Photos of Exploring Gambia and Senegal

August 25 September 1 2022 (8 days)


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Wide riverWe sail downstream with the current
Sea eagleAn African sea eagle in the treetops
Jang Jang Burreh CampArrival at Jang Jang Burreh Camp
RainfallIt rains heavily when we arrive
Simple accommodationA round concrete bed with mosquito net
Hut Jang Jang Burreh CampOne of the older huts on the campsite
Boat tripDue to rainfall the bus cannot reach the campsite We must take a boat for part of the way
PierThe dock for the ferry across the river
Stone circles of WassuThe mysterious stone circles of Wassu
Wassu stone pillarsProbably the stones were built as grave monuments
Visit villageChildren respond enthusiastically during our visit
VillagersThe village consists of several hundred residents
Food broughtThe food is distributed in the village
Simple hutsThe huts made of reed and palm leaves
ToysSimple toys suffice
Pier Gambia riverWe cross the river from the pier
OnboardThe crossing over the Gambia river
Wooden boatsThe boats had to be bailed out extra along the way
Kiang West National ParkThe mangrove forests of Kiang West National Park
Boat tripBy boat through the beautiful nature reserve
Monitor lizardA small monitor lizard on a tree trunk
Animal spottingThere are many birds in Kiang West National Park
White heronA heron quickly looks for a safe refuge
Brikama Craft MarketSellers try to sell their statues at the Brikama Craft Market
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