Dear Visitors,

On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MOTC), let me welcome you to our website. 

As the Minister entrusted with the portfolio of Tourism and Culture, I feel very proud to be associated with this website. The information contained in this website is intended to assist you in gaining an understanding of the work of my Ministry and its line agencies such as Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA), National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and The Gambia Hotel School and to invite you to explore the diverse range of attractions at our disposal as the Smiling Coast of Africa.

I encourage you to spend some time exploring the site and to read about tourism and culture including eco-tourism facilities, historic sites, heritage resources arts and many more. Whether you are a seasoned tourist looking for refreshing experiences off the beaten tracks or a first time traveller yearning for an exotic experience in authentic African environment the wealth of information will tell you that the Smiling Coast is the place to be.

Thanks to our agreeable climate sunshine is guaranteed year round. The more than 500 species of exotic birds as well as the abundant species of fish in the calm waters of the River Gambia combined with a diversity of cultural heritage is a further testimony that the Gambia is the place to be.

We look forward to welcome you to the Smiling Coast of Africa. Meanwhile please browse through this website to be more acquainted with the various possibilities that you will find in this peaceful haven, known as the Smiling Coast of Africa.

We welcome all comments and suggestions on it to make it serve you even better.

Thank you for visiting!