THE GAMBIA

From golden sands and palm trees on tropical beaches to more than 500 species of bird, The Gambia is proof that good things come in small packages

A small yet humble nation of touristic promise

While The Gambia might be known as the smallest nation on the African mainland, it has equally developed a reputation as one of the continent’s most tourist-friendly

countries.

An obvious draw is its promise of warm weather, yet The Gambia is so much more. Home to everything from quiet tropical beaches and colonial architecture to an abundance of flora and fauna that is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, it’s nothing less than a hidden gem along the West African shoreline.

The landscape is largely comprised of forests and marshland that surround

the River Gambia, a 1,120-kilometrelong waterway that runs through the heart of the country and into Senegal and Guinea.

Further, the City of Banjul, formerly known as Bathurst, is the country’s northern capital and the most densely populated metropolitan area. However, it must be noted that it is only the country’s fourth largest city.

With Brikama to the west and Bakau to the south and a thriving traditional, cultural and ecotourism scene spanning across the eastern reaches of the country, there is something for everyone when it comes to exploring The Gambia.