Tourism in the Gambia

[1] That pioneering trip was organised by a Swede named Bertil Harding together with the tour operators Vingresor.

It was seen as an ideal place to escape the harsh winter months of Scandinavia where Europeans would enjoy not only sun, sand and beaches but also experience the excitement of a real African holiday.

[2] The number of tourists has continued to rise sharply throughout the years, and as the government is eager to diversify the economy, it recognised tourism as a potential major foreign exchange source of revenue.

[4] The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau about 10 miles (16 km) from the capital Banjul.

The Wassu stone circles lie 22 km northwest of Lamin Koto, on the north bank across from Janjanbureh.