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February 3, 2001
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Banjul - Barra Ferry
One of the creeks near Denton Bridge
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Gambia Experience trip
The river is "The Gambia", quite literally, the country exists as a small land area to either side of the river.
There are boat trips and fishing excursions, but too little is now made of the river in tourist terms, there are moves at the end of 1999 to increase the river's profile. Once, it was the means of transport for 200 miles, and along its length there are deserted buildings where trading once thrived.
If you travel to Banjul, think of taking the ferry to Barra, just for the trip and its sights and sounds. Look at Fort Bullen and then catch the next Ferry back, it will reward you with some wonderful pictures.
Even a walk along the shoreline at Banjul is an interesting experience where you will meet people living a lifestyle as different to any you have seen anywhere.
The river is also closely linked with the slave trade, the remains of slave trading posts can be seen along its length and the Roots books brought prominence to Albreda near the village from where Kunte Kinta was enslaved.
Up river, the water animal life is more interesting with REAL crocodiles, and hippos. The main feature along the river is the incredible variety of birds and most of the Bird trips are boat excursions along the creeks of The Gambia at dawn or dusk.
There are camps at Tendaba and Georgetown specialising in watching and spotting the amazing variety of species that abound in this tiny country.
GTS can offer a special trip for members to The Bird Safari Camp
There are boat trips organised for parties, The Gambia Experience run some costing around £30 you get a lunch as well. Smaller groups not wanting to be in a crowd can get a paddled pirogue for less than £5 an hour.
GTS is fitting out a 16 foot boat to take members on short local trips but will also offer longer overnight trips. We hope to start these during 2001.
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