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Discover The Gambia 7-days

DAY 1

ARRIVE IN BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

International flight arrives Banjul, The Gambia. Upon arrival at Banjul airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Orientation. The remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 2

BANJUL

After breakfast, Banjul City Tour. Visit the markets, museums, Batik factories, monuments and other points of interest.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 3

ABUKO NATURE RESERVE

Visit the Abuko Nature Reserve and Brikama Carving Center. The Abuko Reserve is the principal Nature Reserve in the country. Walk through the jungle where you might see monkeys, chimpanzees and many types of exotic birds. Sometimes crocodile, lion and antelope can be found. On the return, stop at the village of Brikama, famous for its wood carving market. Dinner and overnight in Banjul.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 4

JUFFURE

Visit Juffureh, the ancestral home of the late Alex Haley, best-selling author of Roots. Grandma Karafa Kinteh, the oldest living relative of Alex Haley, will welcome you.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 5

CRUISE

Cruise on the river Gambia where dolphins will generally show their presence. Stop at a Mandingo Village to experience village life. Be entertained by a mini cultural festival. The river meanders its way from Banjul on the Atlantic coast through typical African villages for 300 miles into the interior of Africa. You can travel through the original routes where slave ships sailed and visit exotic historical places like James Island, Albreda Slave market and Juffure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 6

LEISURE DAY

Enjoy a free day at leisure to relax on the beach, shop or take an optional tour. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional entertainment.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 7

DEPART

Morning at leisure before departing for your onward flight

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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Call (+001).215.471.8555 for tour pricing, or click here to request a quote online. Special children and group rates available.

Tour Price Includes:

Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Round trip airport to hotel transfer, Assistance with airport departure formalities, First-class hotel accommodation in double occupancy, Tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle, Trained english-speaking tour guide, Admissions to all listed sites, Luggage Handling, Meals indicated by B, L, D

Tour Price Does Not Include:

International flight to Africa, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities

Single Supplement is the additional price paid for single occupancy of a room.

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Airfare

Continent Tours can secure competitive international airfare from most destinations to Africa. Click here to request a quote online, or call (+001).215.471.8555 for details.

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