This tiny and narrow country on the African continental mainland is simply a delight for beach bound tourists with its 80km shore line and shining silver sands that exhilerate.

Situated in the mainland of the African continent, Gambia is bordered on the north, east and south by Senegal. It has a small coast on the Atlantic Ocean in the west.

Gambia has become a home for ethnic groups from various parts of the world, with no natural barriers to intervene. It is interesting to note that Europeans figure prominently in the nation’s history. Alex Haley’s book “Roots” is set in Gambia and this country strives to project and portray to the world the rich heritage of the African people.

Tourist attractions in Gambia

Visitors across the world choose to laze and linger in the magnificent coasts of Gambia with its tempting beach resorts and bustling yet friendly fishing villages.

Gambia has more to boast than just the coast and the stunning sun and surf. The abundant natural reserves such as Abuko and Kiang West, the historical slaving locales of St.James Island and Jufureh and the vibrant culture of this mystical country leave many a visitor open-eyed.

Wildlife is popular and easily recognised animal species are found in the Abuko Natural Reserve which is one of the best places in the world to see the three species of monkeys namely vervet, patas and red colobus, at one place. River Gambia National Park is a home for chimpanzees and oribi and duikers, members of the antelope family can also be seen here in abundance. Cobs, roans, waterbucks and derby elands can be spotted in the direr grassland areas. And not to miss the birds of Senegambia which is a major tourist attraction.

The resort of Gambia is most frequented for bird watching. There are over 300 species of birds to for a traveller for a traveller to identify!

The “Holy Forest” Makasutu is an all-in-one excursion of sorts and a traveller can undertake a safari drive, go for a forest walk, ride a boat, watch the birds, or indulge in cultural entertainments organised in abundance in Makasutu.

Gambia is renowned for sports, and going sport fishing along the river which meanders with Gambia from the west on the Atlantic to the east, cutting the country into two halves, is is sure to keep the tourist excitingly occupied.

Beach casting is again popular in western part of Gambia in Sanyang, Gunjur and Kartung. Creek fishing and deep sea fishing and sun bathing are other must-try recreations in Gambia.

The Gambian Culture

Experience the weddings and public concerts admist the striking performances of kora strumming griots, watch the wrestling matches in so traditional a style in Serekunda arena, shop for a bargain at Banjul and Serekunda, indulge in the excellent music and dance in this West Africa’s better known travel destination with a professional tourist infrastructure.

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