A summer holiday in The Gambia will provide an exotic alternative to busier Mediterranean resorts and an enriching holiday opportunity for many, with its uncrowded, golden-sand beaches, friendly beachfront hotels, welcoming and vibrant African culture coupled with its wealth of wildlife experiences. Less than six hours flying time from the UK and on GMT, it rivals long haul destinations without the distance or expense and, its outside of the Eurozone and therefore dining out and shopping offers great value.

The Gambia Experience operates year-round holidays, and its summer programme (operating between May and October), includes a variety of holiday options with a collection of early summer offers for both May and June travel. These include its popular luxury boutique and safari twin-centre, a luxury spa resort and a great family-friendly hotel on one of The Gambia’s best beaches.

A Luxury Hotel & Safari Lodge 7-night Twin-Centre
Combine a luxury beach holiday with a wonderful wildlife reserve where guests stay in air-conditioned safari tents and can witness large African game up close. This twin-centre holiday includes:

Ngala Lodge - Offering luxurious, adult-only accommodation (16yrs +) in a romantic setting, poised on burnished cliffs over a quiet cove with steps down to a beautiful, small sandy beach. Renowned for its individuality and art features, its spacious suites are furnished to a high standard while its al fresco restaurant, with views out over flowering tropical gardens and the Atlantic Ocean, is renowned for exceptional cuisine while providing the perfect setting to enjoy magnificent sunsets.

Fathala Lodge – Located across the border in Senegal, Fathala Wildlife Reserve is home to large African game such as giraffes, rhino, antelope, zebras, lions as well as monkeys and many more. The animals roam freely within the reserve and accommodation comprises a collection of luxury, air-conditioned safari tents which are arranged in pairs at the end of raised walkways close to a restaurant and pool area.

7-night packages are priced from £999pp, including a saving of £256pp for travel departing 29th May and 5th & 12th June (2018). This price is based on two sharing and includes return Gatwick to Banjul flights, airport transfers, Senegal transfers (ferry and road - 3 ½ hours), 4-night stay at Ngala Lodge (B&B) and 3-night stay at Fathala Lodge (half board), a guided game drive, a full-day island trip with lunch and a bush walk.

Coco Ocean Resort & Spa
This is one of The Gambia’s most striking hotels with impressive white Moorish architecture, and a stunning spa centre overlooking the beautiful Bijilo beach. Coco Ocean has established itself as one of the most popular places for discerning holiday-makers to stay with its elegance and exquisite surroundings.

7-night B&B packages are priced from £669pp, including a saving of £350pp for travel departing 22nd and 29th May and 5th June (2018). This price is based on two sharing and includes return Gatwick to Banjul flights, airport transfers and breakfast.

Ocean Bay Hotel
An attractive family-friendly hotel, Ocean Bay offers great facilities including three bars, two restaurants, a large swimming pool and a children’s play area. Set on a wide stretch of golden sand by the mouth of The Gambia’s mighty river, Ocean Bay provides the perfect place to enjoy the warm West African sunshine.

7-night B&B packages are price from £519, including a saving of £280pp for travel departing 22nd and 29th May and 5th June (2018). This price is based on two sharing and includes return Gatwick to Banjul flights, airport transfers and breakfast.

For more information/to book a holiday call The Gambia Experience on 01489 866 939 or visit Gambia.co.uk

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PRESS INFO: Early summer temperatures average 30 degrees and the climate remains dry until well into June. From July onwards, The Gambia’s spectacular green season is characterised by brief, tropical rain, mainly at night. Lush plant life and extraordinary bird life for which The Gambia is renowned, can be observed in their finery, while beautiful clouds of butterflies, and monkeys in the trees are a regular sight.

The Gambia Experience is a trade name of Serenity Holidays, a fully bonded tour operator under ATOL 1866 and member of ABTA, ABTOT, AITO and IATA. For further information, images and press trip enquiries please contact Louise Thomas or Stacey Parsons – tel: 01489 866 963 or email: press-office@serenityholidays.co.uk