TRAVEL TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE & BE A CHANGE - My Gambia

If you are looking for an outstanding experience, you want to do something meaningful with your time on your holiday, really enjoy, relax and at the same time give back to community then you need look no further.
The Gambia has unique qualities over many other destinations in the world. In addition to its accessibility – it is only a couple of hours away from the main European airports, the tiny, beautiful country offers much more than just paradise beaches and luxury hotels! Breath-taking nature, varied landscapes, diverse animal life, the mighty River Gambia with its river trips, vibrant markets, flourishing festivals, arts & crafts, colourful villages, delicious food, over 560 bird species, extensive variety of fish species and fishing activities, eco & bush lodges, rich history, a fascinating mix of cultures, cycling trips and much more.

It is also important to know that Gambia is a very stable, peaceful and affordable country of very friendly people. And it is destination where you get more for your travel money!

It is suitable for all ages and every type of vacation, whether it is a summer vacation for the entire family, an adventurous and active trip for students and young people, long winter holidays for retirees, a romantic getaway for honeymooners or an educational group volunteering experience.

Visitors arriving to the Gambia are of extreme importance to the country since they play an integral part in international trade and exchange rate. These two factors are among means to overcome poverty.

MyGambia number one goal is to present all kind of available tourist activities and providers, especially those creating an improved life standard for the people of The Gambia.

There is a wide choice of hotels in The Gambia. But if you want to experience the country through the eyes of locals and have a direct impact on family-owned businesses and communities, you can choose among a wide choice of small guesthouses, self-catering apartments and lodges. You can choose among a wide choice of local guides, restaurants, shops, craft markets, fruit and vegetable sellers, etc. Your presence alone will make a very positive impact on the lives of the local people. It is not all about giving. It is about making a change while having an amazing experience, learn about daily life, know more about the culture, taste a traditional food, attend ceremonies, enjoy nature and wildlife, meet local people, experience local transport and listen drums or kora playing.

Your visit will have an indirect influence on daily earnings of a taxi driver, baker, fruit saleswoman, owner of a juice stall at the beach, staff on the local boats, salesmen at the craft market, staff at the place of your accommodation, etc. Even if you prefer to stay in a hotel, you can still support local activities and have a significant impact on jobs of locals by paying entrance fees to different places, visiting a traditional concert or a local, cultural festival, eating in a local restaurant, staying in remote lodges for a couple of days, traveling to the places where most of travel agencies will never take you and more. Without even realizing, you can have a very positive effect on many people, families and communities.

While experiencing the country beyond the tourist strip, you will see another side of the country. When traveling to explore the interior of The Gambia, you will find yourself deep in classic West African landscapes scattered with traditional villages and crisscrossed by red-earth roads, rich in eco-tourism opportunities, wilderness, wildlife and birdwatching. In addition, you will experience West African music and rural culture as there are always vibrant festivals, events full of traditional drumming, energetic dancing as well as customary wrestling matches, going on.

So, if you are thinking about a short or long holiday, want to visit a new destination, meet people, know their culture and traditions, experience something new and give back on your journey then Gambia is the best choice!

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