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The Gambia holidays by Cox & Kings

The smallest country in Africa, measuring a mere 500km in length and 50km wide, The Gambia was granted independence from Great Britain in 1965 and is surrounded by its much larger neighbour Senegal.

The country takes its name from the Gambia river, which bisects the country’s entire length as it flows on its way to the ocean. Known for its alluring Atlantic coastline with golden sandy beaches, luxurious beach resorts and bustling fishing villages, the country also boasts a number of stunning nature reserves and important historical sites.

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"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday.
Mr. Betchett"

"We arrived back to London yesterday, to find (of course) a huge pile of work to cope with, but we wanted to let you know immediately that your advice and assistance with the planning of our trip to India - combined with expertise and enthusiasm of the local Cox & Kings teams in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Shimla - resulted in a most interesting, rewarding and enjoyable experience for all three of us.
Lord Tyler"

"The Botanical gardens in Kandy and the Yala National Park were both outstanding.
Mrs Linda Green"

"We thought it important to let you know how much we enjoyed it and how well we thought it was planned…Thank you for organising it.
Mr Campbell"

"The trip overall was a great success, and our thanks go to you and your team for arranging a truly memorable holiday. We will never forget Wolf's Lair nor, of course, Aushwitz and Birkenau. Thanks again, and we look forward to travelling again with your company - indeed, we are in the throes of arranging a trip to India with you.
Mr and Mrs Harvey"

"Just about everything regarding the trip was absolutely wonderful.
Ms Annalouise Cronin"

"Excellent holiday and great hotels. Excellent guides and drivers as always. We always recommend Cox & Kings to others.
Mr and Mrs. Inersen"

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your work and help with our trip to South America, it was the most incredible and inspiring experience for both my Mum and myself.
Mrs Nankervis"

"The opportunity to see the Taj Mahal, on two occasions, ie at sunset and at sunrise. This was all the more poignant for us as we saw the Taj Mahal, firstly, on Valentine's Day and, secondly, on my 60th birthday. It was perfect and well done for organising it on key dates!!
Mrs Wendy Emmott"

"This tour vividly demonstrated the benefits of using a reputable travel agent, without whom we would probably still be stranded amongst the riots!
Mr Hearsum"

"We learned so much about the values, tastes influences and interests of a people that look directly into your eyes and respond with humour and interest. We haven't laughed so much in ages. This has been a truly life changing visit... Thank you once again for an amazing experience.
Mr and Mrs Phillips"

"The range and variety of sites and excursions was excellent. Wadi Rum was my favourite closely followed by my first glimpse of Petra through the Siq.
Mrs Mary Robertson"

"In the Udawalawe National Park the wild elephants, several females with two babies, came right up to the jeep and continued to feed beside us without moving away. It was lovely seeing the elephants at the orphanage too, but a sight I shall not forget was watching a young one standing at the bottom of the slipway, crossing his front legs back and forth in time to the beat of the music coming from a restaurant nearby. He was dancing for fun!
Ms Phyllis Babb"

"Brilliant, you are wonderful, never had such an efficient travel consultant before. Very many thanks Shameem.
Mr.Hammerton"

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"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday.
Mr. Betchett"

"The Botanical gardens in Kandy and the Yala National Park were both outstanding.
Mrs Linda Green"

"We thought it important to let you know how much we enjoyed it and how well we thought it was planned…Thank you for organising it.
Mr Campbell"

"Just about everything regarding the trip was absolutely wonderful.
Ms Annalouise Cronin"

"Excellent holiday and great hotels. Excellent guides and drivers as always. We always recommend Cox & Kings to others.
Mr and Mrs. Inersen"

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your work and help with our trip to South America, it was the most incredible and inspiring experience for both my Mum and myself.
Mrs Nankervis"

"The opportunity to see the Taj Mahal, on two occasions, ie at sunset and at sunrise. This was all the more poignant for us as we saw the Taj Mahal, firstly, on Valentine's Day and, secondly, on my 60th birthday. It was perfect and well done for organising it on key dates!!
Mrs Wendy Emmott"

"This tour vividly demonstrated the benefits of using a reputable travel agent, without whom we would probably still be stranded amongst the riots!
Mr Hearsum"

"The range and variety of sites and excursions was excellent. Wadi Rum was my favourite closely followed by my first glimpse of Petra through the Siq.
Mrs Mary Robertson"

"Brilliant, you are wonderful, never had such an efficient travel consultant before. Very many thanks Shameem.
Mr.Hammerton"

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"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday. Mr. Betchett"

"The Botanical gardens in Kandy and the Yala National Park were both outstanding. Mrs Linda Green"

"We thought it important to let you know how much we enjoyed it and how well we thought it was planned…Thank you for organising it. Mr Campbell"

"Just about everything regarding the trip was absolutely wonderful. Ms Annalouise Cronin"

"Excellent holiday and great hotels. Excellent guides and drivers as always. We always recommend Cox & Kings to others. Mr and Mrs. Inersen"

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your work and help with our trip to South America, it was the most incredible and inspiring experience for both my Mum and myself. Mrs Nankervis"

"The opportunity to see the Taj Mahal, on two occasions, ie at sunset and at sunrise. This was all the more poignant for us as we saw the Taj Mahal, firstly, on Valentine's Day and, secondly, on my 60th birthday. It was perfect and well done for organising it on key dates!! Mrs Wendy Emmott"

"This tour vividly demonstrated the benefits of using a reputable travel agent, without whom we would probably still be stranded amongst the riots! Mr Hearsum"

"The range and variety of sites and excursions was excellent. Wadi Rum was my favourite closely followed by my first glimpse of Petra through the Siq. Mrs Mary Robertson"

"Brilliant, you are wonderful, never had such an efficient travel consultant before. Very many thanks Shameem. Mr.Hammerton"

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"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday.
Mr. Betchett"

"The Botanical gardens in Kandy and the Yala National Park were both outstanding.
Mrs Linda Green"

"We thought it important to let you know how much we enjoyed it and how well we thought it was planned…Thank you for organising it.
Mr Campbell"

"Just about everything regarding the trip was absolutely wonderful.
Ms Annalouise Cronin"

"Excellent holiday and great hotels. Excellent guides and drivers as always. We always recommend Cox & Kings to others.
Mr and Mrs. Inersen"

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your work and help with our trip to South America, it was the most incredible and inspiring experience for both my Mum and myself.
Mrs Nankervis"

"The opportunity to see the Taj Mahal, on two occasions, ie at sunset and at sunrise. This was all the more poignant for us as we saw the Taj Mahal, firstly, on Valentine's Day and, secondly, on my 60th birthday. It was perfect and well done for organising it on key dates!!
Mrs Wendy Emmott"

"This tour vividly demonstrated the benefits of using a reputable travel agent, without whom we would probably still be stranded amongst the riots!
Mr Hearsum"

"The range and variety of sites and excursions was excellent. Wadi Rum was my favourite closely followed by my first glimpse of Petra through the Siq.
Mrs Mary Robertson"

"Brilliant, you are wonderful, never had such an efficient travel consultant before. Very many thanks Shameem.
Mr.Hammerton"