If you are searching for an unforgettable adventure in The Gambia – one filled with nature, history and culture – then this a destination you cannot miss.
We depart from the hotel at 6 am In the morning and drive through the south bank to Soma. From there we will cross the river to the North Bank via the Senegambia bridge to Farafenni. Farafenni is a main commercial town a border between Gambia and Senegal. Here we will enjoy a guided walk through the local market experiencing the vibrant countryside lifestyle, and we will have our lunch on the way at a spectacular restaurant offering stunning view. After lunch, we will visit the famous stone circles in Wassu is the largest megalithic complex in The Gambia. And is part of a vast region declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. It consists of many laterite stones carefully carved into perfect circles that served as funerary monuments to the former elite of the region. From there we will have quick drive to Kuntaur.
This sanctuary is more than just a destination it`s a sanctuary of natural beauty and vital habitat for wildlife. The River Gambia National often called Baboon island, the park consists of six islands that are home to successful Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project. We will embark on a boat safari to see wild hippos peeking out of the water chimpanzees leaping from trees, manatees, and other wildlife. We may see crocodiles lounging in the river, after the boat trip we will rest and after have our first shore excursion to stroll around the rice fields, the rice fields surrounding the village, are vast alluvial flats used for rice cultivation, walking through these fields at sunrise or sunset is a favourite, for birdwatchers and photographers. We will also visit traditional Gambian hut to learn about family life social norms and cultural beliefs, you will have a insight into everyday lives of local families, after the excursion we will have comfortable overnight at kuntaur. Kairo Garden, it has cozy rooms, running water, decent toilets, and charming riverside view.
in the morning after our breakfast we will visit Janjanbureh was previously named Georgetown. And was at that time the second largest city in the Gambia. It is a former Brittish colonial settlement, we visit local market, museum, old slave house and other attraction.
And we will drive through the southern bank for lunch, at Absca Creek Lodge located in the middle of a mangrove forest. After drive back to the hotel.
2 Days/ 1 Night
Pick up time 6 am end time 6 pm