3-day Gambia cycling tour: Hippos, chimps, Stone Circles

Three days of river wildlife, forest cycling, and ancient stone monuments

A 3-day tour of rural Gambia combining a river safari through River Gambia National Park, cycling through baobab forests to remote villages, and exploration of the UNESCO-listed Stone Circles. The itinerary includes pickup from your hotel, an English-speaking guide, meals at Kairoh Garden Lodge, and entrance fees to the Stone Circles site. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: On the search for Hippos & Chimpanzees

• Pick-up and drive to Kairoh Garden Lodge
• Lunch at the lodge
• 3-hour boat tour spotting hippos and chimps
• Dinner with Gambia River views
• Optional 10km sunset bike ride to village

Day 2: Bike Ride & Stone Circles

• Breakfast at the lodge
• Scenic bike tour through baobab forest and villages
• Early lunch at the lodge
• Explore ancient Stone Circles and museum
• Relax at the lodge

Day 3: Back to the pick up point

• Breakfast at the lodge
• Early drive back to hotel or drop-off location

The experience

Day one starts with a 7 AM pickup and drive to Kairoh Garden Lodge in Kuntaur. After lunch, you board a boat for a 3-hour river safari through River Gambia National Park, where the Baboon Islands and Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project sit. The boat drifts past hippos, crocodiles, and wild birds in their natural habitat. Dinner comes with views of the Gambia River. An optional 10 km sunset bike ride to a traditional village is available if you want to keep moving after the boat returns.

Day two is built around cycling. You start with breakfast at 7 AM, then ride through a baobab forest to deeply rural villages, returning by noon to avoid the afternoon heat. After lunch, you visit the Stone Circles (a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of West Africa's most significant ancient megalithic sites), and tour the museum. The evening is free at the lodge to rest.

Day three is the return. An early morning drive gets you back to your hotel or requested drop-off location in time for lunch, ending the tour without eating into the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• English-speaking guide for all three days.
• accommodation at Kairoh Garden Lodge for two nights.
• all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• 3-hour river safari through River Gambia National Park.
• guided bike tour through baobab forest and villages.
• entrance fee to the Stone Circles and museum access.
• optional sunset bike ride on day one.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Telémaco Travel

Is this one for you?Three days allows you to experience the river safari, the cycling, and the Stone Circles without rushing any of them, and the early return on day three leaves your afternoon free. If you have only two days or need more time to explore deeper into the region, a different tour length may suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What wildlife will I actually see on the river safari?

The boat tour through River Gambia National Park passes hippos, wild chimpanzees, crocodiles, and exotic birds. The Baboon Islands and the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project are part of the route, though sightings depend on the animals' natural movements and the season.

How much cycling is involved each day?

Day two includes a scenic bike tour through baobab forest to remote villages, returning by midday. Day one offers an optional 10 km sunset ride to a traditional village if you want to cycle in the evening. Day three is a drive only.

What are the Stone Circles and why do people visit them?

The Stone Circles are a UNESCO World Heritage site: one of West Africa's most significant ancient megalithic monuments, built centuries ago as sacred burial grounds by early civilizations. You explore the site and visit an on-site museum to learn their history.

Where do I stay, and what's included in the meals?

You stay at Kairoh Garden Lodge in Kuntaur for nights one and two. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided at the lodge. Day one dinner features views of the Gambia River.

What time does the tour end on day three?

The early morning drive back arrives at your hotel or drop-off location in time for lunch, so your afternoon is free.