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Our Trips to The Gambia
Below is a sample of our trips to The Gambia. All trips below can be arranged on different dates on request.
We also tailor make trips for groups and individual. Contact us for more information.
Cultural Experience at Footsteps in Gunjur, Gambia
Location: Gambia, Gunjur and nearby areas.
Date: On request. One week.
Group size: From two to twelve people.
Accommodation: Footsteps Eco Lodge.
Price: Contact us for details.
Description: Travel off the the tourist areas to enjoy a week near a Gambian village, staying at peaceful Footsteps Eco.Lodge. Experience Gunjur and responsible projects. Gunjur is located on the coast about 45 minutes drive from central Gambia and the airport. You will stay at Footsteps Eco-Lodge, a lodge that cares about the local community and surrounding environment. They have taken responsibility thereafter.
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Birdwatching in The Gambia
Location: Gambia, Gunjur and nearby areas.Date: On request. One week.
Group size: From two to twelve people.
Accommodation: Footsteps Eco Lodge. Price: Contact us for details.
Description: The Gambia is famous for its many different bird spiecies. This trip brings you to varous places where different spicies are being observed frequently. All the excursions are within a radius of 1,5 hrs drive from your lodge. Footsteps, your accommodation is an oase in its self when it comes to birdwatching and as a hotspot for many birders. During a couple of hours resting by the fresh water pool you might identify tens of different spiecies. Our local birind expert, Alex will join you the four days excusrions by vehicle while Lamin will take care of the excursion in and around Footsteps area.
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Responsible Tourism in The Gambia - Myth or Reality?
Location: Gambia, Various destinations.
Date: One week on request, available throughout the whole year.
Group size: From four to fifteen people.
Accommodation: At a local guesthouse, small hotet or eco-lodge.
Price: Contact us for more details.
Description: Since responsible tourism was implemented in The Gambia the country has shown increased social and economic growth. The impressive engagement to the local people and the commitment among the small scale enterprises have been strengthen in partnership. Join this trip and you will meet passionate people; from the people behind responsible tourism in The Gambia to the small scale producers willing to share their experiences. This trip is developed for those who wants to learn more about responsible tourism in The Gambia.
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Yoga on the Beach in The Gambia
Location: The Gambia: Kartong
Date: Different dates available:
8th -15th February 2013
1st -8th March 2103
Level: All levels.
Accommodation: Sandele Eco Retreat.
Price: For one week NOK 4500,- based on two sharing room. NOK 5500,- for single room. For ten days NOK 6500,- based on two sharing room. NOK 7500,-
for single room.
Description: This trip is a unique possibility to practice yoga and explore what The Gambia has to offer. As participant you will practice yoga twice daily by the sea. You can explore local villages and the cultural atmosphere of drumming and dancing. Including in this trip is accommodation with breakfast and dinner at one of the best eco resorts in The Gambia. Enjoy the peace. Activities is addition to price mentioned. Instructor on this is Deepa Moodgal.
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Community Excursions Folder, The Gambia
Location: Gambia, Various destinations.
Date: On request every day throughout the whole year.
Group size: From one to twelve people.
Accommodation: The excursions can be arranged from any accommodation providers.
Price: Contact us for more details.
Description: Are you going to The Gambia? Take a few days off the tourist track to experience small scale projects in The Gambia. Community Excursions Folder consist of six different excursions which can all be booked separately of each other, from one to six days full of local experiences. Learn how tourism can have an impact on a local community and how important it is for tourists to supports these projects. The excursions varies from “Catch your own lunch”, “Drumming and Dancing” lessons, Storytelling and Paper Recycling Skills Project, Solar Cooking, Tie & Dye and the women project BAFROW.
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City and Nature Experience in Gambia
Location: Kotu and Gunjur, Gambia.
Date: October to April.
Price: NOK2250. 25% discount for travel in March and April!
Included: Three nights at Kombo Beach Hotel and four nights at Footsteps w/ breakfast all days.
Transport to / from the airport. Information upon arrival by our local guide. Local sim-card.
Description: On this tour you get the best of the best. Spend the first few nights at Kombo Beach Hotel in the city and tourist area before heading to the village of Gunjur and Footsteps Eco-Lodge. Adventures range from hectic markets in the city, restaurants and entertainment to the peace and tranquility of endless deserted beaches, nature walks or visits to the bustling fishing villages. Choose from a wide range of outdoor activities, or just relax in the sun - the choice is yours! You will stay at the only two Travel Life Gold Award in Sustainability - places that are found in Gambia, Kombo Beach Hotel and Footsteps Eco-Lodge.
