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This tour entails four major trips that are offered by other tour companies separately. It is not physically demanding as one may think, so we decided to do them in one day to provide our customers real value for the money that they pay to us. It is not a constant drive the whole day, in every 30-40 minutes,we stop at a place of interest.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the front door of your hotel. We will pick you up at the time specified 1 day before the tour. At the end of the tour we drop you at the same place.
Itinerary
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1
We walk through the Serekunda Market showing you some of the local products produced and sold in the Gambia. We explain as well what they are used for. You will see also vegetables, fish, dairy products and spices as ingredients for local dishes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Kachikally Crocodile Pool is a traditional shrine. Learn the amazing history of the spiritual crocs and the story of fertility of the waters of the pond. Stroke the crocodiles and shake hands with them before we board our jeep for the next attraction.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Next we visit in Abuko the famous "cattle market". This is to learn all about cattle farming in The Gambia and how these cattle relate to the average Gambian farmer.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We drive to Lamin lodge for a 20 minutes break for coffee or tea coupled with some home made doughnuts. After the break,we visit the main oyster collection point and learn about its use in the community.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This time we are ready for the safari which takes us into nearly 20 small villages and hamlets in the west and south of The Gambia. Our main aim is to see the real Gambia and not tourist Gambia. Stop in one of the villages along the way and see how the locals live as a social family. A local school visit. We will be telling you about the three types of educations in The Gambia and making stops at different points for a detailed illustration. Now we head to the paradise beach for lunch. We will spend her 2 h 30 min so you can relax on free sun beds or go for a swim.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
We drive about 22 kilometres to the Tanji fish market. Tanji is the biggest and busiest fish market in The Gamba. You will see the day’s catch come in and how fishes are being processed and preserved for exportation to other parts of Africa. You will discover and also see the role played by Gambian women in one of the major fishing industry. From the smoke houses of Tanji, we drive back home to our respective hotels with sound memories of the smoke houses of Tanji and the day as a whole.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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