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The Gambia is a tiny slice of West Africa, but it packs in fine beaches, a world-class chimpanzee reserve, colourful markets and some of the continent's best birding
It’s no wonder that The Gambia is so popular with winter holidaymakers. Friendly, tropical and peaceful, The Gambia is a short flight from Northern Europe and its costal resorts around Banjul are perfect for a lazy poolside break.
More intrepid travellers can head inland to find more classic West African landscapes. Cruise along the River Gambia to spot playful chimpanzees or basking hippos and trace the history of the slave trade at James Island.
Birders will be in seventh heaven at the Bao Bolon Wetland Reserve, a protected area of salt flats, marshland and wetland that is home to a huge number of species.
Call them what you will – touts, fixers, gigolos – but ‘bumsters’ can be a pain. If you’re not interested in their insistent offers of chaperoning services, tell them plainly that you’ve got no work for them.
Bird-watchers will benefit from a specialised guide. Bring your own mosquito net and plenty of repellent.
7th August 2011 Blog
Our intrepid traveller sets out to find hippos but uncovers Gambia's biggest mystery instead
31st July 2011 Blog
Marie hitches a ride with a Dutch family to avoid the advances of local Gambian bumsters
24th July 2011 Blog
Our intrepid adventurer heads south into Gambia and ponders: how long in Africa is long enough?
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