The Gambia

Mainland Africa's smallest country, stretching along the Gambia River and known for Atlantic beaches, birdwatching and slave-trade heritage sites.

The Gambia lies in West Africa, a narrow strip of land along both banks of the Gambia River. Apart from its Atlantic coastline to the west, it is surrounded on three sides by Senegal, making it the smallest country on mainland Africa; English is the official language. The coast has beach resort areas such as Kololi and Kotu, while the wetlands along the inland riverbanks are renowned for birdwatching. Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites and the Stone Circles of Senegambia are both World Heritage Sites. The dry season from November to May is peak tourist season. The main gateway is Banjul International Airport, and you can also travel overland to and from Senegal.

Destinations

• Banjul
• Serekunda
• Janjanbureh

Itineraries

• Senegambia & Upper Gambia River Loop – A two-country loop heading south from Dakar through The Gambia, visiting Kunta Kinteh Island and the upper river before…
• West Africa Six-Country Overland – An epic overland journey heading south from Dakar through six countries to Monrovia, including the Bijagós Archipelago.