Experience Reptiles, Sea Turtle Conservation & Coastal Gambia in One Day 

Discover a different side of The Gambia through a full-day experience combining reptile encounters, sea turtle conservation and the country's Atlantic coastline.

Visit the Kartong Reptile Farm to discover snakes, chameleons, monitor lizards, turtles and crocodiles while learning more about reptiles, their behaviour and their role in the natural environment.

Continue to a sea turtle conservation project in Gunjur, where you can learn about local conservation work and, depending on the time of year, experience seasonal turtle activities.

The day can then continue with a coastal experience at Tanji or Sanyang, giving you the opportunity to discover local coastal life or spend time relaxing by the beach.

This tour is particularly suitable for travellers who want to combine wildlife, conservation and coastal experiences in The Gambia rather than simply visiting a beach or traditional tourist attraction.

Experience Reptiles, Sea Turtle Conservation & Coastal Gambia in One Day 

This experience combines two very different aspects of Gambian wildlife.

At the reptile farm, you'll discover some of the country's most fascinating reptiles through a guided and educational experience. At the turtle conservation project, you'll learn about the protection of sea turtles and the seasonal work carried out to support them.

The tour then connects wildlife and conservation with the coastal communities and beaches of southern Gambia.

It is an excellent choice for travellers looking for wildlife tours in The Gambia, turtle conservation experiences, reptile encounters and coastal activities in one full-day tour.

What You’ll Experience on the Turtle Project & Reptile Farm Tour

Kartong Reptile Farm 

Begin your wildlife experience at the Kartong Reptile Farm, where you'll discover a variety of reptiles and learn more about their behaviour, ecology and conservation.

Depending on the animals and conditions during your visit, you may encounter:

• Snakes

• Chameleons

• Monitor lizards

• Turtles

• Crocodiles

The experience is guided and supervised, giving visitors an opportunity to learn about these animals in a controlled environment.

Guided Reptile Experience

Your guide will introduce you to the different reptiles and explain their characteristics, behaviour and role within the ecosystem.

Where available and appropriate, supervised interactions with selected animals may be offered.

Gunjur Turtle Conservation Project

Continue to a local sea turtle conservation project in Gunjur and learn about efforts to protect sea turtles along The Gambia's coastline.

Discover the challenges faced by sea turtles and how local conservation initiatives work to protect them and their nesting areas.

Seasonal Turtle Experiences

Turtle activity varies throughout the year, so experiences at the conservation project depend on the season and current conservation activities.

August–November: potential hatchling activity and turtle releases, depending on conservation conditions.

June–July: nesting season and hatchery-related conservation activities, depending on the current project schedule.

December–May: other conservation activities and information about sea turtle protection may be available.

Important: Specific turtle sightings, nesting activity and hatchling releases are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.