Discover Senegal and the Gambia River 

10% OFF, FREE EXCURSIONS & MORE!

Discover the waterways of Senegal and Gambia with visits to no less than 4 Natural Reserves: Sine Saloum Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a birdwatcher’s paradise; Djiffere fishing village; River Gambia National Park; Wassu mysterious stone circles, another UNESCO World Heritage site; Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve and Kiang West National Park in Gambia.

Book your next adventure in West Africa by October 31, 2024 & enjoy:

• 10% EBD for double occupancy cabins
• Kids up to 12 years old cruise for FREE (sharing a triple or double cabin with 1 or 2 parents)
• No single supplement for solo travelers
• 2 Free shore excursions: Djiffer (Joal Fadiouth) & James Island (Kunta Kinteh)

Valid for the following cruises / sailing dates:

Rivers of West Africa  (from Dakar)
January 11, 18, 25, 2025
February 01, 08 2025

Rivers of West Africa  (from Banjul)
January 13, 20, 27, 2025
February 3, 10, 2025

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Offers are valid for bookings made until 31 October, 2024. They are valid for a limited number of cabins, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
• Offers apply on Gross rates. The “no single supplement” offer, applies to the gross/ official single cabin rates.
• Kids up to 12 years old travel for free, sharing their parent(s) cabin. Port taxes will be charged.
• All reservations are on request and on first-come-first-served basis.
• They do not apply on existing bookings, re-bookings and on group bookings.
• Please mention “Winter 2024/2025 special offer’’ at the time of your booking. Otherwise, full rates will apply.
• Port charges and shore excursions are excluded from these discounts.
• Free excursions mentioned are subject to change due to heavy port traffic or unforeseen circumstances of the limited providers. In such a case similar tours will be offered.
• Offers are not combinable with any existing early booking discounts or future offers. Variety Club membership benefits are combinable with these special offers.PAYMENT: 25% deposit to confirm the reservation, remaining balance  to be settles 60 days prior to the embarkation date.

Explore exceptional Natural Reserves and UNESCO sites including:  – Sine Saloum Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and birdwatcher’s paradise- Djiffere fishing village- River Gambia National Park- Wassu stone circles, a UNESCO World Heritage site- Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve and Kiang West National Park in the Gambia- Historic Kunta Kinteh Island, an important slave trading post

HIGHLIGHTS

TENDABA NATURE RESERVESKiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, near Tendaba, highlight West Africa’s diverse ecosystems. Kiang West boasts savannahs and woodlands rich in wildlife, including antelopes, baboons, and over 200 bird species. Nearby, Bao Bolong’s extensive wetlands are crucial for migratory birds and aquatic life.

SALOUM DELTA  A UNESCO World Heritage site in Senegal, known for its rich biodiversity, featuring mangroves, islands, and estuaries. It supports diverse wildlife and includes ancient shell mounds that reflect the region’s long cultural history, making it an important ecological and historical region.

WASSU STONE CIRCLESLocated in The Gambia, are among the most mysterious and iconic archaeological sites in West Africa. These ancient stone formations, estimated to be over a thousand years old, are considered a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

RIVER GAMBIA NATIONAL PARK A protected area in central Gambia along the Gambia River, comprising five islands, including Baboon Island. The park is renowned for its Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project (CRP), and with our local boat tour will have the chance to observe chimpanzees and other species such as hippos, Red Colobus, Green Vervet monkeys and rich birdlife.

LAMIN KOTO SCHOOL & THE ROSE MUSEUM Our NGO, Variety Cares, launched the Lamin Koto School in Gambia in 2011, promoting it as a benchmark for regional education. Recently in 2023, we inaugurated the Rose Museum with The Explorers Club, enriched by their donation of important historical artifacts.