West Africa Cruises
8-day full-board cruise 2025/26
LIMITED SAILINGS ABOARD HARMONY G or HARMONY V
3 UNESCO sites and more
| Sailings from/to Dakar or from/to Banjul Journey along the West African coast and the Gambia River, from Dakar, Senegal’s capital, to the Gambia. 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 FOR FIT BOOKINGS MADE BY OCTOBER 31, 2024: 10% EBD for dbl occupancy cabins Kids up to 12 years old for FREE No single supplement for solo travelers 2 Free shore excursions: Djiffer (Joal Fadiouth) & James Island (Kunta Kinteh) |
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 Circles
Located 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.
Lamin Koto Superschool & 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.
Tendaba Nature Reserves
Kiang 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.
Kunta Kinteh Island
James Island, now known as Kunta Kinteh Island, is located in the middle of the Gambia River and it was an important slave trading post under the British rule in The Gambia. It is now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
