A Gambia holiday has its own sense of magic; a quiet alchemy of light and beauty, incarnated in the golden sands of its beaches, the endless skies and stunning sunsets, and in the smiles of its welcoming people. Being in the same time zone as the UK with only a 6 hour flight you can be by the pool or in the sea on the same day as you fly and with no jet lag...

2017 British Travel Awards

Further to our 2016 success, we're delighted to have been nominated as the 'Best Small Holiday Company to Africa' at the 2017 British Travel Awards.

Wide range of flights & hotels

As the UK's only Gambia specialists we can offer true destination knowledge, the widest range of year-round flights and the broadest choice of hotels, with something to suit all tastes and budgets.

A specialist resort team

Our dedicated team in The Gambia are on hand to make sure your holiday runs as smoothly as possible. They're there to reassure you and to answer any questions you may have.

Something Unique

We've explored The Gambia and found the finest properties available - most of which are exclusive to us. We're on hand to make sure you find the best hotel for your holiday of a lifetime.

2015 Gold Trusted Merchant

We pride ourselves on our customer service and are always looking to improve our holidays and the service we offer. Read the most recent independent customer reviews for The Gambia Experience.

From our MD

Chris Rowles, our MD, has been with The Gambia Experience for over 23 years and is one of the country’s biggest fans. Here he shares his updates from the Smiling Coast.

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