A longer stay allows you to enjoy all that The Gambia has to offer at a leisurely pace. Spend days relaxing by the pool or beach interspersed with days out exploring. How much or how little you do is entirely up to you. Fly from Gatwick, Birmingham or Manchester.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in The Gambia
Arrive in the afternoon at Banjul Airport where our local representative will meet you and show you to your shared transfer vehicle. Choose where to stay from the following hotels; each has something different to offer.
- The adult-only clifftop boutique hotel, Ngala Lodge (45-minute transfer)
- The luxurious Coco Ocean Resort & Spa (30-minute transfer)
- The intimate adult-only Leo’s Beach Hotel (35-minute transfer)
- The family-orientated Ocean Bay Hotel (45-minute transfer)
And remember, if you can’t decide, you can always split your holiday between more than one hotel!
Day 2 to 14 - Relax or explore
Spend your days relaxing by the pool or in your hotel garden, intersperesed with days out and about exploring the markets, villages, beaches, rivers and forests of The Gambia.
You’ll find a full list of organised excursions here or hire a driver and guide if you prefer to explore independently.
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See wildlife including monkeys, crocodiles and a magnificent variety of birds or try your hand at cooking West African style. Visit Tanji fishing village to see the colourful pirgoues being unloaded, watch a traditional wrestling match or visit a secluded beach. You could even spend a day visiting Senegal and the Fathala Wildlife Reserve.
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In the evenings take romantic walks along the beach at sunset, before dining under an African night sky, either at your hotel or at one of the many excellent restaurants just a short walk or taxi ride away.
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Seeking some ‘me time’? Both residents at Coco Ocean and guests from our other hotels may book a treatment or Spa Day at the luxurious Coco Ocean Spa with its Moroccan Hammam and thalassotherapy pool. Our guests receive a 15% discount on all full-priced individual treatments, so don’t miss out!
Day 15 - Bid farewell to The Gambia
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll have time for a walk on the beach, a dip in the pool or some last minute shopping. Your mid-morning pick up will take you back to the airport to check-in for your flight home.
Details -
This itinerary costs from £1,225 per person (based on 2 sharing) and includes shared transfers and return international flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham Airports.
What's included?
Included:
- Prices start from £1,225 per person
- 14 nights accommodation on B&B basis
- Return flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham with 20kg luggage allowance (and in-flight meals when flying from Gatwick only)
- Shared transfers
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
