minutes)
Banjul Djeliba Resort
Take a half-day tour of the Gambian capital city and surrounding areas to familiarize yourself with the main places to visit. We will start by visiting Serrekunda, the largest and most densely populated town in the Gambia. We will then head to a display of “TYE en DYE” factory, after which we will visit Bakau and the sacred Kachically crocodile pool. Here, you may have the opportunity to see “Charlie” as featured in a British TV documentary.
Banjul – Kartong Halahin Lodge
After breakfast, depart for Kartong snake farm and from there proceed to our overnight nature camp for lunch. After lunch, we will drive to the fishing village of Tanji. This colorful and one of the longest fish landing sites in The Gambia, situated on the fringes of the Atlantic coast. Watch the fishermen bring in the catch of the day and see the ladies unloading fish from the fishing boats, and how fish is dried on the tables or smoked in the smoke room.
Kartong – Birkama – Foni – Kanilai Sindola Safari Lodge
After breakfast, we will drive to Brikama, the administrative Head Quarter of the Western Division. In Brikama, we will first visit the Brikama craft market where you can barter for wood carvings, followed by a visit to the Brikama daily market where you can observe the daily activities of the locals. From Brikama, we will proceed to Foni-Kanilai, where you will have the chance to explore the area.
Kanilai – Kiang Tendaba Camp
We will depart after breakfast to Kiang Tendaba Camp. Kiang has the largest National Park in the Gambia, home to a variety of animals such as hyenas, baboons, mongoose, monkeys and different species of birds. The main settlers of Kiang are the Mandinka tribe, the largest ethnic group in The Gambia. The Mandinkas are believed to have originated from Mali, a landlocked country east of Senegal.
Kiang – Soma – Sanu – Georgetown Sensending Camp
After breakfast, we will continue our journey to Soma, where you will experience the local market by donkey cart. We will then drive through villages to Sapu, where you will find the largest rice fields in The Gambia. From Sapu, you will board a boat for a 3-4 hour trip to Georgetown, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, baboons, monkeys, different birds, monitor lizards, and turtles. Enjoy lunch on board and dinner and overnight in a mud hut at Sensending camp in Georgetown. (110 km)
Georgetown–Wassu–Farafenni–Kaolack (Senegal)–Toubacouta Fathala Wildlife Reserve
After breakfast, you will embark on a tour of Georgetown. Afterwards, we will drive to Wassu to visit the famous stone circles, believed to be a burial place for our Kings and Chiefs in the early century. From Wassu, we will continue to Farafenni and then to the Senegalese border. After completing border formalities, we will drive to Kaolack and pass by the salt lakes on the way. We will end the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Toubacouta, Senegal. (280 km)
Toubacouta – Barra (Gambia) – Banjul Djeliba Resort
Start the day with an early breakfast and depart for the Fathala Wildlife Reserve, a 2,000-hectare park home to Giraffes, Rhinos, Bush Pigs, Giant Elans, Buffalows, Antilopes etc. We will go on a safari through the park for about 2 hours. After this visit, we will return to The Gambian border and take the ferry from Barra to Banjul, where we might have the opportunity to see dolphins. We will spend the night in Banjul. (40 km)
Banjul – St James Island – Albreda – Juffureh – Banjul Djeliba Resort
This is a full-day excursion based on the famous book “ROOTS” written by the Afro-American Author, ALEX HALEY. This excursion will enable you to explore the River Gambia and the Countryside. After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel and proceed to the harbour of Banjul, where we will board a boat sailing to St. James Island. St. James Island is strategically situated within the mouth of the River Gambia and was used as a base during the Atlantic Slave Trade. The island has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. We will also visit Albreda and Juffureh, places that were featured in the book.
Banjul – Casamance (Senegal) – Banjul – Return flight
Today we will explore the region of the Casamance in the Southern part of Senegal. We will drive to the border, complete entry formalities, and drive past the border towards the river side with its jungle mangroves, sailing through the creeks. We will visit Bird Island with its amazing variety of birds and the Island of Kailo, where the inhabitants worship gods and grow cannabis. We will have a walk through the cannabis field. After this visit, we will sail back to the mainland and visit Abene, walk around the village, and see an enormous tree where the women worship the gods. We will then drive back to Gambia through a jungle area called the establishers route, and return to the hotel in the evening.
