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Fathala Wildlife Safari: Gambia to Senegal Adventure
4.9
62 Ratings
Foundiougne
Embark on a thrilling full-day safari from Banjul to Senegal, exploring vibrant cultures and majestic wildlife. Discover the heart of Africa’s wilderness.
Embark on a thrilling full-day safari from Banjul to Senegal, exploring vibrant cultures and majestic wildlife. Discover the heart of Africa’s wilderness.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Fathala Reserve - Embark on a full-day adventure traveling by land rover to the Banjul to Barra ferry crossing. This journey offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant daily life as you make your way to Senegal.
Once back on the land rover, continue to the Fathala Wildlife Reserve, where you can observe rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and…
- Fathala Reserve - Embark on a full-day adventure traveling by land rover to the Banjul to Barra ferry crossing. This journey offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant daily life as you make your way to Senegal.
Once back on the land rover, continue to the Fathala Wildlife Reserve, where you can observe rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and ostriches. Don’t forget to bring a quality pair of binoculars for this excursion!
The entire trip provides a distinctive perspective on life in both Gambia and Senegal.
Land Rover Rides
Banjul/Barra Ferry Crossing
Fathala Wildlife
Local Village
Lunch Included
Experience the finest Gambia Tour Guides
Full Day
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Solo travellers
- Height restriction of 1.5 metres for Lion Walk
- Admission fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Solo travellers
- Height restriction of 1.5 metres for Lion Walk
- Admission fees
Additional Information
This is a full-day adventure where participants travel by Land Rover to the Banjul to Barra ferry crossing. This journey is an experience in itself, immersing travelers in the vibrant daily life on the way to Senegal.
After returning to the Land Rover, the journey continues to the Fathala Wildlife Reserve, where visitors can observe rhinoceroses,…
This is a full-day adventure where participants travel by Land Rover to the Banjul to Barra ferry crossing. This journey is an experience in itself, immersing travelers in the vibrant daily life on the way to Senegal.
After returning to the Land Rover, the journey continues to the Fathala Wildlife Reserve, where visitors can observe rhinoceroses, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and ostriches. It’s recommended to bring a quality pair of binoculars for this excursion!
The entire trip offers a unique perspective on life in both The Gambia and Senegal.
- Land Rover Rides
- Banjul/Barra Ferry Crossing
- Fathala Wildlife
- Local Village
- Lunch Included
The Best Gambia Tour Guides
Full Day
- Please note a minimum of 2 adults per booking is required. For those opting for the Lion walk, there is a height restriction of 1.5 meters.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Minimum height for Lion Walk 1.5 Metres
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Fathala Reserve
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(62 Ratings)
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Kathryna909
Apr 24, 2026
Senegal safari - Excellent. Looked after very well by our guide sheriff. Made the journey easy and put us all at ease and made the boarder crossing quick. Lunch stop was extremely good. Ferry journey an experience in itself and had the amazing sight of dolphins. Totally recommend
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Jaynetravellerpro
Apr 9, 2026
Fab tour operator - Big thank you to Armstrong and his team. This tour was very well organised, guide was friendly, approachable and knowledgeable and drivers throughout were excellent. Time was maximised as much as possible on tour. Prices were fair and transparent. Really lovely professional tour operator. Would definitely recommend!
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Jaime_d
Apr 8, 2026
The Lion walk Is a must! - Fantastic day out, we travelled in Dec 2025. Sheriff our guide was fantastic and we ended up having him on the fishing boat also. I have recommended this tour and Sheriff to anyone I know that is visiting Gambia. Little tip, bring snacks and also a jumper/ cardigan for early morning ferry as it’s cool when crossing.
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Y8924kwpl
Apr 5, 2026
Black and white tour on safari - Black and White tours, were very professional, trustworthy, knowledgeable and friendly.
My holiday to Gambia was attended as part of a 20 + women’s group.
Black and white tours explained and shared their knowledge and experience they have first time.
It was very clear Black and White tours wanted us to feel safe comfortable and happy enjoying every experience that we had planned and we did through out. Thank you so much to the whole team. Your hard work is and was truly appreciated.
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Sonia
Apr 4, 2026
Amazing, Well-Organised Experience with Black and White Safari - I travelled to the Gambia as part of a group of 25 women and had an amazing experience with the Black and White Safari Team.
Our group was spread across three different hotels, but everything was organised seamlessly. We were picked up from our individual hotels each day, and the co-ordination was excellent, especially for such a large group.
We had four full days of tours, all of which were well planned and very enjoyable.
Black and White Safari also arranged a delicious lunch and refreshments for us during each tour, which was very well organised.
One of the biggest highlights was our visit to Fatala, where we walked with lions and experienced the safari. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one we will never forget.
We also visited Arch 22, Monkey Park, Crocodile Park, Serrekunda Market, and a local school, which gave us a wonderful insight into the culture and everyday life in The Gambia.
Our trip to Kunta Kinteh Island was very powerful and emotional, and it added a meaningful historical element to our visit.
Travelling as a group of 25 people across multiple hotels is not easy, but The Black and White Safari Team handled everything professionally and efficiently. They were always punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the week. We felt safe, well looked after, and able to fully enjoy the experience.
I would highly recommend Black and White Safari to anyone visiting The Gambia. They helped create a memorable, meaningful, and enjoyable trip for all of us.
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Go60336
Apr 4, 2026
Specular Gambia trip. - A group of twenty five ladies, of which I was the matriarch of the group and the rebel. Out trips were pre arranged by Marcia with Black and White tour operator, owned by Armstrong with Ibrahim the driver, lamin the manager and Sophie the assistance. What a wonderful team, you could not have asked for better. Lamin was so precise in getting us where we needed to be. The boat trips to Senegal was an experience in itself but one not to be missed. Walking with lions was the highlight for me along with meeting the local children. All 25 of us had an experience from start to finished,a memory that is once in a life time. Thank you to the Black and white team, and to Marcia for organising the whole thing.
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Marcytraveller121
Apr 3, 2026
A great Gambian company that gives back to their community - A group of 25 ladies from UK had fantastic week with Armstrong and his crew. We were in The Gambia for a week and we spent 4 full days with Black and White Safari. They organised several trips in the week...and unforgettable experience with 20 of us walking with the lions with Armstrong at Fatahla in Senegal .Well done to this Gambian company...they were on time, organised everything, took us to see the real Gambia with the children and villagers and also gives back to the community. If you want a job well done and an Unforgettable experience, book with this company 100%
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Sammi
Apr 2, 2026
Black and White Safari Tour guides - So I was part of the girls group which consisted of 25 ladies. We used this tour guide for all our tours which we had pre booked and they didn't disappoint.
It was hard for them to manage 25 of us at times as we didn't always listen or follow instructions and I'm sure they regretted being out guides at times 😂 but Armstrong was a lot more relaxed than Lamin but I think that was down to him trying to impress his boss and showing that he was in control when in fact we were in control of ourselves 😆.
But jokes aside they really looked after us, and always made sure we stayed as much together as possible, they told us when to keep our bags secure and to watch out for pick pocketers whilst at the Serkunda market.
We packed loads in and what they offered was more than our expectations could have imagined. I would definitely recommend this tour guide to anyone and try to see more of Gambia and not just the tourist side which I must say was an eye opener in itself.
Keep up the good work guys and big up Sofia the only female in the team.
Thank you to the drivers who chauffeured us around every day, safely.
Thank you Lamin (follow me, can I have your attention, this is important information) 😆😂🤣😅 if you know, you know.
And without you Armstrong there is no company, so thank you.
P.s. I hope you weren't too harsh on the driver who forgot to put the handbrake on 🤦🏽.
We miss you guys ❤️
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Dutchie63
Mar 5, 2026
Colony Senegal Safari - From our hotel we were picked up with a big keep. We were taken to the port of Banjul and with a large ferry we were taken to Barra. Take the yellow book with you with vaccinations! Then by bus from Barra to customs to check out from Gambia to Senegal. The safari was magnificent, only the lion influence their hunting instincts were transferred.
We got good information from the guide of the safari! Then back to customs 2x
(first Senegal and then Gambia)
If you don't have a yellow book, you will cost that money on the spot.....
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Rachael_q
Feb 19, 2026
Gambia Senegal safari adventure - This is a full immersive experience, it will be hot to make sure you can cover up and come for a super exciting jam packed day.
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