We provide tour guiding services for the tourists traveling from all over the world. Among the tours we offer are airport transfers and excursions around the Gambia and Senegal, which allow you to enjoy the culture, food, and the general atmosphere of this wonderful country.
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Enjoy the rest of the day at the oyster factory, where you can learn how oysters are harvested. Afterwards, relax over lunch at the mangrove restaurant while being entertained by the monkeys.
Stop at Lamin Lodge
This is where the Ouster factory is located, and where the shelling of oysters takes place—an interesting process, as the shells are later turned into white cement. There is a pleasant restaurant right by the sea, surrounded by mangroves, where live monkeys entertain the guests. Food and drinks are included.
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Early pick-up from hotels to catch the ferry for a scenic crossing to the North Bank. The drive continues to the Gambia and Senegal border for passport formalities before driving into Fathala Lodge.
After breakfast, we will drive to the reserve, where we are expected to have a two-hour scenic drive within the park. Lunch will be served before we start the safari. Giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, and bush pigs will be spotted. Lion Walk Adventure—at least once in a lifetime. Take the opportunity to interact with our lions and accompany them on foot. An unparalleled experience that offers insight into the behavior of this species, with lots of photo opportunities.
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This is a relaxing and lazy day spent on board a 60-foot modern Gambian-style river pirogue.
The boat leaves Denton Bridge, cruising along the oyster creeks and meandering through the tributaries of the River Gambia while 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 dropped back off at 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.
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This is where you will find the biggest snakes, up to 9 meters long, kept without poisonous glands. You can play with them, feel and touch them, and even place them around your neck. Finally, we end the tour with a drink break at a beach restaurant.
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Fathala Safari Park is home to rhinos, elands, giraffes, zebras, and much more. Join us in an open-top vehicle.
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The Fathala Park is located 12 km north of the Gambian and Senegalese border. You will be picked up early in the 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 local people. After approximately one hour crossing the River Gambia, you will reach Barra, take a safari jeep, and continue driving through numerous villages before reaching Amdallai/Karang, the Gambian and Senegalese border, for passport control. You will then enter Senegal and the Fathala Park. Spend two hours in the reserve and enjoy the natural environment of the bush, where you will get to see wild animals such as zebras, rhinos, giraffes, antelopes, etc. We also provide our clients with a packed lunch before catching the ferry and on your way back to your hotel.
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This is another trip, which allows you to meet fellow brothers and sisters from the diaspora and also gives you the chance to visit many historical sites. Roots River Cruise: Pick-up time from your hotel is 8:00 am. We drive to Banjul Seaport, the capital city of The Gambia, and board a boat for a 90-minute cruise along the River Gambia, which takes you past Dog Island. Our first stop will be Albreda, where you will see the Freedom Flagpole and visit the Slave Museum. The purpose of this stop is to explain how the Freedom Flagpole came into being, which has been one of our national monuments since 1970. From here, we proceed to Juffureh and visit Kunta Kinteh Village, where you can see his seven-generation family members. We then return to the boat for a lunch break. After lunch, we continue by small boat to Fort James Island, the slavery house, and see where enslaved people were held.
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We depart from your hotel and drive to Makasutu Cultural Forest. Makasutu is a fabulous palm forest situated on the banks of a beautiful, meandering tributary of the River Gambia. A professional forest guide will accompany you and explain the ecosystem during a 45-minute boat trip and forest walk.
During this tour in Makasutu, you may spot baboons, different species of birds, and natural vegetation. You will also be able to visit a fortune teller who does palm reading. In addition, you will visit a wine tapper who will give you the opportunity to taste palm juice.
Traditional lunch break in my home village.
Abca’s Creek Lodge for overnight stay. AbCa’s Creek Lodge has been built in a beautiful nature reserve in the interior of The Gambia. The lodge is an ideal place to stay for tourists who want to get acquainted with the traditional life in the interior of The Gambia and enjoy nature.
Overnight stay with bed and breakfast and buffet dinner.
After breakfast: boat trip through the mangroves. Departure from the landing by the lodge. Experience the beauty of the mangroves on a relaxing boat trip. Learn about the numerous bird species, sea otters, and different kinds of monkeys, with educational talks by the guide. Our boat is an original Gambian boat, so you will get the real Gambian experience. Don’t forget your camera to capture this experience.
From there, return to your hotel.
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Wassu Stones & Georgetown Discovery 2 Days / 1 Night
Day 01: Banjul – Wassu Stones
Today your guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. You will proceed to Georgetown and take the local ferry to Barra. We follow the North Bank of the River Gambia, making a market stop at Farafenni, and visit the mysterious stone circles at Wassu to learn the history behind the stones.
Later, you will have a picnic lunch before cruising further down the River Gambia, where we may see wild hippos and crocodiles. We pass Baboon Island, keeping a sharp eye out for chimpanzees that live in the reserve. Dinner and accommodation will be at Baobolong Camp.
Day 02: Baobolong – Georgetown
After breakfast, we go to Georgetown, taking in the sights and discovering what was once The Gambia’s capital. On our return across to the South Bank, you will visit a school and a local family.
Lunch is at Tendaba Camp on the banks of the River Gambia, also known as Bird Paradise. Before sunset, we will proceed back to Banjul and drop you off at your accommodation.
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We offer airport transfers from Banjul International Airport to any hotel in The Gambia.
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Local Schools Visit: Gambia View Tours offers a unique opportunity to visit local schools and learn more about the Gambian education system. Meet the schoolchildren and get inspired by their enthusiasm—a priceless experience—and gain insight into real life in a village.
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This is a tour where you will have the opportunity to explore the Sita Joyeh Baobab Island. You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am. We drive past Brikama Market and observe some of the activities in the market, then continue onto sandy roads towards my home village, Kuloro, a small village situated near the creeks. When the children spot you, they will wave and call you “Toubab” with their big smiles. After a little while, we arrive at the riverside, where the women have their vegetable gardens. From there, we go for a walk into a beautiful forest, where you will have the opportunity to see nocturnal birds such as the African Wood Owl, Greyish Eagle Owl, Standard-Winged Nightjar, Long-Tailed Nightjar, etc. They are called nocturnal because they are normally active at night. During the daytime, you can probably find them at their resting place.
After this walk, we will cross the creek by boat to Baobab Island. The name already tells you that this island has many amazing baobab trees. There, you will be offered a complimentary glass of baobab juice and can use the toilet facilities before getting ready for a two-hour boat trip to Makasutu. While exploring the creek, soft drinks and cold water will be provided. During the boat trip, you will see how oysters grow around the mangroves and, if you are lucky, you may also see crocodiles on the banks. The peace and tranquility will make you feel relaxed and amazed. After all the sightseeing, you will most likely be hungry. At the lodge on the island, we will have lunch and some time to enjoy the quiet atmosphere in a relaxed ambiance before driving back to the hotel.
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Day 1: Pick-up from the airport on your arrival day and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Orientation tour. Pick-up time 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Day 3: Makasutu Cultural Forest. Makasutu is a fabulous palm forest situated on the banks of a beautiful, meandering tributary of the River Gambia. Includes a 45-minute boat trip and a forest walk. You will also be able to visit a fortune teller who does palm reading, as well as a wine tapper who will give you the opportunity to taste palm juice. A traditional Gambian lunch is included. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Dinner and overnight at Tendaba Camp.
Day 4: After breakfast, we drive to Kiang National Park, followed by lunch and a boat trip to the North Bank. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: After breakfast, we drive to Farafenni on the North Bank of The Gambia, a border town. Later, we visit the stone circles at Wassu. Then we take the boat at Kuntaur to visit Baboon Island. Dinner and overnight at Sensing Lodge.
Day 6: After breakfast, we take a city tour of Georgetown, where you will see old buildings from the slave trade era. We continue to potter in the village called Jahali. Lunch in Basse. In the late afternoon, we have a city tour of Basse. Dinner and overnight in Basse.
Day 7: We leave the hotel as early as 6:00 am and drive to the border town of Wellingara. We continue to Taubakunda, then to the camp at Wassadou and Niokolo-Koba. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 8: Full-day safari in Niokolo-Koba National Park, where you may see lions, crocodiles, rhinos, birds, giraffes, etc. Return to Wassadou for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Visit the Bassari people and the waterfall at the border of Guinea. Dinner and overnight at Wassadou.
Day 10: Early departure to Kaolack. Visit the large mosque, market, and salt lake. Dinner and overnight at Relax de Kaolack Hotel.
Day 11: Travel from Kaolack to Toubacouta, check in at Hotel Keu-Saloum, lunch, then an afternoon boat trip. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: After breakfast, visit Fathala National Park for safari. Lunch at Kanuma Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Kanuma Lodge.
Day 13: Departure after breakfast to Juffureh, visiting the village of Kunta Kinteh in Juffureh. Interact with locals, then boat trip to Kunta Kinteh Island, followed by lunch. Drive to Barra to join the ferry to Banjul. Dinner and overnight in a hotel within The Gambia.
Day 14: Leisure day at the beach.Day 15: Departure.
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The departure from the hotels will be around 07:30 hrs to drive to Banjul to join the ferryboat and cross the River Gambia to Barra on the North Bank. Upon arrival in Barra, we will visit Fort Bullen, one of the historical sites in The Gambia dating back to the time of slavery. From there, the tour continues across the Gambian–Senegalese border to Kaolack, the second largest city in Senegal after Dakar, where you will visit the big mosque, market, and salt lake. Dinner and overnight at Relax de Kaolack Hotel. On the following day, we depart for Lac Rose, where you will see the famous pink lake. Dinner and overnight at Lac Rose. We then continue to Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, where we will visit Gorée Island and experience the slave house and museum, colonial buildings, the Guns of Navarone, and other interesting places.
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DAY 1: Meeting with you on your day of arrival at your hotel.
Day 2: Pick-up at 7:30 to Kotu Bridge, the rice fields, and the golf course area for the morning until midday. Then I take you back to your hotel. At 14:30, I pick you up again for the afternoon trip to Abuko Nature Reserve for the Western Bluebill, Ahanta Francolin, etc., and return to the hotel by 18:30.
Day 3: Pick-up at 7:30 to Tujereng Woods for the morning, then to Tanji for sea birds. From there, at midday, we stop at Tanji Bird Reserve Restaurant for a lunch break. At 14:30, we drive to Brufut Woods for the Long-tailed Nightjar and owls, and then return to the hotel by 18:00.
Day 4: Early morning start at 6:30 am. You should bring your packed breakfast, and I will provide packed lunch so we can get to Banjul for the queue to cross the first ferry at 7:00 from Banjul to Barra on the North Bank. After crossing, we continue birding and driving, with stops at Baobolong Wetland, Njau for bustards and coursers, Kaur Wetland, Panchang Wetland, Njau Wetland, and Nyagabantang Wetland. During the drive, we will also stop for any interesting species in flight or perched. We arrive in Georgetown around 18:00, and after crossing from Lamin Koto to Georgetown by ferry, we spend our first night at Baobolong Camp with dinner.
Day 5: Pick-up at 7:30 after breakfast. We cross the ferry again and go to Wassu, the area for Carmine Bee-eaters, Red-throated Bee-eaters, Little Green Bee-eaters, etc. Then back to the camp for a lunch break. At 15:30, we drive further to Bansang Quarry, a colony for Red-throated Bee-eaters, as well as Cinnamon-breasted Buntings, Bush Petronia, and raptors overhead for about 45 minutes. From there, we drive back to Kunkiling Forest Park for the Adamawa Turtle Dove, then back to Baobolong Camp for dinner and our second night in Georgetown.
Day 6: After breakfast at 7:45, we take a three-hour boat trip for Finfoot, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, etc. After the boat trip, we collect our packed lunch sandwiches and start driving down the South Bank towards Tendaba. Stops along the way include Jahally rice fields for species like vultures, marabou storks, jacanas, godwits, and more. During the drive, we also stop for interesting birds in flight or perched, then continue to Nema Konko for woodland species before arriving at Tendaba Camp for accommodation.
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We will pick you up at 9:00 am from the port. Our first stop is Katchikally Crocodile Pool, just a 10-minute drive away in Bakau. Upon arrival, we will visit the traditional museum before walking around the pool. The local guides will provide a brief explanation of the history and spiritual significance of the site and how local people benefit from it. Visitors may also have the opportunity to touch a crocodile under strict supervision by a local guide.
Duration: 35 minutes.
Next, we stop at Monkey Park, a forest near Kololi where you can spot two of the three monkey species found in The Gambia: the green vervet monkey, which is friendly, and the red colobus monkey, which has a red belly and grey back and is usually found in the trees. We also take part in monkey feeding inside the forest.
Duration: 1 hour.
We then continue to Tanji Fishing Village, a larger and more visited fishing village than Bakau. At the end of the day, the fishing boats return, and the catch is sold and prepared directly on the beach. The men bring in the fish while the women sell it.
Duration: 35 minutes.
Afterwards, we stop at Kasumai Beach Bar for a refreshing break with fresh fruit and drinks, relaxing in the sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean and enjoying the beautiful sandy beaches of The Gambia.
Duration: 35 minutes.
Before heading back to the port, we visit Arch 22, a panoramic viewpoint over the city. The Arch was erected in honor of the July 22nd Revolution. Standing 37 meters high, it offers spectacular views over the entire city and its daily activities.
Duration: 20 minutes.
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Immerse yourself in the pristine natural beauty of a heterogeneous landscape irrigated by the River Gambia during this scenic nature walk through the Makasutu Palm Forest. Discover a peaceful meandering tributary of the River Gambia, also known as Mandina Bolong. In this region, with its variety of ecosystems including mangroves, savannahs, and dense forests, you can enjoy the richness and beauty of The Gambia. You are likely to encounter a wide range of African and European birds, such as pied wagtails, Goliath herons, and possibly even a West African river eagle. Appreciate the vibrant colors of tropical birds such as sunbirds, hornbills, and noisy parrots. You may also spot monkeys, monitor lizards, pygmy deer, or the occasional baboon playing in the treetops. Experiencing The Gambia’s wildlife in its natural environment will fill you with a sense of wonder at the beauty of nature.
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Experience the African nightlife, at least once in a lifetime. You’ll be picked up from your hotel reception and driven to Poco Loco Beach Club. Once we arrive, we will join the queue for the 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.
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Begin your adventure with a 35-minute walk through the forest, where you can spot two out of three kinds of monkeys found in Gambia: the friendly green velvet monkey and the red colobus, known for their red bellies and grey backs. Next, drive to Bakau to visit the Crocodile Pool, a pond full of crocodiles. Learn about the local belief in the pool's healing powers. Sprinkle yourself with the water, which is said to bring prosperity and aid pregnancy. Pass by Serrekunda, the largest town in the country, and visit a tie and dye batik factory owned by a Gambian woman who has been in the business for over 30 years. Witness a display of batik production and enjoy an hour to shop for reasonably priced items. Stop by the animal meat market and learn about the meat culture of Gambia and other traditions from your guide. Then, take a coffee break at Lamin Lodge and enjoy views of the River Gambia. Continue to Brikama, Gambia’s second-largest town, and visit a wood carving factory. Purchase beautiful carvings made of mahogany and other tree types. Enjoy a lunch break at the Paradise Beach Bar & Restaurant. Finally, end your day with a stop at Tanji, a larger fishing village in Gambia.
Gambia View Tours
30 A Grand Street
Banjul, The Gambia West Africa
