STAGE 7.2
03.01 — 13.01
🇬🇲 The Gambia River [DOWNSTREAM]
Descending the Gambia River: Wildlife, Culture, and Natural Wonders
This stage offers a captivating journey downstream the Gambia River, allowing us to further explore the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of this West African gem.
10 days
2500 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇬🇲 Banjul [BJL]
🇬🇲 Banjul [BJL]
🇬🇲 Banjul [BJL]
Approximate
step by step route:
- Janjanbureh → River Gambia National Park, 15 nm
- River Gambia National Park → Kuntaur, 15 nm
- Kuntaur → Baboon Island, 15 nm
- Baboon Island → Dankunku Island, 20 nm
- Dankunku Island → Elephant Island, 15 nm
- Elephant Island → Senegambia Bridge, 15 nm
- Senegambia Bridge → Mandoori Creek, 25 nm
- Mandoori Creek → Fort St. James, 25 nm
- Fort St. James → Lamin Lodge, 25 nm
difficulty of this stage
is 1 out of 5
This means short passages, comfortable temperatures, no big waves, and no night sailing. Expect calm sailing with opportunities for deep immersion in the region's nature and culture.
COST
- Personal safety equipment (lifejackets, lifelines, PLBs)
- Bed in a twin/double cabin with blankets, pillows, clean linens and towels
- Formalities costs for the boat
- Meals onboard
- Transfers from the airport to the boat and back
- All fuels (diesel for the yacht, gasoline for the dinghy, gas for the stove)
- Marinas and ports fees
TRAVEL STYLE
River exploration with a focus on wildlife observation and cultural encounters
INCLUDED
- Airplane tickets
- Visas and any personal administrative costs
- Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, car rentals etc.)
- Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
Please note that the team altogether takes part in grocery shopping and in maintaining the boat clean during the voyage and after it.
ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS
Janjanbureh:
Exploring historical sites and a possible excursion to a chimpanzee rehabilitation center
River Gambia National Park:
Observing rich flora and fauna
Exploring historical sites and a possible excursion to a chimpanzee rehabilitation center
River Gambia National Park:
Observing rich flora and fauna
Riverside Villages:
Encountering authentic local life
Senegambia Bridge:
Passing under the new bridge (on low water only): a unique experience for a yacht our size
Encountering authentic local life
Senegambia Bridge:
Passing under the new bridge (on low water only): a unique experience for a yacht our size
Kunta Kinteh Island (St. James Island):
Visiting a historic fort surrounded by baobabs
Lamin Lodge:
Concluding our journey at this atmospheric yacht anchorage
Visiting a historic fort surrounded by baobabs
Lamin Lodge:
Concluding our journey at this atmospheric yacht anchorage
Experience Details
Wildlife Encounters:
We'll have chances to spot hippos, chimpanzees, baboons, and a vast array of bird species
Ecosystem Diversity:
We'll navigate through various habitats including mangroves, tropical woodlands, and savannas
Cultural Immersion:
We'll visit remote villages, interacting with friendly locals and learning about their way of life
Historical Exploration:
We'll discover sites dating from prehistoric times to the colonial period
River Navigation:
We'll experience the challenges and joys of river sailing, including passing under the Senegambia Bridge at low tide
This downstream journey offers a very special opportunity to further explore the Gambia River’s treasures. We’ll witness the gradual changes in landscape, wildlife, and even human settlements as we make our way back towards the coast. The river’s biodiversity and the warmth of the Gambian people make this an unforgettable African adventure.
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