Things to do in Gambia

The tour starts early to go to Banjul to catch the ferry across the River Gambia. Where you will get in a 4x4 to travel across the border into Senegal to the wildlife park. You will need your passport to cross the border. You travel from the border a short distance to the park where a guide will help find the animals that are free roaming around. He will also give information about the animals. The tour in the park can be as long or short as you choose. After the tour of the wildlife you travel back across the border into Gambia cross on the ferry to Banjul and back to your hotel.

We will pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse and travel to Banjul where we will catch the ferry to Barra. From here we will take a taxi to get a boat to James Island. A guide will give lots of information about the Island. After the trip to the Island we will have lunch. Then a short car ride we will go to Juffereh the birthplace of Kunte Kinteh. We will gave a look round the slave museum. Then we will go back to the ferry back to Banjul. We will then drive back to your hotel/guesthouse.

You will be picked up at your hotel/guesthouse. We will travel first to Banjul the capital of The Gambia. Here you will see the Arch 22 which is iconic to Banjul. We will visit The Gambia National Museum. From here we will travel to the Crocodile park where we will get up close with the crocodiles. We will then travel to the monkey park in Biljilo here we will walk around the park where you walk with the Vervet Monkeys. You can buy ground nuts to feed them. There are also a few Columbus monkeys in the park. For our last stop we will visit Serrukunda street market here you can buy many different products. This tour is only a half day and is good if you only have a small amount of time. On the tour you can see wildlife, see the capital city and its main buildings, and also see the local people, the culture and where locals live.

A full day safari to visit seven different places. This tour can take 6 to 7 hours. It depends how long you would like to spend at the market, the traffic and time spent at the beach. It can be shorter if needed. You will be picked up form your hotel by 8:30 in the morning and drive to the first stop at the monkey park where you will walk up close up with friendly Vervet monkeys. From there we will drive to the crocodile pool to visit the friendly crocodiles you will be able to touch and feel them with your hand. Next we will drive to lamin lodge where we will have a boat trip in the creeks to see how the oysters attach to the mangroves and see the biggest Baobab tree where you can get inside the trunk. From there we will drive to the brikama woods factory to see different types wood carvings. Next we will drive to paradise beach where we will have a stop for lunch and enjoy the beach for a couple of hours. From there we will drive to the last stop which is tanji fishing centre, this is the biggest fishing harbour in the Gambia where you can see hundreds of people working for a living and lots of fishing boats with lots of different types of fish from there you will be drive back to your hotel to drop off .

This tour is a fairly long drive through rural Gambia where you will see the local culture, and how people in the more rural areas live in The Gambia. We will visit the stone circle at wassu a unesco heritage site. There will be a guided tour of the stone circles by the local expert. We will go on a boat along the river Gambia to see the Chimpanzee reserve. We will hopefully see some Hippos. We will get back into the car and cross the river on a ferry to Georgetown where we will stay in a camp for the night. We can visit the freedom tree and some sites from the times of slavery. we will then travel back to the coast and your drop off point.

Experience the African nightlife, at least once in a lifetime . You’ll be picked up from your hotel reception and drive to poco loco beach club Once we arrive, we will join the queue to African food Buffet dinner and after the dinner Live entertainment also adds to the festive ambience of the night, with local musicians and performers showcasing their talents to the crowd's delight. You'll be transported to the heart of Africa, where music and dance are a way of life, and everyone is encouraged to join in the celebration.

This is a relaxing and lazy day spent on board a 60ft modern Gambian-style river pirogue. The boat leaves Denton Bridge, cruising along the oyster creeks and meandering through the tributaries of the River Gambia whilst morning coffee is served – brandy is optional. You may see local fishermen casting their 'jallo' (huge circular nets) or the oyster ladies in their dugout canoes collecting oysters from the exposed roots of the mangrove reefs. But for most people, the real pleasure will be the chance to get a close-up view of the aquatic bird life, from ospreys to Yellow-billed Storks, pelicans and beyond. After the cruise you will be drop back off to your hotel The boat is anchored in a secluded spot for the chance to have a dip and cool off before a buffet lunch is served. In the afternoon there is a chance to fish and relax before afternoon tea and biscuits are served whilst cruising back to Denton Bridge. There is a reasonably priced fully stocked bar on board

The fathala park is located 12 kms to the north of the Gambia and Senegalese border. You will be picked up early morning from your hotel we drive to Banjul the capital city of the Gambia , where you will join a public ferry to Barra and experience the hustle and bustle of the local people. After approximately one hour crossing on the river Gambia you will reach Barra, take a safari keep and continue to drive through numerous village before reaching amdalaye / karang or the Gambian & Senegalese border for passport control. You will then enter Senegal and the fathala park. Spent two hours in the reserve and enjoy the natural environment of bush where you will get to see wild animals such as zebras, rhino ,giraffes, and antelopes etc.

I will collect you from your hotel/ Guesthouse. We will travel to the up country. To Tendaba where we will stay overnight in a camp. We will go to the woodlands to see the many species of birds there. Food and accomodation is included. On the second day we will get up early have breakfast and go on a boat trip on the river gambia where we will see may species of water birds. We will have lunch then return to your hotel / guesthouse.

Join a full-day cultural immersion in a rural Gambian village, where you'll connect with the heart and soul of the country. Depart in the morning and travel through scenic landscapes, eventually reaching a small village where time seems to stand still. Upon arrival, be warmly welcomed by the locals with a traditional greeting ceremony. Take a guided walk through the village, learning about daily life, customs, and the traditional compounds where families live. Visit the local school, where you'll see how education is conducted in rural Gambia, and meet some of the children who might just surprise you with a song or dance. Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked Gambian lunch, sampling dishes like domoda or benachin, prepared by village women. Afterward, watch artisans at work as they create pottery, weave baskets, or carve wood, giving you a chance to try your hand and bring home a unique souvenir. As you leave, carry with you the warmth of their hospitality and a deeper understanding of life in rural Gambia.