Things to do · Africa

Things to do in Gambia (also known as The Gambia)

A sliver of a country along a great river, with Atlantic beaches and remarkable birdlife.

Things to do in Gambia

Top 6 adventures in Gambia

  1. 01

    Cruise the Gambia River

    Head upriver to the chimpanzee islands of River Gambia National Park.

    On the water
  2. 02

    Skydive over Kololi beach

    A tandem jump above the Atlantic coast near Banjul.

    Skydiving
  3. 03

    Go birding

    More than 500 bird species have been recorded in this small country.

    Wildlife
  4. 04

    Visit Kunta Kinteh Island

    A UNESCO site tied to the history of the Atlantic slave trade.

    Expedition
  5. 05

    Kachikally Crocodile Pool

    A sacred crocodile pool in Bakau.

    Wildlife
  6. 06

    See the Wassu Stone Circles

    Ancient megaliths, part of the Senegambian stone circles.

    Expedition

Gambia trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Banjul
Gateway
Banjul
Best time to go
November to May
We can arrange
Skydiving, On the water, Wildlife, Expedition

Skydiving in Gambia

Want to jump in Gambia? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

Top jump idea: Skydive over Kololi beach.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in Gambia

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in Gambia? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Gambia

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Banjul and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Gambia

Want skydiving in Gambia for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Gambia adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Gambia?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Gambia. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Gambia?

Top picks include Cruise the Gambia River, Skydive over Kololi beach and Go birding. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Gambia for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is November to May. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Gambia?

Most trips start in Banjul. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Gambia?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Gambia, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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