South Gambia Tour - Fishing village and Paradise Beach
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
The South Gambia-tour is for people who are interested in seeing something more than the tourist areas. The Tanji Fishing Center is one of the major fishing communities in the Gambia and the Paradise Beach in Sanyang is a beautiful and peaceful place.
Be aware that most places in the Gambia only accept cash and no credit cards.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sanyang
We visit the Paradise beach which is said to be the most beautiful beach in the Gambia. Here we also have the Rainbow restaurant if you want to have lunch
Tanji
We visit the Tanji Fishing Center which is one of the major fishing communities in the Gambia and its estimated that around 2000 people are engaged in the activities around the fishing center. Some of the fish is also smoked in smokingsheds where you can watch the preparation. Many locals come here to buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen
Options
South Gambia Tour - Fishing village and Paradise Beach
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Pickup points
Palma Rima Hotel
Bertil Harding Hwy Kololi Gambia
Senegambia Beach Hotel
Senegambia Road, 7th Street East, Off Kairaba Avenue Kololi Gambia
Seaview Gardens Hotel
Bertil Harding Hwy, Kololi Gambia
Sunset Beach Hotel
Kotu Stream Road, Kotu Gambia
Lemon Creek Hotel Resort
Kombo Coastal Airport Road Bijilo Gambia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting tour with highlights & drawbacks
Philippe C,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was overall interesting, with both highlights and drawbacks. Minus: The tour started with more than 40 minutes of delay due to poor organization and lack of communication, which was quite frustrating. Plus: The museum was genuinely fascinating, and we especially enjoyed the pirogue boat tour. The guide who paddled for us was kind, knowledgeable, and made the experience very pleasant. Minus: We expected to have time for lunch at Lamin Lodge since it’s also a restaurant, but instead we were rushed to the next stop even though we were hungry. Having breakfast at 7 a.m. and then no proper meal until after 4 p.m. felt a bit extreme — was it some kind of Ramadan training? Despite these issues, we did see a lot, and it was a good overall experience for our first time in The Gambia.
We chose the South Gambia tour to get an impression of the "real" life in Gambia. That worked out well thanks to Jarry and San
marjoleins372,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fine, reliable, friendly and informative. It was a beautiful beach and the Tanji fish market was impressive. We ended with a visit to t Monkey forest and that was also nice to experience
Poor quality of taxi
Graziella W,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Quality of taxi poor, with inside ceiling and side panels missing. They tried to combine 2 groups with different booking requests into the one taxi, but all objected and that was dropped. Not much commentary. Tanji Beach fish market was vibrant and the boats beautifully painted and Paradise Beach unspoilt and idyllic
I absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Serekunda!
OnAir50433779792,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with this tour. The Paradise beach is absolutely a must-see and the fish market was an unforgettable experience. I absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Serekunda!
A great day out
Andrew G,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, friendly knowledgeable guides, beautiful beach and very a busy fishing village with lots going on, Thanks for a great day Jarry
Beautiful excursion
A8708JKmaureenk,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was picked up at the hotel by a neat driver and ditto guide. In a safe 4x4 car we went to Tanji. A beautiful and impressive tour of this authentic fishing village. Then on my way to Paradise Beach where I had a great time together with the female guide. A walk along the beach and lunch. This lunch is not included in the price. Totally fine. Prices in the hospitality industry are not high. Great excursion!
One experience poorer
Passport35314143250,Mar 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00You are terrified. These people live among the garbage. But are you able to see through that mess - the beauty of life? Not me. I felt very sorry for them in the struggle for life.
I recommend that Jimmy make you a route because you are going to like it, he is very attentive and will always look out for your comfort
lafedou,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy a guide of 10! Very attentive and very friendly, always making sure that you are well and comfortable. The excursion is good, the beach was not suitable for swimming but it was good. Visit, and Tanji market is super special, you may like it or not, but It's very authentic. We enjoyed it!
Relax and enjoy the sea, beach and fishing village
FellowTraveler532788,Feb 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoy paradise beach and the largest fishing village in Gambia, great explanation from supervisor If you live the honest African beach and want to experience the real African fishing feeling then I can really recommend Kassamarkts tours
Fine.
danielledejong46,Feb 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Like pancreas years a fine holiday country Sun sure and friendly people If you like beach super quiet beaches The fish halls is always an experience Too much around you to see with two eyes
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