A variety of excursions can be arranged locally. Why not take a trip into the forest with the local palm wine tappers seeing how this traditional drink is harvested, or trying your hand at fishing in the Gambian style?

Tapping palm wine in the traditional way

Tapping palm wine in the traditional way

Fishing using the traditional method

Fishing using the traditional method

Learning how to fish the traditional way

Why not try your hand at fishing?

River trips can be arranged, which provide an ideal way to see the local wildlife. There is an amazing variety of birdlife – African fish eagles, palm nut vultures and ospreys are regularly seen. If you are lucky you may even see a wild crocodile!

Taking a river trip in a local boat

Take a river trip in a local boat

A Gambian crocodile

Maybe you’ll see a wild crocodile!