Activities in The Gambia
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Tanbi Wetland Complex
If you like bird-watching but don't fancy travelling by pirogue, Kankujeri Rd might be more your scene. The stretch of mangrove on either side of the road forms part of the Tanbi Wetland Complex, a large wetland area that stretches all the way to Oyster Creek and Lamin. This, the Banjul part, is commonly known as 'Bund Road', the old name of Kankujeri Road that cuts through the mangrove area.
It's something of a classic on the Gambian bird-watching map, partly for its accessibility, as well as the large number of birds that can be observed here.
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St Joseph's Adult Education & Skills Centre
Tucked away in an ancient Portuguese building, St Joseph's Adult Education & Skills Centre has for the last 20 years provided training to disadvantaged women. Visitors can take a free tour of sewing, crafts and tie-dye classes, and purchase reasonably priced items such as patchwork products, embroidered purses and cute children's clothes at the on-site boutique.
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Pirogue trips
Pirogue trips make a lovely way to explore the quiet, mangrove-lined waterways of Oyster Creek, the main waterway separating Banjul Island from the mainland, and its minor tributaries which are brilliant for bird-watching, sport fishing and wonderfully lazy afternoons.
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The Sportsfishing Centre
Most hotels organise pirogue trips, though you can also book your tour independently at the The Sportsfishing Centre, located at Denton Bridge, which crosses Oyster Creek some 3km west from Banjul city centre.
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