Ecotourism
The Gambia, although only 70km across at its widest point, covers a wide range of wildlife habitats by virtue of the fact that the borders of the country follow the course of the mighty River Gambia.
Mangrove, coastal flats, freshwater riverbank, swamp forest, seasonal wetland, Guinea and Sudan savanna are easily explored by vehicle and boat.
The Gambia is home to over 500 species of birds and around half of these can be seen comfortably in a well planned two week itinerary.
Ecotourism
The Gambia offers an excellent introduction to West African birds and other wildlife, including Guinea Baboon, Patas Monkey and the noisy Red Colobus, the surprisingly elusive Hippopotamus, antelope such as Maxwell's Duiker and a range of reptiles from tiny lizards to the imposing Nile Crocodile. Add to that colourful butterflies, fragrant flowers and a tropical symphony of sound it is easy to see why many visitors return again and again.
Accommodation
The Gambia's well developed range of hotels and guest houses ensures that all tastes and budgets are catered for.
Whilst the majority of these are based in the coastal strip there are hotels, lodges and camps up-country where the eco-traveller can be close to nature and Gamban culture.
West African Tours
West African Tours has over 15 years of experience in the provision of both specialist and general natural history itineraries. We manage all ground services during your entire stay to ensure that the day-to-day flexibility that ecotourism requires is acheived. We are proud of our knowledgeable guides and our 4-wheel drive Land Rovers which ensure you get close to The Gambia's natural treasures.
West African Tours can combine many of these excursions to ensure your stay in The Gambia is an experience to remember. Why not combine your wildlife experience with a village visit or cultural display?
We can also organise tailored excursions for your particular interest, for example birdwatching, fishing, history or photography. West African Tours is able to organise a full range of ecotours, from day-long excursions to full itineraries for individuals or groups. Some typically popular itineraries are shown here. Please contact us with your ideas so we might offer you a detailed itinerary to accommodate your special needs and interests.
BEYOND THE GAMBIA
West African Tours is also experienced in the planning and logistics of multi-destination itineraries throughout the West African region, with agents in Benin, Cape Verde, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Senegal and Togo.
