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Join Peregrine for an unforgettable 8-day adventure cruise in West Africa.
See a different side of West Africa on this spectacular adventure cruise from Senegal down into The Gambia. Explore the wild realm of the Saloum Delta, where marine turtles, crocodiles and manatees lurk. Sail to Banjul and to former St James Island to uncover the story of Kunta Kinteh. Head on up to Tendaba village, where wildlife-filled parks and wetlands are just a safari-truck or motor-pirogue ride away. Continue to Kuntaur for the chance to get up close to chimpanzees, experience lively local culture and music, visit the Wassu Stone Circles and observe local fishing-village life. Drop anchor in Banjul for a kora performance, before returning to Dakar via the dolphin-filled Gambia estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, discover the unique traditions and lively rhythms that make West Africa such a fascinating cultural tapestry, with optional land excursions from your plush base, the Harmony G.
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- PFWR
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 7
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 44
Why you'll love this trip
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Visit the Saloum Delta, a UNESCO liste Biosphere reserve and important birding area
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Visit Kunta Kinteh, the island named after the character in Roots and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
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Observe chimpanzees from a motor pirogue on Baboon Island
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Look out for dolphins in the Gambia River estuary
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is operated by our partners at Variety Cruises and is best suited to independent travellers who want flexibility from their itinerary. On Variety Cruises, all shore excursions are optional, so you don’t have to pay for an activity you’re not interested in. Trips operated by Variety begin at port, do not include tips and require solo travellers to pay a mandatory single supplement.
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This is a small ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a yacht with 30–50 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge.
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Our ship moves under engine power, rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
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Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may have to cross cobbled streets and uneven ground, sometimes in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your group leader before taking part.
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If you’re concerned about seasickness, there are seasickness tablets on-board. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. Your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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There are no lifts (elevators) on-board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.
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Boats

Harmony G
Drop anchor and swim right off the back of this 54m Mega Yacht.
Itinerary
Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Joal Fadiouth morning excursion (including lunch) - EUR114
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Joal Fadiouth morning excursion – this optional excursion needs to be prebooked at least 15 days prior to embarkation, please let your sales consultant know if you would like to prebook this service. This excursion requires a minimum participation of 10 customers, for it to operate. In Case of bad weather conditions we will replace the transport by motor pirogues with larger local tenders.Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Banjul & Bakau morning excursion (including refreshments) - EUR42
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Tendaba Baobolong Reserve afternoon excursion - EUR34
- Tendaba - Kiang West National Park morning excursion (including refreshments) - EUR34
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note on the optional Tendaba - Kiang West National Park morning excursion you will be required to walk approximately 5kms over uneven terrain. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes with a good grip.Please note on the Tendaba Baobolong Reserve optional activity you will be travelling on a motor pirogue for approximately 3 hours.
Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Kuntaur Gambia National Park afternoon excursion - EUR83
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Kuntaur Janianbureh & Wassu Stones morning excursion - EUR96
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Harmony G (1 night)
Optional Activities
- James Island/Kunta Kinteah morning excursion - EUR17
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Small Cruise ShipAccommodation
Small Cruise Ship, 7 nightsImportant notes
Your voyage is operated by our partner company, Variety Cruises.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Shore Excursions are not included in the cost of the cruise and are payable on board the ship in Euros. A description of the excursion on offer is included in the day to day itinerary.
DAY TWO OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Joal Fadiouth morning excursion – this optional excursion needs to be prebooked at least 15 days prior to embarkation, please let your sales consultant know if you would like to prebook this service. This excursion requires a minimum participation of 10 customers, for it to operate. In Case of bad weather conditions we will replace the transport by motor pirogues with larger local tenders.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
It is not possible to share with a stranger on a Variety Cruises voyage and single travellers must pay the Single Occupancy rate.
MINIMUM AGE
Children from the age of 7 can be accommodated on these voyages. Each boat has one cabin category that will accommodate a 3rd person allowing for triple sharing. Any child under the age of 18 must share with an adult.

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