Have you ever wondered where The Gambia is, what it is known for and whether it is a holiday destination for you? Our experts have put together some great information on all of this!
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Where is The Gambia?". Although The Gambia is the smallest country within mainland Africa, it holds a unique place along the west coast, nearly surrounded by Senegal and its location along the Gambia River is a notable geographic feature.
This beautiful nation is a popular tourist destination for European travellers, especially the UK, thanks to its warm climate, stunning beaches, and relatively short flight time from Europe.
Why choose The Gambia for your holiday?
The Gambia is a fantastic introduction to Africa, with a diverse range of activities and a unique culture. Travel to The Gambia without hassle on our very own Titan Airways flight, enjoy a flight time of just six hours and no jetlag! Customers can also choose to upgrade to Titan’s Star Class to begin their holiday in style. Lastly, English is widely spoken in The Gambia, making it easy to communicate whilst on your holiday.
The Gambia Experience have a superb range of hotels available, from beachfront luxury, to boutique, family-run hotels. Each of our hotels are hand-picked by our destination experts, making it easy to choose the perfect hotel for you, be it your first holiday to The Gambia or not.
What is The Gambia known for?
There are plenty of fantastic excursions, experiences and sights to see on your holiday to The Gambia, and it is renowned for its magnificent birdlife and opportunities to spot 600+ species in the country’s varying habitats.
We are proud to offer fantastic birding tours with first-class local guides, such as Malick Suso. We have been working with Malick for many years and continue to be blown away by his unbeatable knowledge of The Gambia’s birdlife. The Gambia Experience customers can book a half or full-day birding tour with Malick, or for those looking for the ultimate birdwatching holiday to The Gambia, Malick can offer private birding trips along the River Gambia, which includes overnight accommodation from two to five nights.
How many countries border The Gambia?
Geographically, The Gambia is the smallest African country on the continent, and it is surrounded by Senegal on all sides. Senegal is another fantastic holiday destination, and our team of experts can help you to organise a holiday in the French-speaking country. Many customers opt for a tailor-made holiday, combining the delights of both Senegal and The Gambia, with a 45-minute ferry crossing between the two countries.
Why not opt for a few days on the stunning beaches of The Gambia, before hopping over the border to Senegal and its remarkable Fathala Wildlife Reserve? Here you can spot a wide range of safari animals from zebras and giraffes to rhinos and warthogs.
Browse our interactive map to discover our higlights in The Gambia.
