Award-winning and fully-protected holidays
We are aware that tourism can have both a negative, and a positive impact on the environment and local communities. In The Gambia, we strive to ensure, as in all our destinations, that the effect we have is a positive one.
We believe that when we travel, we are ambassadors for our own country. We should respect other cultures and religions and behave in a manner that encourages others to respect us.
The Gambia is predominately a Muslim country, so please dress modestly, especially away from the main resort areas.
Please always ask permission when taking photographs or video. While many people are happy to have their pictures taken, others are not, and a few may ask for money.
We do not offer all-inclusive hotels in The Gambia, encouraging you to enjoy locally owned and run restaurants. There is a great variety of very reasonably priced restaurants in tourist areas selling a range of cuisines from around the world.
We also recommend that you use local guides and encourage you to purchase souvenirs in the markets and locally-owned shops. In doing so, you are ensuring your visit benefits the wider community.
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