Day 1: Arrival & Beachside Relaxation (Banjul / Kololi)
- Arrival at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
- Transfer to your hotel in Kololi or Kotu Beach
- Check-in and relax at the beach
- Explore the Senegambia Strip – lively area with shops, music, and restaurants
- Dinner at: Scala Restaurant (seafood & Gambian dishes)
Day 2: Cultural Discovery & Markets
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Albert Market in Banjul (local crafts, textiles, spices)
- Explore Arch 22, a historic monument with city views
- Visit National Museum of The Gambia
- Afternoon: Bakau – see the Kachikally Crocodile Pool (sacred site)
- Dinner at: The Butcher’s Shop (modern West African-European fusion)
Transport tip: Arrange a private taxi or driver for the day (ask hotel concierge)
Day 3: River Gambia Cruise & Wildlife Experience
- Early start: Full-day trip to River Gambia National Park or Makasutu Forest
- Spot baboons, hippos, monkeys, and birds
- Visit a traditional Mandinka village
- Guided forest walk and canoe trip
- Lunch in the bush lodge or packed picnic
- Return in the evening to your hotel
- Dinner at: Ngala Lodge Restaurant (fine dining with ocean view)
Day 4: James Island (Kunta Kinteh Island) & Roots Tour
- Day Trip to Albreda and Juffureh
- Start from Barra (cross the river by ferry)
- Visit Kunta Kinteh Island (UNESCO site – slave trade history)
- Explore the Roots Museum and learn about Alex Haley’s book Roots
- Packed lunch or eat at local riverside café
- Return by evening
- Dinner at: El Sol Restaurant (Spanish tapas & cocktails)
Tip: Bring water, sunblock, and a hat. Tour can be emotional due to historical context.
Day 5: Beach Day & Departure
- Relaxing breakfast
- Enjoy final swim or beach walk at Cape Point Beach
- Optional visit to Tanji Fishing Village
- Lunch by the sea at Captain’s Table or Calypso Beach Bar
- Transfer to the airport for departure
