The Gambia Experience has released its new brochure featuring an extensive collection of inspiring holidays within The Gambia, and neighbouring Senegal, for travel from November 2020 to October 2021. Presented as an 84-page printed version and online as a flipbook, it includes accommodation for all tastes and budgets, including customer favourites, exclusive properties and new hotels.

Great value family friendly hotels, spa resorts, indulgent luxury hideaways, floating river lodges, and wildlife and nature reserves also feature.

Exotic wildlife, world class birding and great cultural activities offer plenty of opportunity for adventure in addition to fabulous beaches.

Wildlife safaris and upriver experiences include the River Gambia National Park, home to Baboon Islands and a  Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Working Camp offering simple accommodation, while across the border in Senegal, Fathala Wildlife Reserve provides the opportunity to observe larger game based in a luxurious lodge.

Boat trips, overland excursions and cultural experiences, including home cooking days in a typical Gambian household, are available to both private parties and larger groups.

River cruise options can be added to a holiday, with a seven-night itinerary aboard Harmony V – an elegant mega yacht with 25 luxury cabins. The Rivers of West Africa Cruise provides guests with a fascinating insight into life along the River Gambia before moving on to Dakar in Senegal, encountering ever-changing landscapes and an abundance of wildlife.

Beach resorts in north and south Senegal are also featured, and provide a perfect add-on to a Gambia holiday, or a stand-alone holiday with flights in and out of Dakar.

BROCHURE HIGHLIGHTS

Hotel Collections Accommodation, from simple 2 Grade to luxury boutique hotels & African lodges, is presented within Luxury, Unique and Classic collections.

New All-inclusive Resort Tamala Beach Hotel 4 grade, is an adult-only resort offering an idyllic beachfront location, whilst sister hotel Kalimba Beach Hotel, is featured on The Gambia Experience website.

Spa Escapes Coco Ocean Resort & Spa, is a striking beachfront hotel renowned for its impressive spa facilities. A selection of other hotels offer private treatments within guest rooms and include Ngala Lodge, a boutique hotel with luxury suites overlooking the ocean.

River Cruise Rivers of West Africa Cruise, seven-night itinerary aboard the mega yacht Harmony V,  January and February 2021.

Birdwatching Holidays & Tours, including private guided tours with The Gambia's renowned guide Malick Suso. Prices from £39pp for half day. Hotels presented for outstanding birdwatching include the family-run Bakotu Hotel, a favourite of naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham along with the Mandina Lodges. The lodges provide unique accommodation on and off the water at Makasutu Forest. Most hotels in Senegal offer ideal birdwatching opportunities.

Wildlife Encounters Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Camp, Mandina Lodges and Fathala Wildlife Reserve provide differing wildlife experiences, from monkeys and baboons to chimps upriver, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, rhino, and more.

Multi-centre and tailor-made holidays and tours are offered within The Gambia along with Senegal add-ons.

South Senegal Holidays Two hotels within Casamance, an area of outstanding beauty characterised by deserted white sandy beaches: Esperanto Lodge in Kafountine and La Paillote Village Hotel in Cap Skirring.

North Senegal Holidays Options within the Sine Saloum Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, include Keur Saloum and Les Palétuviers Boutique Hotel in Toubacouta, and nearby Fathala Wildlife Reserve offering 20 luxury, air-conditioned safari tents. The coastal resorts of Saly and La Somone, accessed via Blaise Diagne airport, just east of Dakar, feature Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa, the all inclusive Royal Horizon Baobab Hotel along with the quality eco-lodge Les Manguiers de Guéréo.

Wide Choice of Flights – The Gambia Experience continues to offer twice-weekly non-stop flights between Gatwick and Banjul, via its award-winning charter partner Titan Airways. Flight upgrade options include Star Class and Star Plus services. Regional departures during winter are offered from Manchester and Birmingham.

Sample Package Holidays from £749pp, based on 7nts B&B, at African Village Hotel, including flights, inflight meals, and transfers.

Loyalty Discounts – A £50pp loyalty discount on brochure-priced package holidays is available to customers who have travelled within the last three years with The Gambia Experience, or sister brands Cape Verde Experience, Goa Experience, Corsican Places and Sardinian Places.

Click here to view online brochure 

Call 01489 866 939 or visit Gambia.co.uk

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PRESS INFORMATION: The Gambia Experience 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.  In January 2020, The Gambia Experience received the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. (For more info about Feefo visit: www.feefo.com)

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