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Trips

Explore beyond the lodge. Discover the real Gambia.

While The Gunjur Project Lodge offers comfort, culture, and connection on-site, some of the most unforgettable experiences lie just beyond our garden gate.

Our guided trips and excursions are designed to help you explore the beauty, rhythm, and richness of Gambian life, from fishing villages and markets to nature reserves and sacred sites. 


These are not tourist traps, they’re authentic, community-connected experiences led by trusted local guides and organisations we know and support.

Whether you want to wander through the wetlands with conservationists, explore hidden holy places, or sit with artisans under mango trees, we’ll help you build a flexible itinerary that fits your interests. Every trip supports local livelihoods and preserves traditions, and every step brings you closer to the soul of The Gambia.

Telephone:
+2203145757

Trip Highlights

Village Walks

Take a guided walk through Kajabang and neighbouring villages to meet local families, see how daily life unfolds, and hear stories passed down through generations.

Fishing Village Visit

Visit Gunjur beach in the morning to watch the boats come in, fish get offloaded, and smokehouses prepare the catch.

A vital insight into the local economy and food culture.

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Environmental Walks

Join local eco-guides from GEPADG and explore the Bolong Fenyo Community Nature Reserve, home to wetlands, savannah, and a vast range of wildlife and plant species.

Bird Watching (Off-site)

Explore key locations like Bolong Fenyo, Tanji Bird Reserve, or Abuko to spot hornbills, herons, rollers, and migratory birds.

Trips can be tailored to casual or serious birders.

Holy Rocks & Sacred Pools

Visit Gunjur’s sacred holy rocks and pools, sites of deep cultural and spiritual significance, often linked to traditional belief systems and local history.

Batik Factory Visit

Watch traditional batik being made by hand under the shade of mango trees.

Learn how to create your own print or buy directly from the artisans supporting their families.

City Tours (Banjul)

Explore Gambia’s capital, Banjul, visit Albert Market, Independence Arch, and catch a glimpse of urban life.

Coastal Day Trips

Spend the day on Paradise Beach in Sanyang, sunbathe, swim, and enjoy local food and drumming performances.

Transport, sunbeds and refreshments can be arranged.

Lamin Lodge & Mangroves

Visit a wooden stilt house perched over mangrove channels.

Watch wildlife, relax with a drink, or take a dugout canoe ride through the peaceful creeks.

Kartong Riverside

Meet the oyster women working along the riverbanks and take a canoe ride across to Senegal’s border, an eye-opening half-day adventure.

Kartong Reptile Farm

Discover the fascinating world of reptiles at Kartong Reptile Farm, home to a diverse collection of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles.

Learn about their role in the local ecosystem, conservation efforts, and how these remarkable creatures are cared for. A visit here is both educational and thrilling — perfect for nature lovers and curious minds alike.

Wide Open Walls / Arty Village

See buildings transformed by international artists through this inspiring community art project.

Great for photographers and culture lovers.

Fathala Wildlife Safari

Take a day trip into Senegal for a West African safari adventure.

Spot giraffes, zebras, rhinos and more roaming freely in Fathala Wildlife Reserve—passport required.

Kayaking at Tanji

Glide through Tanji Creek past mangroves and birdlife, taking in the peaceful scenery and coastal charm of this traditional fishing village by kayak.

Abuko Nature Reserve

Walk forest trails in Gambia’s oldest nature reserve to spot monkeys, antelope, crocodiles and birds, an easy escape into local wildlife and conservation.

Kunta Kinteh Island Day Visit

Travel by road and boat to visit Kunta Kinteh Island, a powerful historical site central to the transatlantic slave trade, moving and unforgettable.

Tanji Bird Reserve

Explore this quiet coastal reserve with over 300 bird species, monkeys and reptiles.

A peaceful place for birdwatching and nature lovers near Tanji town.

Trip Information

  • All trips are arranged by the lodge in partnership with trusted local guides
  • Half-day and full-day options available
  • Transport, entrance fees, and guide costs can be arranged in advance or discussed on arrival
  • All trips support local communities, guides, and conservation efforts
  • Itineraries can be tailored for families, couples, school groups, or solo travellers

Ready to Go?

Speak to us during your stay or message ahead to start planning.

Whether you’re after a single adventure or a full itinerary, we’ll help you explore Gambia with insight and heart.

Telephone:
+2203145757

Why Explore with Us?

Ethical, Local Experiences

Our trips are led by people who live and work in the areas you’ll explore.

Your money stays in the community and helps sustain jobs, culture, and conservation.

Hidden Gems & Cultural Depth

You won’t find these moments in a brochure.

From sacred stones to fish smokehouses, we take you where life happens, not where tourists gather.

Personalised to Your Interests

Tell us what you love, wildlife, history, food, culture and we’ll help plan trips that align with your pace, budget and curiosity.

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