Things to Do in Banjul

Take part in this full-day tour and learn more about the slave trade history through the many sites you'll visit along the way.

A trip to James Island where Africans were taken on ships to be sold as Slaves. Slave museum

A tour around The Gambia's capital city and surrounding areas, to familiarize everyone with the main places to visit.

Enjoy a full-day tour to the Fathala Wildlife Reserve and feel the thrill to see wildlife up close

On this tour we will visit Banjul the capital. We will see crocodiles and monkeys. Lastly we will visit a street market in Serrukunda.

Explore the Senegambia region at your own pace with your personal guide in a private vehicle for 4 days. An opportunity to deep oneself into the Senegambia's Fauna & Flora, History and most importantly culture & tradition of its amazing inhabitant. Book this tour to have a true experience of the Senegambia in just 4 days. However, the tour package is based on 2 sharing the room. If it is single occupancy, there will be a surcharge for single supplement. If you require a visa or entry clearance, please acquire them before hand for both Senegal (Single entry visa) and The Gambia (Multiple entry visa or be ready to pay for another visa at land border when coming back into the Gambia. Approx. $75.00 per visa) . An optional Lion Walk of about 30mins if available for those who dare to take part (paid locally approx. $41.00 per person). Please bring along your passport and yellow fever certificate along. The ferry schedule and condition is beyond my control as it is a public ferry

Enjoy a half-day tour to Banjul the capital city of Gambia and learn more about the history of this fascinating city

Tour to Fathala Wildlife park in Senegal to see Zebra, Antelope, Giraffe, Rhino, and Buffalo

Visiting one of Gambia's Eco Forest in a beautiful settings. Explore the creek in a canoe (30 -40 mins) and roam the palm forest for 1 or 1 1/2 hrs with chances of wildlife sightings. Meet with some locals who use the forest to practice their trade or culture, such as the fortune teller and the palm wine tapper. Please bring along your swim suite for the use of the swimming pool (if in use at the time)

Embark in this 2-day trip and learn about the history of Gambia. Discover its beautiful nature and many traditions.

Visit 7 of the top attractions in Gambia on a day trip from Banjul. Head to the monkey park, drive to the crocodile pool, go on a boat tree through the mangroves, and much more.

The menu varies from meat and fish dishes like Yassa, to Benachin rice. We also make local juices like Baobab and Wonjo juice, which is a dark cranberry-coloured juice, made from boiling the dark red flower from the sorrel plant. We will take you to a local market, dress in a traditional Gambian outfit and help you shop for food items or you to take home. We will then give you the guidelines on how to cook Gambian cuisine. You will then do the cooking including all the preparation of meats, vegetables, fish and rice. Finally, we sit as a family and friends and devour the meal before returning to the hotel.

Enjoy a full-day tour to the Makasutu Culture Forest and discover the unique ecosystem of this region with its several different landscapes

Immerse yourself in the local culture on a tour of a Gambian village. Visit the Gunjur Snake Farm, shop for fresh fish and vegetables at the Tanji Fish Market, and enjoy a traditional Gambian lunch.

Experience the wildlife of Africa in one day Please note: Passport atleast 6 months before expiration needed Have you always wanted to spot African animals in the wild Then this is the tour for you Our tour guide, with over 20 years of experience, will take you to show you the wildlife that Africa has to offer. He will also provide you with all the information needed to understand these animals. In this tour, you will be able to visit Senegal coming from the Gambia in a single day. During the tour, you will take the ferry to Barra, the Northern part of the Gambia. Then, you will cross the border and visit the Senegal Safari Park.

Enjoy this amazing South Gambia safari, discover wildlife and the Sanyang village.

This is a relaxing and lazy day spent on board a 60ft modern Gambian-style river pirogue. with a lot of fun, fishing swimming and sunbathing at upstairs of the boat.

This excursion is for nature-lovers and for people who are interested in culture, history and natural medicin. In Makasutu you will be learning about the different plants and trees as well as the traditional uses for them. Then we take a canoe ride along the Mandinga Bolong creek in a traditional African pirogue. You will also have the possibility to try out some fresh palm juice or get your fortune told by the local Marabout.. The entrance to Makasutu is 1500 GMD (2025) and is not includedin the tour Be aware that most places in the Gambia only accept cash and no credit cards.

Join a local family at their eating table for this cultural food adventure. Each meeting is personal, with only your own family/party and the local family.

The African nightlife is a night cultural entertainment event happening, only twice in a week that’s Tuesdays and Saturdays

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.

Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with a local family in Kololi. Enjoy meal preparation and engaging conversations.

Fathala, safari park is home to Rhino, Elands, Giraffe, Zebra and much more. Join us in an open top Landrover jeep for a unique experience

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. Be aware that most places in the Gambia only accept cash and no credit cards.

Join a local family in Kotu for a cultural food experience. Prepare meals, converse, and learn about their daily life.

Trip along the river Gambia where you will get the chance to see chimpanzees and Hippos in the flesh. We will have an overnight stay in Georgetown. During our trip, you will be able to see the stone circles at Wassu, a UNESCO world heritage site.

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. Be aware that most places in the Gambia only accept cash and no credit cards.

Roots Juffureh River Cruise Visit the ancient Albreda trading station and the flagpole thought to have been a pathway to freedom for slaves. Enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise toward Kunta Kinteh Island,

This experience will take you into the day to day life of a Gambian woman and family. We go to the market to shop for food, daily, to feed our families, and also buy products at the market. Let us show you what Gambia looks like through the eyes of Gambian women. We want to show you the amazing country we live in, meet new people and enjoy authentic home cooked food, that you can learn how to make with us. We started this business after being encouraged by our first guest, who is a friends Wife. We took her out, at her request, to experience these things we are offering, The experience was amazing for all of us, and now we wish to share this with you. Our other goal is to send a child to school each year with proceeds from our experiences. We believe it is important to teach our children well, to become strong adults.

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to a nearby village, explore the historic Kunta Kinteh Island, and enjoy a sunset cruise along the Bintang Bolong River.

We depart early around 06.00hrs and head to Banjul for our ferry crossing to Barra. We will be welcomed into the Fathala Nature Reserve currently 2000 acres of a natural environment which many African Wildlife have now made their home. On our 4 X 4 vehicle, we will be able to follow the animal tracks through the wilderness in search of some of the species that roam the area. In just 1 - 2hrs, it is possible to spot Giraffes, Rhinos, Giant Elands, Zebras , Antelopes, Warthogs, Buffaloes to mention only a few – How lucky you might be? Don’t forget your cameras – this may be your only chance to take some amazing pictures! Lunch in the wild and drinks are available to buy during the day at the park. An optional Lion Walk of about 30mins if available for those who dare to take part (paid locally). Please bring along your passport and acquire your visa(s) if you required one plus yellow fever certificate. The ferry schedule and condition is beyond my control as it is a public ferry

Discover the highlights of Banjul on a day tour. Visit the largest town in Gambia, Serrekunda, learn about the meat culture. Take a guided walk through the Bijilo Forest Park etc

Discover the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Gambia and Senegal through expertly guided tours. These immersive experiences include visits to UNESCO-listed Heritage Sites, bustling local markets, and serene beaches, ensuring a deep connection with the region’s history and wildlife. Tailor-made itineraries cater to individual interests, providing unique, off-the-beaten-path adventures away from typical tourist crowds. Enjoy personalized service from knowledgeable local guides while relishing refreshments, snacks, and traditional lunches included in the tour. Full-day and half-day options are available, allowing for flexible travel plans.

Discover the history of Senegal and The Gambia on a guided tour. Visit the holy city of Touba and the colonial city of St. Louis. Explore the Bandia National Park and see rhinos, giraffes, etc.

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.

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

This is a half day trip which includes History, Museums and Wildlife. We will visit Arch 22, and museum in Banjul the capital. We will visit a local market to experience the culture and see crocodiles and monkeys up close