Day 1
Arrival day - absorb a different destination on your airport transfer. Orientation walk and dinner in the hotel.

Day 2 - Cultural excursion
An off-the-beaten-track adventure following the coast and uncovering the Gambian way of life, including a visit to a local compound, craft market, sacred crocodile pool, and fishing village. Stops are made to observe the antics of chattering monkeys and the many exotic and colourful species of birds.

The afternoon is spent at your partner school where you will receive a warm Gambian welcome from the students and teachers.

Day 3 - A day as a Gambian student
Enjoy the day with your partner school. Pay a courtesy call to the local village Chief and Alkalo to introduce yourself and learn about the village hierarchy. Then get immersed into Gambian school life, taking part in the day's classes.

Day 4 - Makasutu Forest excursion
Visit the Makasutu Cultural Forest, a palm forest situated on a beautiful meandering tributary of the River Gambia. The morning is spent exploring the mangroves in dugout canoes followed by a nature walk through the forest hoping to catch a glimpse of a few monkeys, monitor lizards and possibly even baboons. After an African lunch, members of the Jola tribe will come to demonstrate their dancing and you will have the chance to join in.

Day 5 - Volunteeting
Support your partner school with a day of volunteering. From planting a vegetable patch, to painting a mural on a school wall, we can tailor-make your volunteering day to suite yours and your Gambian partner's requirements.

Day 6 - At leisure
Day at leisure in your hotel. 

Day 7 - Farewells
Once more spend the day with your partner school, taking part in classes or finish your volunteering project. In the afternoon, it will be time to say your goodbyes and enjoy the farewell celebrations.

Day 8 
​Departure day.