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9-Hours Kubuneh, Baobab Island, Tungina & Brikama Ecological Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Cooking, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, German

Description

Make an interesting visit to the eco-villages of Galloya, Kubuneh and Tungina and learn more about their ongoing grass-root projects and how the local communities of these villages are sustaining themselves through these projects. Also, get the chance to explore the  Galloya Wide Open Walls, Ballabu Conservation Project and other places and projects throughout this private guided tour. 

Highlights
  • Take a boat trip towards the Baobab Island
  • Walk in the Green Gallery Forest of Farasurtu
  • Stop by the local Palm Wine Tappe
  • Drive to the Kubuneh Village
  • Explore the Eco Village Grass Root Projects expand_more
    • Drive from the hotel to the Grass-Root Projects Eco-Friendly villages of Galloya, Kubuneh and Tungina, which have only 70 residents.

    • Make a stop at the Galloya Wide Open Walls and the Ballabu Conservation Project, which was held by James and Lawrence. 

    • Stop by the local Palm Wine Tapper where you will learn to extract juice from the palm trees and how it is supplied to the local consumers.

    • Transfer to the Kubuneh Village and take a break.

    • Take a boat trip towards the Baobab Island to the Eco-village of Tungina, which is a small ecological farm with 30 hectares of a green vegetable garden.

    • Enjoy an hour-long boat ride to the Tungina Bolong (creek) and Wonderland Eco Lodge for a coffee break.

    • Have lunch with the locals, which you can also cook together with them.

    • Walk through the Green Gallery Forest of Farasurtu in the afternoon and get a chance to spot owls, rollers, plovers, reptiles and even crocodiles.

    • Drive back toward the village to Brikama town to make a stop for shopping at the fantastic wood factory.

    Availability: Daily upon request

    Hotel pick-up time: 8:00 am

    Mode of transport: 4x4 Jeep or 4x4 Open Roof Landrover

What's Included
  • Food and drink

  • Forest work

  • Transportation

  • English speaking Gambian tour guide

What's Excluded
  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses 

Meeting Point

Gambia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 70 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 70 / person