Your adventure begins at Gambia Kayaking base in Tanji Fishing Village.

Even if you are not a birdwatcher, enthusiastic nature and animal lover, or have never kayaked before, we promise you will enjoy this trip. Experience Gambia's unique nature coming alive as the sun rises over the tranquil mangroves.

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast on the lonely island and dip your feet into the healing muddy water while reconnecting with nature. 

Your journey will be accompanied by the sounds of the birds residing in the waters. You will not miss seeing The Great Egret, African Darter, Pied Kingfisher and Cormorant. If you are lucky, you might even spot Blue-breasted or Malachite Kingfisher! 

After a three to four hours trip on the creek, it is time to learn about the history and culture of The Gambia. The Tanji Village Museum is a natural history and ethnographic museum divided into different galleries which exhibit the authentic Gambia. 

With accurate and detailed explanations and guidance, your knowledge and understanding of The Gambia will expand strongly. The museum has a unique reconstruction of the traditional village layout, where you can even try out the bed and traditional utensils. 

After having lunch in the idyllic welcoming environment of the skill centre, you are in for a 2-hour cultural experience of djembe drumming or African dancing, both skills being of strong importance in The Gambian culture. Your dancing and drumming masters will introduce you to the world of expressing happiness. 

A visit to Tanji would not be a proper visit without stopping at the colourful coastal fishing market. The village market is most frenetic in the morning and evening when the traditional fishing boats come to the shore with fresh catch. The market is usually bustling with the fishermen and the locals hauling the fresh catch in big buckets to make the sale.