Holidays in The Gambia and Senegal

Arch Tours are eco friendly and ethical ground tour operators offering tours, trips & excursions in The Gambia, Senegal and the surrounding West African region

Holiday Tours & Trips in Gambia & South Senegal

THe I day' trip to South Senegal lasts from 8am – 6pm

Pick up from the front door of your hotel and drive to the Gambia border town of Giboroh and get your passports stamped and then on to the Senegal border town of Seleti and stamp passports as well.

Drive to Kafountine in South Senegal the largest fishing village. To hotel Lekaroune and board a boat to Kailo Island. This Island is occupied by Animists. Come to learn about their way of life. Back to the hotel for lunch, swim or relax.

Then drive back to the Gambia, this time using the smugglers route. See how this happens in the evenings. We will make a stop at ‘Mamuda’ village and have an entertaining performance from the local ‘Jola’ women.

You don’t want to miss this, we believe that no matter what; you will take off your shoes and try your skills in African dancing, before driving on to ‘Darussalam’ border town where your passports will be stamped allowing you entry into the Gambia.

We are sure to be back at your hotel at 6pm give or take 15 minutes.

Holiday Tours & Trips in Gambia & North Senegal

THe I day' trip to North Senegal lasts from 8am – 6pm

A drive to Banjul and across the ferry to Barra, the first town in the North of the Gambia,

And then join our jeeps to the Gambia border town of ‘’Amdalai’’.

Have your passports stamped and then on to the Senegal border town of ‘’Karang’’, where the same process will be repeated, allowing you an entry visa into Senegal.

A thirty minutes drive takes us to the Fathala Game Reserve that encloses 2000 hectares of Natural and Protected Forest. Have the opportunity to visit the original stretch of the African Wilderness.

Drive amongst herds of Antelopes crowned by the western Giant Eland – the rarest one.

Drive up to Giraffes, Rhinos and Buffaloes. A sandwich pack in the game reserve coupled with ice cold drinks and water all day long. We then drive to Dasilami Socce where we stop for authentic Mandinka dancing.

Roots by River: Holiday Tours & Trips in The Gambia

The 'Roots by River' trip lasts from 8am – 6pm

Pickup from the entrance of your respective hotels. Drive to Banjul Sea port the (Capital City of The Gambia) and onboard a boat that all major tours operators in The Gambia use.

The a 3 hours cruise along the Rive Gambia, past Dog Island and lunch on board the boat. A visit to Albreda – Jufureh, which are the two most historical towns in The Gambia as far as history of The Gambia, is concerned with the coming of European presence in Africa.

A visit to Fort James Island, which changed hands from Portuguese, The Dutch and then finally, The English. A 200 hundred years of history that gives you a proper insight of what happened in those days.

A cruise back to Banjul Sea port and the chances of spotting Dolphins a possibility.

Our reputation with visiting holiday and tour operators is unsurpassed and we have instigated a programe of 'eco tour operator best practice' which is mirrored and respected throughout The Gambia.