4WD OFFROAD

I am able to offer almost any of the tours as 4Wheel-drive tours. We try to stay as far away from roads as possible and experience the countryside in the Gambia. If you dare, you will drive yourself when we drive in line through the terrain in the countryside.

We drive to the monkey park, crocodile pool in bakau, sere kunda market , batik factory. We can also make a schoolvisit and a local family visit in the village. We will have lunch on beautiful paradise beach.

Please contact me for more information about the 4X4 experience.

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FATHALA RESERVE

The Fathala Reserve is a park in north Senegal. We start our journey at 7:30 in the morning to cross the Gambia river by ferry and then continue toward Karang just across the Senegalese border. We stop in the village of Toubacouta in Fathala. It is possible to see a lots of animals in the park such as lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, water buffaloes, rhinos, birds, and much more. We will be driving around in the reserve in our four wheel drive, that way we can come really close to the animals.

Visit and take a walk with the Lions (Contact me for special price if you like to visit the lions).
There is no need for European visitors to apply for VISA

 

CHIMPANZEE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE GAMBIA

Accommodation in a 2 person Tent with basic amenities and Wonderful views.
Pick up from Kuntaur by boat and return.
Boat trip around the islands approx. 2hrs to see Chimps Hippos and other wildlife
Night and early morning walk

Visit chimpanzee rehabilitation project in the Gambia or contact me for more information.

I'll arrange for transportation.

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RIVER EXCURSIONS

Gambia River Excursions has a vast range of half day excursions in the Greater Banjul area. My excursions are departing from Denton Bridge in Banjul and ending in Lamin Lodge. Minimum of 2 persons.

Independent travellers might prefer to take Lamin Lodge as both their point of departure and of arrival. Alternatively they may decide to join one of the scheduled trips leaving from Denton Bridge.

Birds and Breakfast excursion
One of my most popular trips is the Birds and Breakfast excursion, which is scheduled on mondays, wednesdays and thursdays. After a quick coffee in Lamin Lodge, you will enter a dugout canoe who will take you through the vast labyrinth of creeks that surround the village of Lamin, where more then 70 different species of water birds have been recorded. Two hours later you will return to Lamin Lodge where you can enjoy a breakfast buffet. After breakfast you will continue your search for morning birds in the gardens of the neighbouring village of Abuko.

Sunset Cruise
Another favourite is the Sunset Cruise, leaving from Denton Bridge every Monday, wednesday, and sunday at 4.30 p.m. After a welcome drink on board you will cruise for 1. hours through the mangroves of the River Gambia. A small band playing traditional kora music makes the magic of an African sunset complete. Upon arrival in Lamin Lodge you'll be standed a tasty buffet of both African and European specialities. The evening will be completed by the performance of Mandinka dancers and drummers who will invite you to share their cultural heritage with them. Who dares to dance ...

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TENDABA CAMP

Originally built in the 1970's as a hunting camp, Tendaba now attracts more people wielding binoculars than rifles! The camp is located opposite the Baobolong Wetlands around 150 km up river - a Ramsar site of international importance for birds. A boat trip through the mangrove creeks may uncover such species as Blue-Breasted Kingfisher, Pel's Fishing Owl or the African Finfoot.

Here it will be possible for you to see a real part of The Gambia, far from the tourist areas. The rooms are simple but clean and well looked after. We use their "VIP rooms" which means you will have an en-suite shower and WC. The restaurant food is good and true to their logo, bush pig is frequently featured on the menu.

We will spend two nights in the camp and on the way home we will make an interesting visit to the former airport terminal in Tendaba.

Tour include complimentary food and beverages, and some hunting.

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GUINEA-BISSAU

This trip start in the morning. The pick up time from your hotel is 6am from your hotel lobby and we drive through the southern part of the Gambia and Senegal called Cassamace..

In this trip we make visiting to the northern part of Guinea Bissau, where we visit Sao Domingo of Carkie region. We also visit several local village's , where we meet local peoples in the villages.

We do traditional dancing entertainment and you have the chance to drink palm juice and palm wine and cassu wine locally called som- som and we can explain how it's produce locally. We visit local schools, local market and local families. And we also visit some Portuguese colonial buildings in the area.

Guinea Bissau is a former Portuguese colonial state. The official language is Portuguese and the broken Portuguese is the popular local language for the people.

Tour include lunch complimentary food, water, beverages and VISA processing

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GEORGETOWN

We start at 7:30 in the morning and head for the Banjul ferry terminal where we will cross the river to Barra. From there we will head east along the north river bank. You'll get the chance to see some of The Gambia's nature and wildlife, meet people and see villages. For those who like birds there will be chances to see anything from cranes to sunbirds.

We will make a visit to the Wassu stone circles and a river trip where you may spot hippos, crocodiles and baboons. We will then spend the night at the Jangjang-bureh camp. The camp has cozy rooms with running water, toilets and beds with mosquito nets.

On day 2 we leave the camp after breakfast to visit Georgetown. You will se the local market as well as the old slave house. We'll be back home at around 7-8 pm.

With a chance to spot hippos, baboons and crocodiles
Tour include beverages, minimum is 4 persons

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ROOTS JAMES ISLAND

This is a very popular trip to the home of Kunta Kinteh. We start at 8:00 in the morning and head for the Banjul ferry terminal where we will cross the river to Barra. From there we will go to visit James Island, the infamous center for slaves some 200 years ago.

Today the island is a part of UNESCO's world heritage, just like the pyramids and other big buildings and areas that is important to save for the future.

Tour include complimentary food and beverages

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MAKASUTU

This is a trip to the Makasutu park just 45 minutes away. On the tour we'll see a lot of baboons and different birds. We will meet a fortune teller and it's also possible to make a boat trip on the Gambia river for 45 minutes and then back to the park.

We also visit the palm wine tapper where you will be able to try the palm wine called jungle juice. In Makasutu there will be cultural dancing after lunch. On our way back we also visit King Kombo where they make alcohols from fruits with different flavours.

Tour include complimentary food and beverages

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COOKING CLASSES

Have you tasted a lovely African meal and want to know how to cook it? Now you have the opportunity,This year I offer cookingclasses for you, your friends and / or family. Together with Mariama you will go to the market and buy the ingredients. Afterwards you will be cooking together in a nice, clean and modern kitchen. Take the opportunity to visit an Gambian family, share a meal and have a great time

Feel free to contact me for more information and prices.

 

DRUM- AND DANCE-CLASSES

Take the chance to fulfill your dreams, learn how to play the djembe and to dance. This year I'm organizing these classes together with professional drummers and dancers. This can be arranged for both small and large groups, both children and adults are welcome.

Feel free to contact me for more information.

 

SOUTH SENEGAL

The trip starts at 7am and we drive to the south of Senegal where we make a stop in Kafuntine. In Kafuntine we will join the boat trip to Kailo island village where we will visit the gigantic Boab baab tree as their God. We walk around in the village and see how people are living. The Casamance region of Senegal is an area of outstanding beauty, dominated by the river of the same name that winds through the picturesque and wildlife-rich landscape. You’ll find the country’s French influence is strong here, engrained in the likes of the local cuisine. While tourism is less developed in Casamance, there’s plenty of reason to pay a visit to this region, with huge draws including the long and deserted white sand beaches, as well as some great birdwatching opportunities. The landscapes are patched with more greenery than much of West Africa, while cooling trade winds help to temper the tropical climate, making it a pleasant place to explore.

Kafountine is the largest fishing village in Casamance. Here you can watch the fishermen bring in the catch of the day. Men and women wade into the waves to unload the boats and carry the fish back in large buckets on their heads to be sold or smoked. They quickly unload their catch before rushing back into the waves to fill their buckets once again. The rice fields surrounding the village are very fertile. Towards in the end of the year, in November or December, the fields are harvested by brightly dressed women in a line, rhythmically welding small knifes to gather the precious rice. With mango, orange, lemon and boabob treees.

Tour include complimentary food and beverages. Feel free to contact me for more information.

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SOS CHILDVILLAGE

Half day trip to the SOS childvillage. A guide will show you around in the village and tell about SOS childvillage work inte The Gambia. If you have som clothes or schoolmaterial you can bring them and give them to SOS.

Thank's to SOS childvillage alot of children from The Gambia in need gets help.

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BIRD WATCHING FOR 10 DAYS

We stay 5 days inland and 5 days at the coast

On this tour you will be able to spot alot of birds living in and around The Gambia. Som of the highlight of this tour is

Ahanta Francolin, Brown necked parrot, African wood owl, Grey's Eagle Owl, Verraus Eagle Owl, White back night her on, Goliath her on, Northern Carmine Beeater, Egyptian plover, African pygmy goose, White back vulture.

Depending on when your flight leaves for home, we make sure you'll get to the airport in time.