Luxury Travel Guide: Gambia

Accommodation

$120-350 per night

Upscale beach resorts, luxury eco-lodges, boutique hotels with full amenities and premium locations

Food & Dining

$40-100 per day

Fine dining restaurants, resort cuisine, premium seafood establishments, and exclusive dining experiences

Transportation

$30-80 per day

Private car with driver, luxury transfers, chartered boats, and premium transport services

Activities

$60-200 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive wildlife experiences, luxury river cruises, spa treatments, and premium cultural experiences

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and local buses instead of private transport (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in local guesthouses rather than beach resorts (generally 50-70% less expensive)

Visit during the dry season shoulder months for accommodation discounts of 20-40%

Book river cruises and tours directly with local operators rather than through hotels (typically 30-50% cheaper)

Shop for crafts and souvenirs at local markets instead of hotel shops (usually 40-60% lower prices)

Travel overland between destinations instead of flying when possible (generally 60-80% savings)

Only eating at beachfront restaurants and hotels instead of exploring local dining (typically costs 100-200% more)

Taking private taxis for all transport instead of using shared options (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Booking all activities through luxury resorts rather than local operators (generally 50-100% markup)

Visiting only during peak tourist season without considering shoulder season savings (typically 30-60% higher costs)