The country of the smile 

Gambia, the smallest country in Africa, does not have many sights, but it does have magnificent countryside to be enjoyed to the full. 

Gambia is only 320 kilometres long and 35 kilometres wide. The River Gambia divides the country into two parts and turns upwards towards the coast, which means that Gambia is often called the country of the smile. Facilities and living conditions tend to be rather basic. The towns are small and colourful, without skyscrapers, and many of them have small houses made of corrugated iron. 

One thing that you really must see is the Baobab tree, which is one of Gambia’s most eye-catching trees. It usually stands in the centre of a village and people use it as a meeting place. Such a tree may be a thousand years old, up to about 18 metres high and up to 10 metres wide. A number of nature reserves are also accessible to the public. In addition to over 500 species of bird, the reserves are also home to crocodiles, snakes, apes, hippopotamuses and other animals.

Destinations in Gambia

Banjul A peaceful atmosphere radiates from Banjul, Africa’s smallest capital city. You feel that you are wandering around a village rather than a commercial centre. >>