The Gambia

If you love rustic locations and real-life travel, then our village adventure to the Lower River Region will be just the ticket.

You will enjoy an overnight stay in a quaint eco lodge bordering the river Gambia, before heading to a traditional Gambian village. This exclusive trip takes you into the heart of Gambia’s rural community, where you’ll receive a warm welcome.

We’ll take you to the village school to meet the children and teachers, as well as see the village mosque, traditional houses and community gardens. You can even try your hand at local crafts, such as basket weaving and pottery. Evening entertainment will also be provided with a traditional performance.

We’re also passionate about giving something back to this welcoming community. We donate money from every booking to the village to fund an additional water borehole for the school, as there’s currently only one source of water for the whole village.

The Gambia has a painful historical connection with the enslavement of our ancestors.  On our Kunta Kinteh Island tour we go by land and river, retracing the experience of Mandinka warrior, Kunta Kinteh, whose story was made world famous by Alex Hayley’s book, ‘Roots’.

We visit the villages of Juffureh and Albreda where Kunteh Kinteh was born and then go onto Kunta Kinteh Island – a former transit point for many of our ancestors. This trip offers the chance for both reflection and healing as we take in the abundance of sights and sounds along the way.

During the trip, you’ll discover the harrowing stories of slavery, with a tour of the island and a trip to a small local museum. There will also be the opportunity to support the local community by buying local crafts.

The All-In-One Tour has something for everyone. Packed with a whole host of activities, we’ll take you on an exciting journey through some of Gambia’s most interesting tourist sights.

Haggle to your heart’s content and shop for souvenirs amongst the hustle and bustle of the Serekunda and Abuko markets. Get up close and personal with the hungry reptiles at Kachikally Crocodile Pool, then continue your travels by Jeep through villages, taking in the wildlife and scenery along the way, before arriving for a snack at an eco-lodge frequented by locals.

And that’s all before lunch at Paradise Beach, after which we will take a trip to a real-life oyster farm and the infamous and ‘fragrant’ Tanji fish market. It’ll be a day full of fun, sunshine, and adventure!

For those travellers who love to shop, we can also arrange for a guided experience with a local maker where you can have beautiful, bespoke outfits tailored to your requirements. This activity comes with an additional fee.