Top Things to do in Gambia
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Gambia, Gambia
This small country in western Africa has become more popular recently as a beach destination for European travelers. It’s a relatively short flight, there’s no time difference, and lodging is generally very affordable. River Island National Park in Banjul is fantastic for watching wildlife (especially the native baboons).
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1. Private Half Day Banujl City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A tour around The Gambia's capital city and surrounding areas, to familiarize everyone with the main places to visit.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Susie Y
Arrived and booked for the Lion walk after the safari in good time and the walk was arranged for 13.00. The safari it’s self was really quick and all the animals there were seen within the first 30 mins at the man made watering holes. The rest of the time was just riding about in the dust, A word of warning please make sure you have a scarf to cover your nose and mouth, We arrived back at reception to be told we would be called for the lion walk. No one came. Our guide went to see them and came back to us to inform us that it would not be taking place until 2.30pm or afterwards or not at all. Their reason was that a large coach load had taken our place. I was really upset as it was my birthday and the walk with the lions was a very special present. Due to my age and health status I know I shall never have a another opportunity to do it. Our guide even pleaded with the reception staff to just let me go to no avail. I was gutted and even back in the UK I am still.
2. South Gambia Tour - Fishing village and Paradise Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The South Gambia-tour is for people who are interested in seeing something more than the tourist areas. The Tanji Fishing Center is one of the major fishing communities in the Gambia and the Paradise Beach in Sanyang is a beautiful and peaceful place.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 765kingsleye
Overall, I had an excellent experience with Jimmy. He picked me up from Banjul airport at 1am as planned and dropped me off at my hotel. In addition to the above, I was looking for a tour guide to show me around Banjul and Jimmy was excellent. He was able to plan the Banjul itinerary around my time/availability with enough flexibility. He picked me up from the hotel and dropped me off at the end of the tour. Jimmy is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend this tour! 10/10.
3. Senegal and the Gambia 8 days 7 nights trip.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
we are a team with 13 years guiding experience, for Senegal and the Gambia, we would like to share our experience and hospitality with you please, please for any information contact our we are available any time, thank you for visiting our website.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By PieterdeN
It was hard to find an organisation that makes tours both through Senegal and Gambia. Triptours did a good job, but at the high end of the price rage for relatively cheap locations, unlike we are used to travelling in Asian countries. Realise that your guide should be bi-lingual (French and English) if you want to see both countries. The roads are surprisingly good, so your car can easily drive 100km/h. That is the good news. The bad news is that there is not much to see or do. And if you are at a location like Georgetown or Kuntaur, these are backwaters in the heat with minimal attractions. Anyhow, it was an interesting trip in an old (>12 years) car without airco. The guide, Alpha, was knowledgeable, but more up to date with Senegal than with Gambia. In general, all guides we have seen are more socialising than in Asia. They will f.i. share your meals. Make sure that you check Triptours' advise regarding hotels, you might find better alternatives, such as Sindola Safari Lodge (advisable) and Kinkeliba lodge in Mar Lodj. We finished in Mar Lodj, waiting for a flight out due to the corona crisis. Triptours proved helpful with information, but in the end we escaped with our regular flight after an interesting two weeks.
4. Banjul City Tour - Culture and history
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 7 reviews
On this Banjul City Tour we will be visiting some of the main attractions for people who are interested in history! During this tour we will visit the Arch 22, Gambia National Museum and the Albert Market which is named after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Admission fees to the venues are not included
Reviewed By 812mariamt
Me and my friend went on this tour with Jimmy - and we loved it. We had a tight schedule that day, and Jimmy made sure that we got to see the things we wanted to. He's a good guide and has a lot of knowledge about the country. Would 10/10 recommend this tour!
5. See It All – Safari Tour
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 14 reviews
This excursion is for those of you who want to experience a lot in a single day. We start early in the morning and visit Kachikally Crocodile pool, Serekunda market, Lamin lodge, The wood carving factory in Brikama, Paradise Beach in Sanyang and Tanji fish market. This is a whole-day trip. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen! NOTE: Admission fees (Kachickally Crocodile Pool) and fees for boat trip (Lamin Lodge) are not included in the price.
Inclusions: Knowledgeable Local Guide
Exclusions: Entrance tickets for the different attractions are not included in the price.
Reviewed By 765kingsleye
Overall, I had an excellent experience with Jimmy. He picked me up from Banjul airport at 1am as planned and dropped me off at my hotel. In addition to the above, I was looking for a tour guide to show me around Banjul and Jimmy was excellent. He was able to plan the Banjul itinerary around my time/availability with enough flexibility. He picked me up from the hotel and dropped me off at the end of the tour. Jimmy is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend this tour! 10/10.
6. Private Real Life Tour (4 X 4 Adventure)
Experience the real Gambia in a day adventure with unscheduled stops to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the urban and rural life of the smiling coast . Drive through the most densely populated town of Serrekunda, then to the rural villages including a visit to a traditional family compound and a stop at a local school before our lunch and relaxation break at paradise beach with a chance to swim and sunbathe. On our return journey, if time permit, we will stop to sample the palm wine. We then continue to Tanji fish landing site to roam the beach before heading back to our hotel.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Bottled water, Soda/Pop
Exclusions: WiFi on board, Breakfast, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Susie Y
Arrived and booked for the Lion walk after the safari in good time and the walk was arranged for 13.00. The safari it’s self was really quick and all the animals there were seen within the first 30 mins at the man made watering holes. The rest of the time was just riding about in the dust, A word of warning please make sure you have a scarf to cover your nose and mouth, We arrived back at reception to be told we would be called for the lion walk. No one came. Our guide went to see them and came back to us to inform us that it would not be taking place until 2.30pm or afterwards or not at all. Their reason was that a large coach load had taken our place. I was really upset as it was my birthday and the walk with the lions was a very special present. Due to my age and health status I know I shall never have a another opportunity to do it. Our guide even pleaded with the reception staff to just let me go to no avail. I was gutted and even back in the UK I am still.
7. Lazy Day
Cruise along the sheltered meandering tributaries of River Gambia.....On our Lazy Day Excursion
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Breakfast, Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks
8. Private Janjangbureh Overnight Tour
We depart early to explore both sides of the Gambia (north and south),we drive cross to the North Bank to visit the Wassu Stone Circles, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive to Kuntaur to board our boat to explore the River Gambia, a 2-3hrs relaxing cruise. Be on the lookout for Hippos, Crocodiles, Baboons, Monkeys, colourful birds and Chimpanzees. We will be cruising around River Gambia National Park (RGNP) before returning back to Kuntaur for our evening drive to Janjangbureh. (Please note; Chimpanzees are kept on islands and visitors are only allowed to sail around the islands) The next morning, we exploring the Island on foot and depart after lunch towards our hotel On the return journey, if it falls on a market day we would stop to visit a ‘Lumo’ (our weekly African open flea market) an opportunity to witness traditional bartering in this unique setting.Proceed to visit one of the local family compounds to learn about the traditional way of life
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Susie Y
Arrived and booked for the Lion walk after the safari in good time and the walk was arranged for 13.00. The safari it’s self was really quick and all the animals there were seen within the first 30 mins at the man made watering holes. The rest of the time was just riding about in the dust, A word of warning please make sure you have a scarf to cover your nose and mouth, We arrived back at reception to be told we would be called for the lion walk. No one came. Our guide went to see them and came back to us to inform us that it would not be taking place until 2.30pm or afterwards or not at all. Their reason was that a large coach load had taken our place. I was really upset as it was my birthday and the walk with the lions was a very special present. Due to my age and health status I know I shall never have a another opportunity to do it. Our guide even pleaded with the reception staff to just let me go to no avail. I was gutted and even back in the UK I am still.
9. Genuine "4 Tours In 1 Day" (south of Gambia)
This tour entails four major trips that are offered by other tour companies separately. It is not physically demanding as one may think, so we decided to do them in one day to provide our customers real value for the money that they pay to us. It is not a constant drive the whole day, in every 30-40 minutes,we stop at a place of interest.
Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By 190722Christine
I’ve used this company for many years and their standard of service is excellent. This year we were an adult family group of 8. We did the 4 x 4, Fathala including Lion walk and the Lazy Day cruise. All amazing and very enjoyable. It does not matter which hotel your staying in Lamin will send a car and take you to the office to book your trips and return you to your hotel. I always email him prior to arriving to arrange this. He will also email a price list to see what’s currently available and on what days. Descriptions of trips and itinerary can be found on their website. It’s very easy to see why they have the Trip advisor award of excellence.
10. 4wd Adventure
Join us on our off the beaten track adventure which follows the coast but uncovers The Gambia village way of life by also traveling through the bush. We make unscheduled stops such as a primary school visit, traditional family compound and also to observe the varieties of chattering monkeys' and many exotic and colorful birds.We drive close to the beach where you will enjoy buffet lunch and relaxation before PALM WINE compound where you will learn how palm wine is "tapped" and will also be offered some wine to sample. Next we visit the TANJI NATURE TRAIL showing various aspects of Gambian Culture. On our return passing slowly by a fishing village on the way with an explanation of the importance of this industry.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
