The Gambia Experience is offering winter sun deals on a wide choice of holidays to The Gambia. With its great value packages, the operator also highlights the added value of low cost resort spending by way of The Gambia's reasonably priced restaurants, inexpensive shopping and getting about and, being outside the Eurozone. Furthermore, with its superb climate and temperatures averaging 32 degrees, miles of uncrowded sandy beaches and six hours flying with no time difference, The Gambia has all the appeal of longer haul destinations but without the distance and jet lag.

Catering for all tastes and budgets The Gambia Experience's collection ranges from simple two grade hotels to luxury boutique & spa resorts and includes a new all-inclusive option along with a choice of magnificent river lodges and wildlife and bird reserves. With almost 30 years' experience of the destination the company also prides itself on its expertise in arranging tailor-made and multi centre holidays along with a collection of engaging cultural excursions with both group and private tours.

Direct flights are offered from Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester with the option to fly in style with Star Class and Star Plus upgrades available on The Gambia Experience's exclusive Titan Airways Gatwick service.

Winter 2016 17 offers include seven night packages priced from £449pp based on accommodation in a 2 Grade hotel (a saving of £216pp) with flights and transfers included, plus there are savings of up to *£300pp on luxury holidays:

White Horse Residence – Boutique hotel - Homely and peaceful : Save up to £350pp on winter holidays – 7 nts  half board from £606pp
Best described as intimate, peaceful and homely, White Horse Residence is the perfect choice for couples who want to enjoy personal service and most of all, peace and quiet. The property was once a beautiful, self-designed home, and the owner is an attentive host to his guests. The pool has stunning views down to the beach, perfect for soaking up the sunshine.

Sunbeach Hotel – 4 grade hotel and an all-inclusive beach lover's paradise: Save up to £236pp – 7 nts AI from £699pp
Recently added to The Gambia Experience winter 2016/17 programme, Sunbeach hotel has undergone substantial refurbishment, and is perfect for families, friends and couples alike seeking a fabulous beach holiday. Right next to Cape Point beach (one of The Gambia's best), there's ample space to space to relax on the vast stretch of golden sand and enjoy all the perks of all-inclusive board.

Kombo Beach -  3.5 grade - A vibrant and lively beach hotel: Save up to £250pp – 7 nts B&B from £485pp
Experience vibrant and exciting African drumming and dancers, along with great food and a wonderful beachfront setting, Kombo Beach is a laid-back hotel, perfect for both couples and families alike. And, new for the upcoming winter season all Superior Rooms will have been refurbished.

Bakotu 3 grade hotel -  A birdwatcher's paradise: Save up to £260pp – 7 nts B&B from £499pp
Birdwatchers will be in their element at this unassuming hotel in Kotu.  Wander past the pool and Bakotu's charming village-style guestrooms to find an impressive elevated viewpoint over the creek, the perfect spot to watch the local birdlife through a set of binoculars. This hotel is a popular choice for BBC presenter Chris Packham, who runs part of his birdwatching tour from here.. Find out more about birdwatching holidays here. 

Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Boutique hotel - luxurious and tranquil: Save up to £350pp - 7 nts B&B from £856pp
The impressive, white architecture between palm trees and the ocean make up the luxurious 5* property that is Coco Ocean Resort & Spa.  A tiered pool leading down to the beach, blue stained glass windows and private beach cabanas all combine to provide an unforgettable holiday to The Gambia. Comprising a range of luxury suites, each and every guestroom is stylish, and features African inspired ornaments, whilst its renowned spa offers a range of treatments to completely unwind.

Ocean Bay – 4.5 grade hotel - Perfect for families: Save up to £240pp – 7 nts B&B from £545pp
A popular 4.5* property located along the golden sands of Cape Point, Ocean Bay is a fantastic choice for families - where parents can relax and soak up the sunshine and the children can play. With a large pool, a children's play area and a large sandy beach complete with volley ball net, there's plenty for the kids to do. Adults can indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy a refreshing drink in the bar or relax on the sand.

Ngala Lodge – Boutique hotel – A quality hotel with individual style, high level personal service & wonderful cuisine: Save up to *£300pp – 7 nts from £869pp
Boasting glorious views of the Atlantic Ocean from the infinity pool and grounds, Ngala Lodge is an adult only hotel which has a distinct character and luxury appeal and is perfect for a romantic break. Positioned on the cliffs above a quiet sandy cove, guests can spend days relaxing on the beach or by one of the two pools, and the evenings enjoying the second to none cuisine prepared by British chef, Jonathan Groves.

Ideal for three night add-on stays to a week on the beach... 

Mandina Lodges – from the Unique Collection – Magnificent retreat in the heart of the African bush yet 45 mins drive from main resorts – 3 nts half board from £349pp
Offering an exclusive, back to nature and wildlife theme, the Mandina Lodges provides its guests with a peaceful haven in the heart of Makasutu Forest alongside a tributary of the River Gambia.  There's a choice of stilted, floating, mangrove and jungle lodges and here guests will achieve total relaxation surrounded by the many species of exotic, beautiful birds, monkeys and baboons and a plethora of wildlife that has made this enchanting forest their home. A three night add-on stay (to combine with a hotel based holiday) will cost from £349pp.

Hopping over the border to Senegal…
Stays across the across the border in neighbouring Senegal are also offered by The Gambia Experience, providing even more opportunity to experience the real Africa, most notably for its unique wildlife:

Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal – from the Unqiue Collection: Luxury safari tents where it's all about the animals! – 3 nts B&B from £475pp
For a fantastic wildlife experience The Gambia Experience features accommodation in the heart of a nature reserve, where the animals roam freely and guests can watch monkeys, spot giraffes, photograph giant derby eland, buffalo, warthogs, rhinos and many more. Accommodation is in the form of luxury safari tents (equipped with air-conditioning and open air shower), which provide opportunity to enjoy a great wildlife location and to relax by a plunge pool with views of a man-made watering hole - which the monkeys love to pay a visit to! Three night add-on prices are available from £475pp.  

Press Information
The above prices include flights with inflight meals, hotel transfers and airport taxes and are subject to availability. For more information on this press release and further projects please contact Louise Thomas on
0845 330 2077 or email press-office@serenityholidays.co.uk.

The Gambia Experience was established in 1987 and is a trade name of Serenity Holidays, an independent and fully bonded tour operator under ATOL 1866 and a member of ABTOT 5216, ABTA, IATA and AITO.

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