Gambia may be small, but it is packed with attractions. The Gambia is in fact the smallest country on mainland Africa, but its diverse landscape is made up of tropical forests, beautiful sandy beaches, swampland, wooded savannahs and winding rivers. A slither on Africa's west coast, The Gambia is sandwiched between north and south Senegal. Holidays in Gambia often centre round the resorts of Bakau, Fajara, Kotu and Kololi, which are set along a six-mile strip of Atlantic coastline and offer a wide choice of hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs.

Holidays in Gambia feature plenty of stunning beaches, such as Cape Point Beach with its sweeping bay and wealth of water sports, Bijilo Beach with its secluded strip of sand, and Kotu with its choice of beach bars. The capital city, Banjul is a seaport town set near the mouth of the Gambia River. The city is the gateway to more than 25 miles of beautiful sandy coastline and numerous hotels. Banjul also offers a wealth of cultural attractions, including the Gambian National Museum with its displays of African culture and European colonialism, the bustling Albert Market, the striking Banjul State House, and a couple of cathedrals and mosques.

Adventure holidays in Gambia are on the increase, including safaris, riverboat cruises, freshwater and sea fishing. The Gambia is a birdwatcher's paradise, offering more than 540 different species. The Abuko Nature Reserve is well worth a visit and is inhabited by a wide variety of birdlife as well as crocodiles, snakes, porcupines and many other species. There is also an animal orphanage, home to lions, monkeys and hyenas.