Exotic Gambian Holiday Deals

When looking for an exotic destination that offers holidaymakers the chance to see an abundance of wildlife and to enjoy pristine beaches, the Gambia is among the best of them. West Africa's smallest nation is surrounded to the north, south and west by its expansive neighbour Senegal. Luckily though, the Gambia has some fine beaches on a relatively small strip of Atlantic coastline, a coast that has become very popular among European travellers searching for cheap holiday deals. Many of the popular resorts stretch along the coast but the busiest are in Kotu, stretching down towards Senegambia.

Travellers who like the odd excursion can head for the Gambian capital, Banjul. With a population of only 50,000 Banjul is definitely more town than city but has enough quiet charm for it to be engaging. The country's tourist boom has meant redevelopment for the capital, but it has retained its traditional charm. Among the architecture there are some stunning colonial buildings as well as some traditional West African buildings dotted around the ever increasing number of concrete buildings. The National museum is quite small but it does have an interesting collection of regional artefacts.

Many British tourists do not go to the capital, deciding instead to spend the majority of time in the popular tourist resorts. Cheap holiday deals to places Kotu and Kololi have happened with ever increasing frequency as the country's tourist boom has taken shape over the years. Once a quiet backwater, Kotu has grown into a real tourist paradise. Local traders now make a living from tourist pounds, Euros and dollars, hawking their wares in the bustling streets and along the beaches. To avoid large bills when contacting home tourists can pay by the hour or half hour in one of the many internet cafes around town.