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Full day • Island • Beach • Local life • Boat trip

Jinack Island – Adventure, Nature & Local Life

Escape to the peaceful beauty of Jinack Island on a full-day adventure combining ferry, jeep, boat, nature and local village life.

At low tide, the jeep can travel across the sand. When the water is higher, we complete the final part of the journey by small boat.

The tour always includes a boat trip along the island.

Jinack Island

Jinack Island is a peaceful and special place with wide beaches, palm trees, nature and small villages.

We experience local life, enjoy the surroundings and take time for the beach. On the island we enjoy a delicious lunch together.

What can you expect?

· Full-day private tour.

· Ferry and jeep journey.

· Boat trip along Jinack Island.

· Visit to local villages.

· Nature, mangroves and oyster banks.

· Time to relax on the beach.

· Delicious lunch on the island.

· Transport from your accommodation and back.

· Local guide.

A special day of adventure, nature and local life, discovering Jinack Island from both land and water.

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.

Morning to early afternoon • Nature • Mangroves • Oysters • Birds • Local life • Boat trip

Lamin Lodge & Daranka – Mangroves, Oysters & Silk Cotton Tree

Enjoy a peaceful boat trip through the mangroves around Lamin Lodge, where birdlife, traditional oyster harvesting and local culture come together.

Lamin Lodge & the mangroves

From Lamin Lodge you cruise through peaceful mangroves, enjoying the distinctive landscape and the many bird species that live in the area.

Traditional oyster harvesting

In the mangroves you see how oysters grow on mangrove roots. Local women traditionally collect them from canoes. This work is an important source of income for many women and offers a special view of everyday life in The Gambia.

Daranka & the Silk Cotton Tree

From Lamin Lodge we travel by boat to Daranka to visit the impressive Silk Cotton Tree.

This centuries-old tree still plays an important role in traditional rituals and local customs. Its enormous hollow trunk is so impressive that you can actually step inside – a remarkable place where nature, culture and local tradition meet.

Included

· pick-up and return to your accommodation

· transport to Lamin Lodge

· boat trip through the mangroves

· visit to the oyster areas

· boat trip to Daranka and the Silk Cotton Tree

· experienced English-speaking guide

· water and soft drinks

Practical information

· Duration: morning to early afternoon

· Departure: from your accommodation

· Transport: comfortable air-conditioned transport + boat

· Tour type: nature, culture and boat trip

· Language: English-speaking guide

· Drinks: water and soft drinks included

Why choose this tour?

This tour shows you a very different side of The Gambia in a short time: peaceful mangroves, traditional oyster harvesting, birds, creek cruising and the remarkable Silk Cotton Tree near Daranka.

A peaceful and authentic experience combining mangroves, local traditions and life along the water.

Half day or full day • Birds • Nature • Private tour

Birdwatching Gambia – Private Bird Tour with Experienced Guide

Discover why The Gambia is one of West Africa’s most rewarding birdwatching destinations, with an incredible variety of species found across mangroves, wetlands, rice fields, savannah and the coast.

You explore these areas with an experienced local bird guide, who adapts the tour to the season, current conditions and the birds you are most interested in seeing.

The tour is suitable for both experienced birders and travellers who simply enjoy birds and nature.

Half day or full day

Choose a half-day or full-day tour. A full day allows more time to visit several nature areas and search more specifically for special species.

Possible habitats include mangroves and creeks, wetlands and rice fields, savannah, woodland, lagoons and the coast.

What can you expect?

· A private birdwatching tour.

· An experienced local bird guide.

· A half-day or full-day option.

· Different bird and nature areas.

· Time for observation and photography.

· Transport from your accommodation and back.

Discover the birdlife of The Gambia

Whether you are an experienced birder or simply love nature, this is a relaxed and personal way to discover the remarkable birdlife of The Gambia.

Contact us for your Birdwatching Tour in The Gambia.

Half day or full day • Fishing • Creek • Sea

Creek Fishing & Sea Fishing in The Gambia

Enjoy a relaxed day of fishing in The Gambia, whether you prefer the calm creeks and mangroves or the open waters of the Atlantic.

The excursion can be adapted to your preferences and experience. Whether you fish regularly or simply want to try it, our local guidance helps create a relaxed day on the water.

Creek Fishing

Creek fishing combines peaceful waters, mangrove scenery and good fishing opportunities, making it a relaxing way to enjoy both nature and time on the water.

You fish from a boat at different spots in the creeks, depending on the conditions that day.

Sea Fishing

Prefer the open sea? Choose sea fishing along the Gambian coast, travelling farther offshore and fishing at different locations.

A suitable sea-fishing boat is used depending on the selected trip.

Half day or full day

Choose a half-day or full-day excursion, making it easy to fit a fishing trip into the rest of your holiday.

What can you expect?

· A private fishing excursion.

· Choice of creek fishing or sea fishing.

· Half-day or full-day option.

· Local guidance.

· Boat.

· Fishing rods and bait are provided.

· Transport from your accommodation and back.

· A relaxed day on the water.

A relaxed and enjoyable fishing experience, with local guidance and plenty of time on the water.

Full day • River cruise • Nature • Relaxation

Lazy Day River Cruise in The Gambia

Slow down and enjoy a full day on the water, surrounded by mangroves, creeks, birdlife and the relaxed rhythm of The Gambia.

Find a comfortable spot on the upper deck, enjoy the view and watch the landscape drift by. Along the way you see everyday life beside the water and have plenty of opportunities to spot different bird species and other wildlife.

If you like, you can try a little fishing or take a refreshing swim. Prefer to simply sit back and enjoy the scenery? That is just as perfect.

A fresh lunch is prepared on board during the cruise, bringing together nature, relaxation and a typically Gambian experience on the water.

Programme

· Transfer to Denton Bridge and board the pirogue.

· Gentle cruise through creeks and mangrove areas.

· Time to relax on deck and enjoy the scenery.

· Opportunities for birdwatching and observing life along the water.

· Possibility to fish or swim, depending on conditions and preference.

· Freshly prepared lunch on board.

· Return cruise to Denton Bridge during the afternoon.

Included

· Transport from the agreed pick-up location.

· Boat trip on a traditional African pirogue.

· Guidance by River Gambia Tours.

· Freshly prepared lunch on board.

· Water during the tour.

Practical information

· Duration: full day.

· Suitable for travellers who want to combine nature and relaxation.

· Wear light clothing and bring sun protection.

· Bring swimwear if you would like to swim.

· The programme may be adapted to weather, tides and local conditions.

Why choose this tour?

· A peaceful day on the water without a rushed programme.

· A beautiful combination of mangroves, creeks, birds and local life.

· Plenty of time simply to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

· Lunch is freshly prepared on board.

· A wonderfully relaxed day on the water, with nature, good food and plenty of time simply to enjoy The Gambia.