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The Smiling Coast The Gambia is arguably the most peaceful and relatively secure in the sub-region of West Africa. Gambian hospitality and warmth is unparalled and therefore attracts thousands of tourists each year. In the cities and villages, you will come in contact with genuine African Culture embodied in vibrant music and dance, colourful dressing, beautiful arts and craft and traditional ceremonies.
Every year, thousands of international visitors come to The Gambia, drawn by its beaches, birds, sunshine, and the country's biggest asset: the Gambian people, whose hospitality and friendliness have made it "The Smiling Coast." Tourism has become the fastest-growing sector of the economy, contributing 12% of the country's GDP and providing employment for over 100,000 Gambians. More and more visitors are returning year after year. The core responsibility of the Gambia Tourism Authority is marketing and promotion of The Gambia as a tourist destination. Why most tourist choose The Gambia - Just six hours from Europe with no jet lag
- Guaraneed sunshine all the year round
- Beautiful golden sandy beaches stretching for miles
- One of the safest destinations in the world
- Freedom to travel around
- Excellent and varied restaurants
- Beautiful Ecotourissm
- One of the destinations for birds watching
- Exellent sea and creek fishing
- Cultural tourism (kanilai international festival, ROOTS Homecoming Festival )
Favourite Tourist Attractions
Apart from the traditional Sun, Sand and Sea, the River Gambia has become the primary attraction providing habitation to a lot of country's wildlife. The river is easily navigable and mainly safe. As a one ‘River Country’ nature lovers can cruise along, visit river villages, sites and towns. Wildlife
Gambia has an incredible natural heritage with many unique species. Over 560 species of birds have been spotted in the Gambia and of these, more than 400 have been recorded by the riverside, lagoons and creeks near Banjul. For more information on tourism in The Gambia and transportation possibilities, visit www.visitthegambia.gm.
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