Combined tours in the Gambia
Our combined tours are popular among people who want to see a lot of the Gambia in a short time. Maybe you are only visiting for a short time or you just want to see as much as possible so that you can spend the rest of your vacation laid back on the beach.
We currently have three combined tours, you can book them through contacting us directly or on Tripadvisor.
You can of course also make your own combination. In that case – contact us!
6 IN 1 DAY SAFARI TOUR
Our 6 in 1 experience is designed for travelers with short stays or limited time. In just one day, you get the best mix of nature, culture, history. A complete Gambian experience.
This tour you will visit the following places:
Kachikally Crocodile Pool, the Serekunda Market, Lamin Lodge, woodcarving factory in Brikama. Paradise Beach The Tanji Fishing hub
BANJUL CITY TOUR
In this tour we explore the capital city and discover more about The Gambia. We will visit The National Museum of the Gambia, The Arch 22 monument and Albert market.
SOUTH GAMBIA TOUR
On this tour we head to south Gambia and visit Sanyang which has the most beautiful beach in the whole Gambia. We also visit Tanje – a vibrant fishing village.
Albert Market
We will visit the colorful and lively Albert market, it a street market full of energy. It named after Queen Victoria´s husband Prince Albert Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The market is divided in to three sections. The wholesale, retail market, the food market and the tourist market.
There is a riverbank few meters behind the market. You can watch pirogues traditional boats. And the ferries come and go.
Brikama woodcarving factory
The woodcarving factory. Is the largest woodcarving factory in the Gambia. Aproximately 200 woodcarvers are members and here you can find various items made from different woodtypes. The market features over 50 stalls. Selling vibrant tie dye fabrics, handmade leather, sandals and traditional jewelrys. We will explore the market to see various of items.
The Arch 22
We will climb upstairs. And you will a outstanding view of the capital. Upstairs there is small museum. Which has some interesting historic events. And artifacts about The Gambia. The Arch 22 is a monument located in on the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway. The monument was built to mark the military coup in 1994 through which former president Yahya Jammeh came to power.
The arch is 35 meters high and is designed by a senegalese architect called Pierre Goudiaby Atepa, Goudiaby Atepa hasdesigned a lot of interesting buildings such as the BCEAO bank headquarters in Dakar and the ECOWAS building in Lomé, Togo.
The National museum of The Gambia
We will visit The National museum of the Gambia. The biggest museum in The Gambia. It obtained all one has to know about historical and cultural, artefacts, from the prehistoric times to the modern era.
The museum opened in 1985 and has an archeological section and also a historical section. The exhibitions are curated by mr Hassoum Ceesay who is a well known historian.
If you are interested knowing more about the history of the Gambia – this is the place to go.
The Serekunda Market
If you are looking to feel the real soul of The Gambia, there`s no better place than Serekunda market.
The Serekunda Market is the largest and most vibrant commercial hub in The Gambia and here you can find everything imaginable. The market is active daily and the energy is wild and the colors endless. And is built like a labyrinth of small, crowded, alleys.
Kachikally Crocodile Pool and Museum
The Kachikally Crocodile Pool is known for it healing powers. People from different part of The Gambia still visit this holy place. And is home to roughly 80 to 100 West African crocodiles. The crocodiles are docile and you can actually touch them and take photos with them. Onsite there also is a museum that displays Gambian history. Traditional musical instruments, artifacts, photographs masks, ancient tools. The museum gives visitors opportunity to truly understand the culture, traditions, and history of the people of The Gambia.
Makasutu cultural forrest
Makasutu is a wildlife reserve located near Brikama. The plants and trees that grow here have been widely used to cure illnesses, make marriages stronger and to boost fertility.
Learn about the nature, do a canoe trip through the mangroves and get your fortune told by a fortuneteller!
Cooking expedition
Learn how to cook a traditional Gambian dish! This trip is for all you foodies who are interested in trying local food. Together we will shop and prepare a traditional Gambian dish together with the oldest of the Kassama sisters – Jatoo!
Fathala – Senegal safari
Experience the wild side of Africa and meet zebras, lions and giraffes!
On this full day tour you will have the chance to see the animals in their natural habitat. This excursion is one of our most popular trips and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Lazy Day River Cruise
If you like being on the water this relaxing and exciting river cruise is for you!
Kunta Kinteh Island
You´ve probably heard about (or read) the famous book Roots, by Alex Haley. The book is about a young Mandinka boy called Kunta Kinteh who is captured in his home village Juffure by slave traders. He is exposed to the cruelties of the westerners and is taken to America to be sold as a slave. The book tells the disturbing story of the lives of Kunta Kinteh and his descendants.
There are two ways how you can get this tour. Either by car or by boat.
Monkey park
One of The Gambia´s happiest and most relaxing places to visit. Surrounded by nature and filled with playful friendly monkeys.
The Bijilo Forrest park. Also known as the monkey park. Is located near Senegambia. The Forest park is a protected nature reserve and serves as a home to a lot of different monkeys like green vervet monkeys. Western red colobus, senegal bushbabies and campbell’s mona monkeys.
The park is also good for birdwatching since a lot of different birds can be seen here.
There is over 4,5km of signposted foothpaths where you can walk and hear the sounds of nature make it around beautiful and refreshing. You can feed the monkeys and take plenty photos with them.
Visit a village – community and local Gambian school excursion
If you want an experience that moves you and stays with you forever – then welcome to our village tour and local school tour!
We will visit a village, the womens garden, and a local school. You will have the opportunity to meet locals, learn about our way of life and meet the school children
Lamin Lodge Day Trip
Experience something special.
Lamin lodge a unique creek side rustic wooden restaurant and bar sorrounded by a dense mangrove forests, it offers a beautiful atmosphere full of wildlife, here live monkeys entertain guests.
At Lamin Lodge we will drift through tidal bolongs (creeks) of the River Gambia and along the way we will see colorful birds, local women in small canoes, harvesting oysters from the mangrove roots. A traditional practice that adds a unique cultural element to the trip, we will visit a gigantic tree called elephant tree or silk cotton tree, which stood strong for generations. It a great spot for photos, this tree is not just big it carries stories, culture. And we will visit a local factory where shells are processed into cement and paint.
Tendaba Camp
Whether you are a serious bird watcher or simply looking for something unique, this experience will leave you astonishing.
Tendaba Camp is one of The Gambia´s most established and lodges. Located approximately 150 km upriver from the coastal resort areas. Established in the early 1970´s. Tendaba is one of the first lodges to be established in The Gambia and is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
It´s located up the river in a village called Kiang Kwinella home to over 300 birds species. Including the African finfoot, goliath, heron and several varieties of kingfishers. The lodge features many rooms, ranging from traditional style huts and bungalows all equipped with private showers. There is also a onsite restaurant which serves fresh seafood. On our way home we will make an fascinating visit to nursery school.
Sunset river cruise
This trip is for all you sunset lovers! Witness the dramatic transition of colors over the river while the evening breeze cools the air.
The journey starts in the afternoon when we pick you up from your hotel to continue to Denton bridge, Banjul. There we will join a boat. Also known as a pirogue. On which we will be cruising through the creeks of River Gambia. After 2 hours we arrive at Lamin lodge. A creek side rustic wooden restaurant and bar surrounded by a dense mangrove forest. We will have our dinner there.
After we have enjoyed our dinner we will drive back to your hotel.
Pick up 4 pm end time 8 pm
Kuntaur / Georgetown
On this trip we will visit the Stone circles in Wassu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and then continue to the Chimpanze rehabilitation sanctuary on Baboon island.
Expect a two day trip filled with history and wildlife!
The Paradise beach,
Feel the sort sand on your feet and take a dip in the crystal clear waters.
This trip is all about relaxing and enjoying the beach. Paradise Beach is unique here we refresh swim and get a free sun beds. The Rainbow restaurant serve drinks and food for those who want that.
Tanji fishing village
The Tanji Fishing Port is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich site in The Gambia, we will see hundreds of people gathered on the shore fishermen hauling in heavy nets. women expertly haggling over prices. And porters carrying overflowing baskets of fish on their heads from the surf to the stalls, fishermen from across The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, and beyond all coming together in one place. Different languages, different tradition, one shared purpose. To hustle to survive. We will see a line of narrow brightly painted wooden boats on the beach. We will visit the sheds where fish are preserved.
Wassu stone circles
Whether you are a history lover, cultural explorer – this is a must see!
image walking among mounments that have stood for years, built without modern tools, still standing strong and silent.
This is a UNESCO World Heritage. Site featuring ancient megalithic pillars arranged in circles.
Dating back over 1,000 years. they are burial sites for an ancient, and they remain one of the most mysterious archaeological wonders in west Africa.
There is a museum onsite. To know about The Gambia history, particularly Stones Circles.
Airport transfer pick up and drop off
We provide reliable transport to and from Banjul International Airport. Whether you are arriving late at night or departing early we will make sure you travel in comfort safe and on time.
MONEY EXHANGE
We can also assist you with currency exchange upon arrival in The Gambia.
Every journey with Kassama tour contributes positively to local communities. We believe in giving back to the communities that welcomes our guests.
Kayaking tour
Sunset kayaking experience is designed for travelers who want to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the natural world.
We will begin late in the afternoon as light begins to soften, you launch your kayak onto calm flat waters and the river calmly carries reflections of the sky as it changes color minute by minute. This experience offers a peaceful way to explore the nature, the quiet movement of the kayak allows you to glide smoothly through the river without disturbance.
The atmosphere here is pleasant, you will spot and hear the sound of birds as they return to their nests. Life vests are provided, and refreshments will be served.
This trip offers nice photo opportunities.
What is included and other info
All the tours include pickup and a drop off and a highly knowledgeable guide.
– Water, sunscreen and a sunhat may be a good idea for tours where you spend several hours outside.
If you have any questions or lack some information – don´t hesitate to contact us.
Each inquiry will be processed by us immediately.
We are very flexible, we will listen to your demands and desires.