Where to find unique souvenirs in The Gambia

My Magazine 2025/01

2 min

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Traveling is about creating experiences, making memories, and sharing them when we return home. If you're the kind of traveler who loves buying souvenirs that hold deep meaning and remind you of a special place, we’ve got some great suggestions for you.

Below, you will find some great companies, projects, and individuals offering unique products in The Gambia.

We believe it's important to view buying souvenirs as a way to support and learn about the communities we visit.

The result of numerous shops and markets flooded with ubiquitous souvenirs is a limited choice of genuine, unique items for travelers, as well as a loss of income for those crafting culturally appropriate souvenirs locally.

We are supporting local producers, makers, and artisans by showcasing them and their products.

By finding and purchasing from them, you’ll be giving back to the community that supports you during your travels. You'll also meet fascinating people and collect more interesting stories to share. Through your shopping, you, as a traveler, can directly contribute to a positive, responsible tourism outcome.

Enjoy shopping and gifting your loved ones!

nigeljewison@hotmail.com

+220 737 5905

Khadija Baobab Oil

Khadija Baobab Oil is a premium, 100% natural oil made from the seeds of the iconic Baobab tree, also known as the "Tree of Life." Rich in linoleic and oleic acids, Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, and vitamins...

topshopgambia@yahoo.com

+220 398 9171 or +220 7101011

Top-Shop

Visit TOP-SHOP for the best choice and value of African arts and souvenirs in The Gambia! TOP-SHOP is one of the longest existing businesses in The Gambian tourism industry, founded back in 1985. As an independent family business, we have...

colleyj01@yahoo.com

+220 743 1431

Private: Jummaneh Silver

With two shops located in the Tropic Shopping Centre and Kasumai Beach Hotel, Jummaneh Silver offers a unique collection of beautiful, high quality, silver jewellery. The collection is very diverse and includes handmade jewellery crafted by Gambian Silversmiths as well...

barrowalieu45@gmail.com

+220 253 1173

Private: Jungle Natural Products

Jungle Natural Products, founded by Alieu Barrow (Jungle), offers a unique range of organic, handcrafted products including soaps, oils, teas, and handicrafts. Using locally sourced Gambian ingredients, herbs, and vegetables, Jungle transforms nature’s bounty into high-quality, eco-friendly products. With a...

myfarm@gambiastartup.com

+220 712 1212

Private: MyFarm

MyFarm, created by Africa Startup, is a vibrant one-hectare creative hub where people of all ages can learn, train, and collaborate. Set within a mixed fruit orchard, it offers a hands-on environment for innovative education, including specialized learning labs, vocational...

sowe7629@gmail.com

+220 588 0847

Fatou's Baskets

Colorful baskets with a meaningful story and a chance to support a local dream. Fatou, a talented artisan, creates stunning handwoven baskets to support her family and preserve her cultural heritage. Though she doesn’t have her own shop yet, Fatou’s...

info@my-gambia.com

+220 774 5411

Ousman's Weaving Art

Meet Ousman Sambou, a young weaver who keeps the tradition alive, making most of his product out of cotton. He started weaving in 2002, and he became a professional weaver, weaving being his only way of earning income. His uncle...

We wish your family a truly special and memorable experience!