DESTINATIONS THE GAMBIA | WINTER SUN experts ASK THE ts Charlotte Marsh, sales consultant, The Gambia Experience
“The Gambia is the best of all worlds. It’s an English-speaking country and on the same time zone as the UK, so clients can hit the ground running. But The Gambia is all about variety – the beach, wildlife, culture and deliciously fresh fish. It’s a very
soulful country and the warm weather is matched by equally warm locals.”
Ida Cham Njai, founder, Yabouy Home Cooking “Visitors want experiences they can’t have at home. That’s why Gambian encounters such as a cooking class resonate with them. It’s a very social experience and you have more in common with each other than you think. It’s a special insight
into our culture; I’ve had a lot of repeat visitors and they’re now like family.”
Omar Sarr, guide, Discovery Tours “The Six Tours in One excursion means visitors can see The Gambia’s authentic side in one day. They’ll find that we’re a very welcoming country. Whether it’s a new face or someone we’ve known for a while, we’ll always smile at them.
There’s a reason why we’re known as the Smiling Coast.”
on cue, he squealed in delight as he spotted the vivid colours of a violet turaco on the bank. Tanji’s skyscape changed with the rising sun – in turn, revealing more of its feathered residents. The soft morning light carried a magnetism that had me helplessly
BOOK IT
The Gambia Experience offers a seven-night Boutique & Unique trip, including four nights’ half board at Mandina Lodges and three nights’ bed and breakfast at Ngala Lodge, from £1,599 per person, based on two sharing. Includes flights from Gatwick and all ground transfers.
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Old meets new in Brikama
spellbound. Of course, anyone could wake up early and catch a sublime ocean sunrise, but it wouldn’t be accompanied by a river brushed with gold, soundtracked by a world of wild birds. That’s when The Gambia really comes into its own. TW
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