Full day • Culture • Nature • Wildlife • Birds • Boat trip

Pelican Island 4-in-1 – Culture, Nature & Wildlife

Enjoy a colourful and varied day in the southwest of The Gambia, where local culture, nature, wildlife and a relaxing boat trip around Pelican Island all come together. Visit a special mosque on the beach, a Turtle Conservation Project and The Gambian Reptiles Farm in Kartong, then enjoy a boat trip around Pelican Island, surrounded by mangroves, birds, peace and nature.

Mosque on the beach

Visit a unique mosque directly beside the beach, an atmospheric place where religion, local life and the coast come together.

Turtle Conservation Project

Visit a project dedicated to protecting sea turtles. Learn more about the animals, their habitat and the importance of conservation.

The Gambian Reptiles Farm – Kartong

At The Gambian Reptiles Farm in Kartong you learn more about snakes and other reptiles found in The Gambia and their role in the local ecosystem.

Pelican Island

Travel by boat around Pelican Island, enjoying mangroves, birds and the peaceful landscape along the way.

Around the island, there is time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, mangroves and rich birdlife.

Lunch by the river

There is an opportunity to have lunch at a riverside restaurant, where fresh fish and lobster may be available.

Lunch is not included in the tour price.

Included

· transport throughout the tour

· experienced local guide

· entrance fees according to the programme

· boat trip around Pelican Island

· water and soft drinks during the tour

Not included: lunch and personal expenses.

Practical information

· Duration: full day

· Tour type: private tour or small group

· Route: beach mosque, Turtle Conservation Project, The Gambian Reptiles Farm in Kartong and a boat trip around Pelican Island

· Focus: culture, nature, wildlife, birds and local life

· Lunch: possible at a riverside restaurant, not included

· Programme: order may change slightly depending on local conditions

Why choose this tour?

This 4-in-1 tour combines culture, conservation, reptiles, birds and a boat trip around Pelican Island in one varied day.

A relaxed and memorable way to discover the nature, culture and local life of South Gambia.