Full day • Culture • Local life • Market • Beach • Fishing community

South Gambia 4-in-1 – Culture, Local Life & Nature

Discover the colourful south of The Gambia on this varied full-day tour, where local life, markets, traditions and the coast all come together. Visit Kachikally, lively Serekunda Market and the cattle market near Abuko, enjoy a relaxed stop at Paradise Beach and finish in Tanji as the fishing boats return at the end of the day.

Kachikally Crocodile Pool

We begin at Kachikally Crocodile Pool, a well-known cultural and spiritual site in Bakau. Crocodiles live in and around the sacred pool, and you hear more about local traditions and the significance of this special place.

Serekunda Market

Next you visit lively Serekunda Market, one of the largest and busiest markets in The Gambia. Experience everyday local life among colourful stalls, fresh produce, clothing, spices and small shops.

Abuko cattle market

Then visit the cattle market near Abuko, where local traders come together to buy and sell cattle, goats and sheep. It is a lively place that shows a very different side of daily life and the local economy.

Paradise Beach

We make a relaxed stop at Paradise Beach, with time for a drink, an optional lunch, a swim in the ocean or simply enjoying the coast.

Lunch is not included in the tour price.

Tanji fishing village

We finish the day in Tanji, one of The Gambia’s most colourful and lively fishing villages. In the late afternoon fishing boats return from the sea and the beach becomes a vibrant scene full of activity.

Watch the fresh catch being unloaded, sold and processed as fishermen, traders and families work together on the beach, while smokehouses fill the air with the scent of smoked fish.

Tanji is pure Gambia: colourful, busy, authentic and full of local life.

Included

· transport throughout the tour

· experienced local guide

· entrance fees according to the programme

· 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: Bakau, Serekunda, Abuko, Paradise Beach and Tanji

· Focus: culture, local life, markets, beach and fishing community

· Lunch: possible at Paradise Beach, not included

· Programme: order may change slightly depending on local conditions

Why choose this tour?

South Gambia 4-in-1 combines different sides of the country in one day: traditions, markets, local enterprise, beach and the lively fishing community of Tanji.

A colourful and lively day that brings you closer to everyday life in The Gambia.

SEE WHAT YOU WANT!

If you want to make an excursion in The Gambia, I can recommend the following.

Tour guide Aladin, from River Gambia Tours is the best thing that can happen to you in The Gambia. I dare say that, because I travel a lot and therefore have a lot of comparison material.

Why at Alladin?

– He speaks good English
– He quickly understands where your needs lie
– He has humor and is always cheerful
– He’s reliable
– In consultation with him, and after hearing his advice, you can put together your trip yourself (“cherry picking”)
– He makes a competitive offer after you have made your choices, without any surprises or extra costs afterwards
– In addition to Alladin, you also travel on your excursion with a good driver in a reliable car
– You decide for each part of the trip how long / short you want to stay with each part. You do not have to adapt to a large composite group as with the other providers, you are completely flexible
– Alladin keeps any overly obtrusive providers of stuff away from you kindly but urgently, because his sense of responsibility towards his customers is great
– You can choose from all the sights in The Gambia, such as (appointment of all excursions), and also spread this over several days if the wish list becomes too long.

An additional advantage to do your excursion at Alladin is that the money you pay goes to the local population instead of a large travel company.

Lots of fun!