You will visit:
Learn about the marine turtle conservation efforts in The Gambia.
Explore the hatchery and rehabilitation center, understanding the challenges turtles face.
If in season, witness young turtles being cared for before release.
Guided tour of the Kartong Reptile Farm, home to various snake species, lizards, tortoises, and crocodiles.
Learn about the role of reptiles in the local ecosystem and their cultural significance.
Optional: Handle a non-venomous snake for a memorable experience!
Depart from Kartong for a relaxing boat ride through the river creeks.
Explore the mangroves, spotting birds such as pelicans, kingfishers, and ospreys.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and watch for local fishermen and oyster collectors in the water.
See the southernmost point of The Gambia where the sea meets the river Halehein.
This moderately easy trip is suitable for all ages and requires no special fitness level. It includes short walks at the Turtle Conservation Village and Snake Farm, a relaxing boat ride through the mangroves to Pelican Island, and a leisurely riverside lunch. While most activities are low-intensity, some sun exposure and stepping into the boat may be required. Ideal for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and eco-tourism lovers, this adventure offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation without being physically demanding.
Private trips can be organised completely by your preference. You select the activities in the itinerary and the place for lunch. We take care of all the rest.
The trip is organised by the Insitute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) in collaboration with Ninki Nanka Encounters (NNE).
ITTOG specialises in hands-on training mainly in the Travel and Tourism sectors with special emphasis on travel agency, tour operations, tour guiding, ground operations, events management, entrepreneurship/business skills development, responsible/sustainable tourism, community-based tourism, and general tourism business management.
NNE Foundation is a small, new Gambian charity and UK community interest company (CIC) working towards the responsible development of the Ninki Nanka Trail as a community-based tourist destination.
They work on projects with communities, tourism businesses and local government to develop experiences, products and community-based tourism designed to create inspiring, cultural interaction between travellers and local people and use tourism to create livelihood opportunities for host communities along The River Gambia.
We do believe it's time for another adventure. Don't spend all of your time in The Gambia in one place. Go out and explore! There are so many beautiful experiences waiting for you. Let us help you pick one - and take care of all the rest.
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