History…
 The
Gambia became an independent nation in 1965 after 200
years of British Colonial rule. In the pre-colonial
era, the country was part of successive African Kingdoms-the
Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire. When these empires
broke up, various Senegambian Chiefdoms ruled different
parts of the Country.
Resorts & Accommodation…
The Gambia has an excellent combination of features,
which together provide an excellent setting for a memorable
and worthwhile holiday. There are four main resort areas
in what is referred to as the Tourism Development Area-the
palm fringed coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
There are modern hotels of all classes as well as small
but comfortable motels and guesthouses. Outside this
area, there are exotic camps mainly situated on the
banks of the beautiful River Gambia.
Activities…
There is a large variety of activities designed to make
your holiday an exciting and relaxing one. River cruising,
fishing, village tours, bird watching, adventure trips,
evening entertainment, trips to the stone circles and
round trips to Senegal amongst others.
Nature…
The also boasts an astonishing 570 species of exotic
birds and is referred to as a bird watchers paradise.
Visitors can also see a variety of tropical plants as
well as monkeys, crocodiles and other wildlife. Dolphins
and even hippos are spotted on the river.
People & Culture…
The Gambia has a population of over 1.5 million people
belonging to eight ethnic groups. The people live harmoniously
in mixed communities, freely exercising their religious
and cultural traditions. Gambians are known all over
the world for their spontaneous warm smile, their peace
loving nature and their hospitality.
Cuisine, Crafts & Music…
Cuisine - Hotels and restaurants in The Gambia serve
various international and African cuisines. Gambians
have a variety of delicious dishes, which are mainly
prepared with rice, millet and maize.
Crafts - There is a large selection of antique masks,
carvings, jewellery, leatherworks, and hand woven fabrics
to be found all over The Gambia
Like other African countries, The Gambia has a variety
of traditional musical instruments and the most famous
of them is the Kora-a 21 string harp. Music is an important
part of the lives of the people and everywhere you go
you see Men, women and children enjoying in the sounds
of African music.
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