Gambia Favourite Tours

Gambia Favourite Tours Hello and welcome everyone. My name is Lamin Ceesay,thought I am widely known as Malcolm.Lamin. My story. Our Vision. What We Offer. Cultural Experiences. Email.

We offer guided tours, wildlife safaris,excursions, and reliable airport pick-up services across The Gambia 🇬🇲 and Senegal 🇸🇳.

📞 Contact us today to plan your tours and excursions.

📧 Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +220 397 4452 I am the proud founder and general manager of Gambia Favourite Tours,a company I established in 2016 with clear mission,to offer authentic,high quality,and personalised travel experiences in The Gambia and some part in Senegal. I am a graduate of International Business college,where I specialised in Tourism and tour Operation Management. My Professional journey began in 2009 at African Real cultural and Historical tours widely, called Arch tours,starting as a trainee working my way up to become a Chief Tour guide.Later joined Bushwhacker tours,where I spent several years refining my skills,deepening my knowledge, and developing a deeper passion for tourism. With over a decades of hands on experience,I have decided to taken the next level,to create a company that reflects my values,visions, and love for showcasing the rich culture,history and natural beauty of The Gambia and Senegal. Our Mission

Our mission at Gambia Favourite Tours is simple,To deliver exceptional ,memorable, travels experiences that exceed clients expectations.We aim to be the prefer tour company for visitors to The Gambia and Senegal,offering values,Profesionalism and personal touch. We strive to become leaders in the tours and excursions industry,known for high standards,local knowledge,and commitment to excellence. We provided customized tours packages for all types of travellers including. Historal Ecperiences
Wildlife Excursions. Adventures Activities
Overnight trips to Fathala wildlife park, Dakar,Goree island in Senegals. Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center. Georgetown up country of the Gambia....and many others. We offer convinient airport pick up services in both the Gambia and Senegal.Our experience and friendly team is passionate about making your trip safe,informative and truly unforgettable

Why choose us. Over 10 years of experience. Deep local knowdlege of The Gambia and Senegal. Flexible and customizable excursion

Commitment to customers satisfaction. Whether you are arriving by plane,bus,boat,our tours are designed and accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Welcome as a customers and be treated like a family. If you have any questions,special request,or are ready to book your next adventure,dont hesitate to get in touch. [email protected]

Calls or Whatsapp +220 3974452 or Dm us on page. We look forward welcoming you and being part of your unforgettable journey in to The Gambia and Senegal. Kind Regards. Malcolm Lamin.

Genuine South Gambia 4x4 Trip“A Taste of The Gambia” 🇬🇲Today, we had the pleasure of hosting our first wonderful group o...
18/09/2026

Genuine South Gambia 4x4 Trip
“A Taste of The Gambia” 🇬🇲

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting our first wonderful group of clients from the UK on our signature excursion — the Genuine South Gambia 4x4 Trip, also known as “A Taste of The Gambia.”

We began the day at 8:00 AM, picking up our guests from their hotel and heading straight to the lively Serekunda Market. Guided by our knowledgeable team, they explored the largest market in the country—filled with fresh produce, colorful textiles, dairy products, and the everyday buzz of Gambian life.

Next, we visited the famous Kachikally Crocodile Pool, where our guests learned about its deep spiritual significance and even had the rare opportunity to safely touch the crocodiles,an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moment!

Our journey continued to the Abuko Cattle Market, where we shared insights into local livestock trading and the cultural importance of animals in Gambian society.

For a more relaxed experience, we headed off the beaten track to Lamin Lodge. Surrounded by the tranquil tributaries of the River Gambia, our guests enjoyed coffee, tea, and homemade doughnuts while watching playful monkeys in a peaceful natural setting.

Afterward, we made our way to Paradise Beach, where our guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, relaxed by the ocean, and took part in fun recreational activities.

Our final stop was the bustling Tanji Fishing Centre,a true highlight of the day. Here, they experienced the heartbeat of Gambian coastal life, witnessing everything from fish landing and sorting to smoking, ice production, boat building, and net repair etc.

By 5:00 PM, we returned our guests to their hotel,enriched with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to the heart and soul of The Gambia.

For more information about these amazing trips for first-time visitors to The Gambia 🇬🇲, as well as other excursions within The Gambia and parts of Senegal 🇸🇳, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +220 3974452.
You can find us on Tripadvisor/Google/Threads/Threads
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A Day Trip to Kunta Kinteh Island, popularly known as The Roots Tour, with our wonderful guests from England 🇬🇧.🇬🇲 A Day...
13/09/2026

A Day Trip to Kunta Kinteh Island, popularly known as The Roots Tour, with our wonderful guests from England 🇬🇧.

🇬🇲 A Day Trip to Kunta Kinteh Island

Our day began with a 7:00 AM. hotel pick-up, followed by a drive to the Banjul Ferry Terminal. We crossed the river to Barra in the North Bank Region, where our first stop was the historic Fort Bullen,the only anti-slavery fort built in The Gambia to combat the slave trade along the Gambia River.

We were welcomed by our knowledgeable local guide, Sarjo, who gave us an insightful tour of the fort and its important role in ending the slave trade in the region. Her storytelling truly brought the site’s history to life.

Our journey then continued inland to the historic twin villages of Juffureh and Albreda ,the ancestral home of Kunta Kinteh.

Upon arrival, we paid a courtesy visit to the seventh-generation descendants of Kunta Kinteh and enjoyed a guided tour that shed light on his life, family, and journey to the Americas

Next, we explored the Juffureh Slavery Museum, which houses authentic artefacts and provides deep insights into the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on the Senegambia region.

Our tour then took us to Albreda, a former French trading post, where we viewed the Freedom Flagpole and the symbolic “Never Again” statue ,a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

From Albreda, we embarked on a boat trip to Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly James Island)-a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic departure point where thousands of enslaved Africans were taken from the Gambia River between 1588 and 1807.

After exploring the island’s ruins and reflecting on its moving history, we cruised back to Albreda for a buffet lunch before returning to the hotel.

This profound experience left us with a deeper understanding of The Gambia’s past and its important role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Would you like to explore Kunta Kinteh Island or experience other exciting day trips across The Gambia 🇬🇲 and parts of Senegal 🇸🇳?

Don't hesitate to contact us.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +220 397 4452
📍 Find us on:
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🇬🇲 3-DAY GAMBIA TOUR WITH OUR LOVELY CLIENT FROM NIGERIA 🇳🇬What an amazing 3 days exploring The Gambia with our wonderfu...
06/09/2026

🇬🇲 3-DAY GAMBIA TOUR WITH OUR LOVELY CLIENT FROM NIGERIA 🇳🇬

What an amazing 3 days exploring The Gambia with our wonderful client from Nigeria!

DAY 1 – 🇬🇲
After a convenient airport pickup, we started our trip with a guided tour of The Gambia’s capital city, Banjul.
Our highlights included:
Never Again Memorial Arch 22
The Gambia National Museum
National Assembly (Parliament) Building
Albert Market
Banjul Ferry Terminal
After exploring Banjul, we comfortably dropped our client off at his hotel to relax and enjoy the evening.

DAY 2 –
Our second day was filled with culture, nature and local experiences.
We visited,Serekunda Market, Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Livestock Market,Lamin Lodge – with a relaxing coffee & tea break
Afterward, We visit paradise beach for lunch and Tanji Fishing port.

Day 3:
After breakfast, we visited the famous Bijilo Forest Park, popularly known as Monkey Park.
We enjoyed a peaceful walk through the forest and had the opportunity to see and interact with the park’s friendly resident monkeys.

We then concluded the tour with a convenient drop-off at the airport.

Thank you, Mr. Suleman, for entrusting your Gambia excursions to us! It was a pleasure showing you and the beauty, culture and hospitality of The Gambia.

Planning a trip to The Gambia 🇬🇲
We offer private guided tours, airport transfers, cultural experiences, nature excursions and customized itineraries tailored to your needs.
📧 Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +220 397 4452
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2 Days Overnight trip @ Fathala Wildlife Reserve.Fathala Wild life reserve in Senegal-is an area consists of about 6000...
02/09/2026

2 Days Overnight trip @ Fathala Wildlife Reserve.

Fathala Wild life reserve in Senegal-is an area consists of about 6000 hectares in protected and original forest.

Day 1:

Departure from your hotel at 9:00 am and drive to Banjul ferry terminal.Once crossed using the ferry.

We’ll then transfer to an open view vehicle and drive to Gambia-Senegal land border to get your passport stamp and check.

Once the border check up is done and dusted.We’ll then drive to Fathala Safari lodge located in Northwestern Senegal.Upon our arrival,We then check in either luxurious tented suite or deluxe suite which offers you a romantic hideout in a shadow of majestic mahogany tree.

There after,delicious lunch will be serve at the restaurant before the afternoon game drive.

After the lunch,We’ll then have a guided safari tour in an open view vehicle looking for animals like the West Giant eland or derby antelopes,the rare ones,roan antelopes,waterbuck,rhino,tower of giraffes,buffaloes,dazzle of zebras,warthogs,as well as red colobus monkeys,red patas and green velvet monkeys and different colorful birds can spot during the game drive.

This take us back to the lodge and later for dinner will be serve in complete peace and quiet atmosphere.

Day 2.

Breakfast:

Lion Adventure:

This is basically working with two lions after brief orientation/ briefing by the Lion keepers.During the process,photographers and videographer can be taken.

A once in a life time experience that you will truly cherish and treasure.Thereafter departure from the lodge then to the ferry and finally to your hotel with many safari memories.

For more information about this trip and many other private guided tours in the Gambia 🇬🇲 and some part in Senegal 🇸🇳
Dont hesitate to contact us.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp +220 397 4452
You can find us on Tripadvisor /Google Instagram/Threads
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Another awesome Tripadvisor TESTIMONIALS.Thank so much for taking the time to share your wonderful and insightful testim...
24/08/2026

Another awesome Tripadvisor TESTIMONIALS.

Thank so much for taking the time to share your wonderful and insightful testimonial with us on Tripadvisor.
It is truly appreciated.

We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to take you on our tours, and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our professional tour service, the experience, and the overall safari adventure.

It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we are delighted that the trip was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for you.

We hope to welcome you back to The Gambia in the future for another unforgettable tours and safari trips
Until then, we wish you all the very best and hope to see you again soon.

Kind regards,
Malcolm
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A Magical Day at Makasutu Cultural Forest with Our clients from 🇪🇸 Spain.We recently had the pleasure of taking our fami...
24/08/2026

A Magical Day at Makasutu Cultural Forest with Our clients from 🇪🇸 Spain.

We recently had the pleasure of taking our family clients from Spain on an unforgettable day trip to Makasutu Cultural Forest.

From the moment we picked them up at their hotel , the day was filled with excitement, discovery, and authentic cultural experiences.

Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the resident guide,who gave us an insightful introduction to the forest and what lay ahead.

Our adventure began with a serene canoe ride through the mangroves, where we spotted beautiful birdlife and other wildlife thriving in this peaceful ecosystem.

We then visited the base camp and climbed the observation tower, taking in stunning panoramic views of the forest—a true highlight of the day!

The journey continued with a guided forest walk, where we explored traditional medicinal plants used by local communities for generations.

Along the way, we encountered playful baboons, much to the delight to our family clients especially the children.

One of the most memorable moments was meeting a local palm w**e tapper. He demonstrated the tapping process and shared insights into how the w**e is naturally fermented. Our guests even had the chance to climb the tree and taste fresh palm w**e—an experience they’ll never forget.

The amazing day end with lunch stop at the restaurant and finally droff off to their hotel.

Makasutu is truly a must-visit for wildllife lovers and anyone looking to connect with the nature and culture of The Gambia.

If you like to join us on this or any of our other amazing tours, don't be hesitate to contact us

Email:[email protected]
WhatsApp: +220 397 4452
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A day trip to Fathala Wildlife Reserve (Safari in Senegal 🇸🇳) with our amazing clients from Gambia UK base.We picked ...
20/08/2026

A day trip to Fathala Wildlife Reserve (Safari in Senegal 🇸🇳) with our amazing clients from Gambia UK base.

We picked up our guests from their resort around 7:00 AM and drove to the Banjul Ferry Terminal. Boarding the iconic ferry is always an eye-opening experience, especially for first-time visitors to The Gambia.

After crossing the river, we joined an open-top jeep and headed to the Gambia–Senegal land border for passport stamping and checks. Once the formalities were completed, we proceeded to Fathala Wildlife Reserve, located in northwestern Senegal.

At the reserve, we had an exciting game drive (safari), where our guests were lucky to spot incredible wildlife, including Western giant eland antelopes, rare roan antelopes, waterbucks, a tower of giraffes, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, warthogs, several monkey species, and a diverse species of beautiful birds.

After the safari, we received a safety briefing and orientation from the lion keeper before visiting the lion section.

There, our guests had the unique opportunity to walk alongside adult lions on foot, capturing unforgettable photos and videos truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Following the program, we stopped for lunch at the restaurant before heading back to their accommodation, ending a day filled with incredible memories of African wildlife and the rare opportunity to visit two countries in one trip.

For more information about this amazing safari experience and private guided sightseeing excursions in The Gambia 🇬🇲 and parts of Senegal 🇸🇳, don’t hesitate to contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +220 397 4452
You can also find us on Tripadvisor Google, Threads, and Instagram:
Gambia Favourite Tours

Genuine South Gambia 4x4 Trip“A Taste of The Gambia” 🇬🇲Today, we had the pleasure of hosting our first wonderful family ...
18/08/2026

Genuine South Gambia 4x4 Trip
“A Taste of The Gambia” 🇬🇲

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting our first wonderful family clients from the Spain 🇪🇸 on our signature excursion — the Genuine South Gambia 4x4 Trip, also known as “A Taste of The Gambia.”

We began the day at 8:00 AM, picking up our guests from their hotel and heading straight to the lively Serekunda Market. Guided by our knowledgeable team, they explored the largest market in the country—filled with fresh produce, colorful textiles, dairy products, and the everyday buzz of Gambian life.

Next, we visited the famous Kachikally Crocodile Pool, where our guests learned about its deep spiritual significance and even had the rare opportunity to safely touch the crocodiles,an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moment!

Our journey continued to the Abuko Cattle Market, where we shared insights into local livestock trading and the cultural importance of animals in Gambian society.

For a more relaxed experience, we headed off the beaten track to Lamin Lodge. Surrounded by the tranquil tributaries of the River Gambia, our guests enjoyed coffee, tea, and homemade doughnuts while watching playful monkeys in a peaceful natural setting.

Afterward, we made our way to Paradise Beach, where our guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, relaxed by the ocean, and took part in fun recreational activities.

Our final stop was the bustling Tanji Fishing Centre,a true highlight of the day. Here, they experienced the heartbeat of Gambian coastal life, witnessing everything from fish landing and sorting to smoking, ice production, boat building, and net repair etc.

By 5:00 PM, we returned our guests to their hotel,enriched with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to the heart and soul of The Gambia.

For more information about these amazing trips for first-time visitors or regulars to The Gambia 🇬🇲, as well as other excursions within The Gambia and parts of Senegal 🇸🇳, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp +220 397 4452
You can find us on Tripadvisor /Google Instagram
Gambia Favourite Tours

A Day Trip to Kunta Kinteh Island with our wonderful family clients from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Our day began with a 7:00 AM. ho...
14/08/2026

A Day Trip to Kunta Kinteh Island with our wonderful family clients from Switzerland 🇨🇭

Our day began with a 7:00 AM. hotel pick-up, followed by a drive to the Banjul Ferry Terminal. We crossed the river to Barra in the North Bank Region, where our first stop was the historic Fort Bullen,the only anti-slavery fort built in The Gambia to combat the slave trade along the Gambia River.

We were welcomed by our knowledgeable local guide, Sarjo, who gave us an insightful tour of the fort and its important role in ending the slave trade in the region. Her storytelling truly brought the site’s history to life.

Our journey then continued inland to the historic twin villages of Juffureh and Albreda ,the ancestral home of Kunta Kinteh.

Upon arrival, we paid a courtesy visit to the seventh-generation descendants of Kunta Kinteh and enjoyed a guided tour that shed light on his life, family, and journey to the Americas

Next, we explored the Juffureh Slavery Museum, which houses authentic artefacts and provides deep insights into the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on the Senegambia region.

Our tour then took us to Albreda, a former French trading post, where we viewed the Freedom Flagpole and the symbolic “Never Again” statue ,a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

From Albreda, we embarked on a boat trip to Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly James Island)-a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic departure point where thousands of enslaved Africans were taken from the Gambia River between 1588 and 1807.

After exploring the island’s ruins and reflecting on its moving history, we cruised back to Albreda for a buffet lunch before returning to the hotel.

This profound experience left us with a deeper understanding of The Gambia’s past and its important role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Would you like to explore Kunta Kinteh Island or experience other exciting day trips across The Gambia 🇬🇲 and parts of Senegal 🇸🇳?

Don't hesitate to contact us.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +220 397 4452
📍 Find us on:
Tripadvisor /Google
📸 Follow us on
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11/08/2026

🦏A wonderful Day at Fathala Wildlife Reserve! 🇸🇳

What an incredible day trip to Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal with our wonderful family clients visiting from Washington, D.C., USA 🇺🇸!

One of the highlights of the safari was spotting Kevin, the reserve’s iconic rhino, answering the call of nature.

It was certainly an unexpected and unforgettable wildlife moment—and one we were delighted to share with our guests.

From amazing wildlife encounters to beautiful landscapes and unforgettable family memories, this was truly a special safari experience in West Africa.

Looking for an exciting safari adventure or a private guided sightseeing tour in The Gambia 🇬🇲 and Senegal 🇸🇳?

Don’t hesitate to contact us.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +220 397 4452
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Gambia Favourite Tours

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