The Gambia is one of the most colourful parts of Africa. Famed for its bird life the odd crocodile or two and it's flora and fauna. Let traditional dancing and drumming form part of your holiday, either at the Tanji Museum or a special entertainments evening at the lodge. We can arrange for the hire of a four wheel drive vehicle complete with driver for your personal use during all of or part of your stay, giving you the opportunity to discover The Gambia at your leisure. If it's Barracuda, Lady Fish, Red Snapper, Grouper, Cassava, Captain Fish, Butter Fish, Sun Pat, Stingray, Guitar Fish, Cat Fish - to name but a few, just leave it to our experienced Gambian Crew to drop anchor - they are better than any Fish Finder - or if you prefer, have a lazy day cruising the calm waters of the creeks. Try your hand at archery with an authentic African bow or for the more energetic hire our new mountain bikes and explore.   Bird watching is easy in The Gambia, there are beautiful birds everywhere. For a special treat we can organise a visit to one or more of the Government protected sites at Abuko Reserve, Brufut Woods, Lamin Lodge (get up early for the dawn chorus and stay for breakfast) all less than 50 minutes away. Or visit our local Tanji River reserve only 15 minutes away. Take a Donkey Cart outing to the local village, visit the market, the school and the mosque, meet with the village people. Lamin your guide lives in the village so you can be sure of a good half day out. Visit the Reptile Centre, a locally funded centre, their purpose is to inform the Gambian people of the types and species of the local reptiles and try to dispel their fear.  Are you afraid. For the more adventurous. Embark on a fascinating voyage of discovery up-river in search of hippos, monkeys, baboons and chimpanzees. An outstanding variety of habitats makes this country a birdwatcher's paradise and a fertile playground for the sports fisherman. For further information and to book an up river trip contact                                                                                                                                                                           See our special activities at the lodge.                                                                                  Local Art  - Batik Making  Cooking - Drumming - Fruit Drying - Massage     We can arrange tours for you or you can take an exclusive trip in our own transport with our personal guide. A 'Roots' trip to Fort James Island, to see where the slave trade began. A North Bank trip taking in Banjul a reptile farm and an African buffet on the beach. Take a 2 day trip to Tendaba Camp and Kiang National Park, you may be lucky and see Hippo's in the wild.