Discover where The Gambia is, what it’s known for and what makes this beautiful country such a compelling holiday destination.
Have you ever wondered, where in the world is The Gambia? Despite being the smallest country in mainland Africa, it holds unique and distinctive charm along the west coast. It's surrounded almost entirely by Senegal, and defined by the Gambia River winding elegantly through its core.
This beautiful nation is a popular tourist destination for European travellers, especially the UK since it is part of the Commonwealth. Expect warm climate, stunning beaches, and a direct, short flight from Gatwick and Manchester. Fondly known as 'The Smiling Coast', you'll enjoy guaranteed winter sun, while closer than the Caribbean and hotter than the Canaries. English is widely spoken throughout The Gambia, making it easy to communicate during your stay.
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 with ease on our exclusive charter flight, with a flight time of just six hours and no jet lag. Customers can also choose to upgrade to Star Class to start their holiday in style.
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?
Your holiday to The Gambia offers a wealth of unforgettable excursions, experiences, and sights, with the country famed for its spectacular birdlife and opportunities to spot more than 600 species in its varied 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. Such knowledge has earned himself the respect of nature royalty, with Chris Packham even favouring Malick as his go-to-guide when visiting The Gambia.
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, completely surrounded by Senegal on all sides. Senegal is another fantastic holiday destination, and our team of experts can also help you to organise a holiday here too, should you enjoy a visit to both countries. 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 highlights in The Gambia.
