{"id":3768,"date":"2019-12-16T14:32:21","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T14:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/gambia\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2019-12-16T14:33:41","modified_gmt":"2019-12-16T14:33:41","slug":"13-reasons-the-gambia-should-be-your-next-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/13-reasons-the-gambia-should-be-your-next-holiday","title":{"rendered":"13 reasons The Gambia should be your next holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"article-header\">\n<div class=\"hero-area-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"leadAsset section\">\n<div class=\"lead-asset component\">\n<div class=\"component-content\">\n<figure><span class=\"lead-asset-image-container\">Escape the beach for a day or two to discover Gambia&#8217;s natural and cultural highlights \u2013 like the sunbird, one of Gambia&#8217;s 550 native bird species<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<footer class=\"footer-author\">49 years since The Gambia voted to become a republic, replacing Elizabeth II as head of state with a newly-created president. The tiny African country remains popular with British holidaymakers longing for sandy beaches and year-round sun. But it&#8217;s not all about flopping on the lounger and topping up your tan. Here are 13 reasons to leave your hotel behind.\u00a0<\/footer>\n<article>\n<div class=\"inlineContent version-1 section\">\n<div class=\"inline-content component version-1\">\n<div class=\"component-content\">\n<h3>1. Cruise the River Gambia<\/h3>\n<p>The<b><\/b>Gambia is shaped like an outstretched finger, and the<b><\/b>River\u00a0Gambia\u00a0runs from roughly its halfway point to the sea. See life unfurl along its banks by hopping on board a traditional-style river pirogue, motoring past oyster creeks and through mangroves. Watch the local fisherman or the oyster ladies in their dugout canoes, while pelicans and ospreys fly overhead.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Go birdwatching at dawn<\/h3>\n<p>An early morning river trip on a dugout canoe is worth getting up for: as the jungle around the water awakens, the birdlife sings an unforgettable serenade. The Gambia has long been popular with in-the-know birdwatchers, but you don\u2019t have to be a hardened twitcher to appreciate its 550 species. A sunrise dawn chorus, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, will open your eyes \u2013 and ears \u2013 to the country\u2019s hidden natural beauty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"articleBodyImage section\">\n<div class=\"article-body-image component\">\n<div class=\"component-content\">\n<figure><span class=\"article-body-image-image-container tmg-amp-image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3769\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/sunsetbird-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/sunsetbird-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/sunsetbird-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/sunsetbird-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/sunsetbird.jpg 1821w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><figcaption><span class=\"article-body-image-caption\">Sunset works too<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"article-body-image-copyright\">CREDIT: GETTY<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tmg-amp-center-container-ad tmg-amp-container-spacing\"><\/div>\n<h3>3. Meet some island-hopping chimps<\/h3>\n<p>The Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre is Africa\u2019s longest-running chimp project and is now home to more than 100 chimps. It is spread across three islands in the middle of the River Gambia, so you must reach it by boat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"articleBodyImage section\">\n<div class=\"article-body-image component\">\n<div class=\"component-content\">\n<figure><span class=\"article-body-image-image-container tmg-amp-image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3770\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-chimp-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-chimp-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-chimp-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-chimp-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-chimp.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nA resident of the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>4. Visit an art village<\/h3>\n<p>The villages around the Ballabu Wildlife Conservation Area have been transformed into a living art project, as part of the Wide Open Walls project. The homes and buildings are covered with bright caricatures of local animals and figures \u2013 a kind of street art, Gambia style.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Trace the grim history of the slave trade<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0Gambia\u2019s history is closely linked with the slave trade. Visit the fishing village of Albreda, a former French outpost, where you\u2019ll find the ruins of a fortified slaving station and a small museum dedicated to its history. Take a boat trip to Fort James Island \u2013 aka Kunta Kinteh<i><b><\/b><\/i>Island \u2013 to see the ruins of one of the British Empire\u2019s key slave forts. It\u2019s a moving experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tmg-amp-center-container tmg-amp-container-spacing\">\n<div class=\"amp-hidden\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>6. Hang out with village elders<\/p>\n<p>On the south side of the river, Ndemban Homestay offers a glimpse of rural Gambian life \u2013 with dancing and singing, cooking lessons on an open campfire, and lessons in traditional batik tie-dying craft. Whether you\u2019re helping to roast cashew nuts or chinwagging with the local leaders, this is an immersive way to experience Gambian culture.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Fish for your supper<\/h3>\n<p>Try your hand at\u00a0fishing\u00a0on one of the River\u00a0Gambia\u2019s tributaries. Tours include passage on a traditional boat, with tackle and bait provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"articleBodyImage section\">\n<div class=\"article-body-image component\">\n<div class=\"component-content\">\n<figure><span class=\"article-body-image-image-container tmg-amp-image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3771\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-GettyImages-690206557-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-GettyImages-690206557-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-GettyImages-690206557-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-GettyImages-690206557.jpg 858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<span class=\"article-body-image-caption\">Fishing boats return with their catch \u2013 and a few hungry gulls in tow<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"article-body-image-copyright\">CREDIT: KRZYSZTOF DYDYNSKI\/KRZYSZTOF DYDYNSKI<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>8. And learn how to cook it Gambia-style<\/h3>\n<p>A trip to Ida\u2019s cooking school begins with a visit to the local market, where you\u2019ll haggle for ingredients and learn about the country\u2019s favourite flavours. In Ida\u2019s home kitchen, this friendly Gambian chef \u2013 who has over 20 years in the hospitality industry \u2013 will show you how to rustle up a traditional dinner, while she tells you stories of her homeland.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tmg-amp-center-container-ad tmg-amp-container-spacing\"><\/div>\n<h3>9. Visit some off-radar beaches<\/h3>\n<p>Venture beyond the touristy sands around Banjul \u2013 there are plenty of idyllic (and crowd-free) stretches to explore along Gambia\u2019s coast. Head south of the country\u2019s main resort area to discover the likes of Brufut, with its brightly-painted fishing boats, and Ghana Town, home to a bunch of Ghanaian kipper smokers. Monkeys run wild in the forests that flank the beaches.<\/p>\n<div class=\"articleBodyImage section\">\n<div class=\"article-body-image component\">\n<div class=\"component-content\">\n<figure><span class=\"article-body-image-image-container tmg-amp-image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3772\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-beach-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-beach-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-beach-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-beach-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/gambia\/sites\/19\/2019\/12\/gambia-beach.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nFar, far away from the beaten track<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>10. Watch some wrestling<\/h3>\n<p>Gambians love a spot of wrestling \u2013 the sport can be traced back to the 13th century, when tribes would battle for supremacy. Today, wrestling is The Gambia\u2019s national sport, and matches are a frenzied affair: accompanied by drumming and whistling, and all the theatrics you\u2019d expect from a WWF fight. Visitors are welcome; your hotel or tour company can help you organise a trip to a match.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Or catch a football game<\/h3>\n<p>The Gambia\u2019s second favourite sport is football \u2013 whether played on a dusty local pitch or inside Bakau\u2019s Independence Stadium.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Take a hike<\/h3>\n<p>A 30-minute drive from Banjul, you\u2019ll find Bijilo Forest \u2013 a modest-sized nature reserve that\u2019s home to red colobus and vervet monkeys. There are well-marked trails of varying lengths. Abuko Nature Reserve \u2013 with its magnificent forest and over 300 resident bird species \u2013 is easily explored on foot too. Keep an eye out for red-bellied paradise fly catchers, kingfishers and hammerkops.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Mooch around the mangroves<\/h3>\n<p>The forests and mangroves of Makasutu are a haven for The Gambia\u2019s wildlife \u2013 and adventurous travellers. This has been a privately-owned protected area for over a decade. You can spot mongoose and baboons on the nature trail that runs through the park, haggle for locally-made crafts in the market, and tuck into local peanut stew and jollof rice in the restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Escape the beach for a day or two to discover Gambia&#8217;s natural and cultural highlights \u2013 like the sunbird, one of Gambia&#8217;s 550 native bird species 49 years since The Gambia voted to become a republic, replacing Elizabeth II as head of state with a newly-created president. 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