Community Based Tours promoting sustainability
"Community based tourism involves communities controlling, managing and developing their own tourism industry, whereby tourists and travellers can experience the community's way of life and consider their social, economic, and environmental impacts upon the destination they are visiting"
Our guides have all been trained to understand that the visitor has an educational, emotional, social, and participative interaction with a place, its living culture, and the people who live there, leading to the understanding of the value of cultural diversity by the process of learning and sharing
As a visitor you will
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DO: a hands-on experience of local life – not just taking photos
LEARN: the chance to learn something about local life and culture
FEEL: the experience stimulates excitement, interest, wonder, pride, etc.
SHARE: experiences with travel companions and local community members
BENEFIT: local community members benefit from offering CBT tours
RESPECT: experiences create mutual understanding and respect between hosts and gues
Take a Town Tour
We will take you back in time to the heyday of Janjanbureh when the island was newly acquired by the British Government and became the capital protectorate of The Gambia in 1889
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The Freedom Tree (Foroyaa Soto) where liberated slaves first camped when they arrived on the island
Visit our spiritual home -the Tinyang Sita Tree and the Kankurang Museum
The market, silver smith, a traditional compound
Tie and dye , hair braiding...all can be arranged
Price D2,000
Kankurang Museum D100
Nyansimba D500 per group
Price D400 per person - 2Hours
Round the island D1,500
Basse trip per day D3,500
Kayaking with a Guide
With professional equipment and expert guidance enjoy the the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation, whether a novice or experienced paddler. See the stunning scenery, birds and wildlife from a different a viewpoint and spot hidden homes along the banks.
Horse and Cart to Jamali
Jamali is a Fula agricultural village with traditional architecture. You will be met at the bantaba by a group of musicians, one playing the Riti. The village chief will tell you of its long 500 year history and its name meaning 'giraffe', commemorating where these animals used to roam. A visit to the local wood carver provides an opportunity to try your own skill and purchase a traditional bowl followed by a walk to and around the thriving women's organic garden. Help pull up the water to drench the varied crops. you will return to the bantaba to ground rice and peanuts to make the traditional 'grandma' Porridge
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Vegetable Domada 300
All other activities D4,500
Price - Are these the same as Jamali
Mandinka Greetings at Tabanani
Tabanani is an exciting village offering guests the opportunity to see and join in the Mandinka greetings, dances and other cultural practices. There will be a guided walk where you will learn to cook delicious Gambian local foods, meet local artisans meet local artisan, have a go at making a palm leaf fan and then the chance to dance with the Kayaleng women’s group.
These are a very special group of women who take part in spiritual or ritual activities for barren women, as well as providing unique cultural entertainment at weddings, naming and other local ceremonies
Cycling Tour
Pedal you favourite bike along the beautiful trails in the village.
Go for a long ride with your guide providing intimate knowledge of the area whilst you enjoy, exercise and share experiences
D500 per person
Kunkiling Forest Park D3,00 per group
Penchun Island - D,3000 (pergoup or person?
Kumbajerr end of island and Dandu
D2,000 per group
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Hikes Around the Area
Go for long walks on a beautiful Trail with ou professional guide and learn about the different stories of places, tres and birds... Learn while keepin
Just Some of Your Guides
Our team of local guides breathes life into the history, culture, and nature of Janjanbureh. With our deep knowledge of the area and its traditions, we offer insightful tours that provide a genuine connection to the destination. Whether you explore by foot, ferry, donkey cart, bike, bus, or even kayak, your experience with us will go far beyond the typical tourist journey.
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