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If You Are After Excitement Then Why Not Consider a Cheap Holiday in Gambia Author: Ivor Trumpet If you are looking for an exciting holiday that will not cost you a fortune, you could consider a holiday in Gambia. Located in the Gambia River Valley of West Africa, Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland. Despite the size, it offers a myriad of exciting attractions for travelers. The major attractions and excitements that Gambia offers One of the prime attractions of Gambia is the Abuko Nature Reserve. Despite being the smallest game reserve in Africa, it is a fascinating place to visit. The lush green vegetation all around soothes the eyes, and the thrill of spotting callithrix monkeys, crocodiles, lizards, bushbuck antelopes and stunning birds makes the visit worth it. The Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project in Gambia is one of the most successful chimp rehab centers of Africa. It also boasts of being the longest running center. Tourists can stay at one of the guest lodges of the project, and can have a tour of the project under the guidance of the founder Stella Marsden. The project has around eighty chimpanzees and a large number of baboons, hippos, vervet monkeys, western red colobus and a rich population of a variety of birds. Badi Mayo, the Chimpanzee Visitor Camp, is situated almost 270 kilometers up the River Gambia. So it is a time-consuming trip, but one does not seem to notice it in the excitement and thrill of it all The Nuimi National Park and Jinack Island are enchanting places. The park spreads widely, covering vast areas of the North Bank of the Gambia. It ultimately ends at the Sine-Saloum Park of Senegal. Jinack Island is an ideal place for relaxation and unwinding. Kilometers of sandy beaches are often visited by Atlantic humpback dolphins, ospreys and sanderlings. The middle of the island is ideal for bird-watching. European migrants flock to the island in the winter months and are a treat to watch. Fortunate travelers can also spot a warthog, hyena or even a leopard. The time from mid-June to early October is humid and hot because of the wet season. This season sees the vegetation grow tall, and as a result, tourists find wildlife viewing difficult. Wildlife becomes easier to see during the period between August and December. This is the perfect time to catch glimpses of dragonflies and beautiful butterflies. The best time to visit Gambia is the time between mid-October and June. It coincides with the prime tourist season, and hence flights during this period are cheaper than the rest of the year. The best part of a Gambian holiday is that Gambia is only six hours away from London and the other big European cities. This enables one to travel to a different continent with a different culture altogether, with ease. As there is no time difference, there is no jetlag. The best way to find the cheapest airfare deals and hotel packages is to surf the Internet for websites that give clear comparisons and rate charts. Gambia is a place that allows one to have a cheap holiday without any compromise on excitement and thrills. Gambia guarantees value-for-money and is entertainment to the maximum. A cheap holiday in Gambia will always be worth it. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/if-you-are-after-excitement-then-why-not-consider-a-cheap-holiday-in-gambia-790838.html About the Author: Packyourbags.com is a online travel agent providing exciting packages to have a cheap holiday in Gambia.

Gambia Travel Advice Author: mikearmstrong999 The Gambia is an ex British colony situated on the west coast of Africa, just 6 hours flying time from London. I have lived in The Gambia on and off for over six years (running a cultural music school) and I rate The Gambia as being one of the best holiday destinations in the world. The Gambia is such a colourful country and it is known as 'the smiling coast' to those in the know. The music is wonderfully rich and almost everywhere you go you can hear African local drums, the djembe drum, playing in the distance. For many years, however, it has been set back by an ongoing problem; that of 'bumsters'. Bumsters are local people (mainly young men) who prey on the ignorance and good-naturedness of tourists to extract money from them and it is often fuelled by the need to obtain drugs or alcohol. I've travelled to many countries in the world but I have never seen tourists hassled so much and so intensely as I have witnessed in The Gambia. It is a problem with its roots buried in the social structure of the country and it is a problem that will not easily be removed. That aside, however, it is still a great place to travel to and the following advice should make the average tourist more resilient to the ways of the bumster. You are particularly vulnerable to scams in the first few days of your holiday, when your skin is untanned and the local bumsters know you are new in the country. As you develop a sun tan and an attitude and air of confidence, you will get less hassle from the small operators, but you are still very vulnerable to expensive scams and practised conmen. Be particularly careful over the 'really nice stranger' scam, many will play a very long waiting game ( several years) to gain your confidence before attempting to take advantage of your generosity. They will use letters, send cards, make phone calls and use emails and faxes, they will use friendship, concern, love and sex and they will do whatever it takes to maintain a relationship with you with a view to extracting money from you. DO NOT give out your email address unless you want to be faced with many months of persistent approaches. Sometimes a local will approach you and say “It’s me, Lamin, the gardener from your hotel” – They know that Europeans will do almost anything to risk offending someone but you have to be savvy to this approach. A great tip here is to say “ah yes, Lamin, didn’t I lend you fifty Dalasis yesterday? Where is my money?” You will receive a very curious look followed by a swift departure! It is very difficult to sort out the genuine people from those who make a living at this. Devotion to the daily religious practises of Islam is most definitely not a guaranteed sign of honesty, but some will use this as a subtle way of convincing you that they are genuine. Some of course are genuine, which makes it even harder. The best advice, however, is to quickly learn to say “NO”! Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/gambia-travel-advice-the-bumster-887675.html About the Author: About the Author: Mike is the owner and webmaster of an West African Culture business where you can find African Wood Carvings and Fair Trade Ethnic musical instruments .

GAMBIA AT GLANCE Author: KATIM TOURAY 24th April 1970 is when The Gambia became a Sovereign Republic. This is the Day when the Gambian people attained the constitutional right to self determination and Sovereignty, which is the cornerstone of genuine Independence. In 1965, The Gambia attained what should have rightly been called internal self Government under a constitutional Monarchy. This is precisely why Sir John Paul was appointed as Governor General of The Gambia by the Queen. He was later replaced by Sir Farimang Singhateh in 1966. Even though we are made to believe that we became Independent in 1965, the constitutional instrument which was handed over to the then head of the government, the Prime Minister of The Gambia, had a chapter dealing with the office of Governor General, who owed allegiance not to The Gambia by Law but to her Majesty, the Queen of the United Kingdom. Many Gambians are still ignorant of this historical fact after 44 years since we gained nominal Independence. Section 29 of the 1965 Constitution states that “there shall be a Governor General who shall be appointed by her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty’s representative in the Gambia”. Hence the Governor General owed allegiance, obedience and adherence to Her Majesty the Queen. This is why a Governor General had to take the following Oath of Office which reads “I do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second, her heirs and successors, in the Office of Governor General of the Gambia. So help me God”. Section 32 of the 1965 Constitution further added that “there shall be a parliament which shall consist of Her Majesty and a House of Representatives”. Where then lies the Independence of the Gambia in 1965? Hence, it should be clear to all Gambians that the country was a constitutional monarchy in 1965 and had not attained full Sovereign existence. The Gambian people were still partial subjects and had not become Sovereign Citizens of a Sovereign State. The wind of change had blown across all the British Colonies in West Africa. The Gambia, being the last Colony in 1965, did not feel the full weight of the powers of the Governor General, who even had the authority to appoint a Constituencies Boundaries Commission for the purpose of election of Members of the House of Representatives. The Governor General had powers to assent to laws on behalf of her Majesty. In short, an Executive power in the Gambia was vested in her majesty under the 1965 constitution. It was after the referendum of 1970 that the Gambia became a Republic on 24 April 1970. It is on this date that Members of parliament and the cabinet were required by the constitution not to owe allegiance, obedience or adherence to a foreign power or state. The Sovereignty of the Gambia became vested in the people. They were to preserve and consolidate the country’s Sovereignty, territorial integrity and Independence. They become empowered by law to exercise their right to self determination by freely determining their economic, social and political development. The Gambian people were required by law to be their own rulers. None had the right to lead without the consent of others and none had the mandate to exercise authority without promoting the liberty and general welfare of the people. It is therefore the 1970 Constitution which makes the beginning of the sovereign existence of the Gambian people. It makes every Gambian an equal owner of the country with equal powers to determine her destiny and equal rights to enjoy liberty and public services. Every subsequent political administration should lead to further consolidation of the sovereignty of the people. This is why 24th April should be commemorated as the most important day in our national calendar; it is unfortunate that neither the government of the first Republic nor that of the second Republic has seen the need to give Republican day its due importance. As the media which is committed to the values of the Sovereignty of the people and Republican existence, we will continue to be relentless in our advocacy for its adoption as a National Day. As the national media increases its coverage of ‘Mansa Bengos’, commemoration of coups d’états and other monarchical traditions, the people of Gambia shall intensify its advocacy for Republican values and the culture of sovereignty of the people. Gambians intends to collaborate with the People’s Centre for Social Science Research, Civic Awareness and Community Initiative to raise the awareness of the people. The Centre accepts to produce a book on Gambian history, focusing on our struggle for self determination and Independence and Gambians will open up a National Debate on the issue of sovereignty, self-determination and Independence. As some quarters romanticize coups to the point of calling for an anthem, those with Republican values should also provide incentives for people to think of an anthem for Republican Day, 24th April 1970. We want it to be known that it is a historical fallacy that we became independent in 1965. It is a historical fallacy that the day of the coup d’état can be regarded as a day of national liberation. It is a historical fallacy that there is a day worthier of being commemorated than 24th April 1970. The pages are open to any historian or party ideologue who is opposed to our assertions. However, future publications will clarify these issues to the satisfaction of our readers. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/news-and-society-articles/gambia-at-glance-945982.html About the Author: KATIM TOURAY PLACE OF BIRTH: THE GAMBIA PLACE OF RESIDENCE: VIRGINIA, U.S.A

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