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 Information:
The GRE
was
incorporated in 1982 by Ms. Monika Killi-Cle and Peter Losen and is an
early entrant into the ground tour operating sector of The Gambia.
They lay a great emphasis on sustainable tourism and they initially
specialized in upriver excursions along the Great
Gambia River.
The tour company offers a wide selection of half day
excursions in
the Greater Banjul area. Most trips leave from
Denton Bridge on St.
Mary's Island and terminate with a meal at the Lamin Lodge. These two
specific trips are tailor made for birdwatchers and general nature
enthusiasts.
Currently
it is engaged in the running of Lamin Lodge Bar and Restaurant a 3
floor wooden building propped up by stilts which is on the edge of the
Gambia River. Secondly they run the upper-river
Janjanbureh Camp situated 350
kilometres from the coast in a relatively unspoilt part of the
country. The camp is set on the north bank of the river facing the
'city' and can be arrived at by both via the southern and northern
road routes.
Boats:
They have a fleet of small
pirogues each measuring 20 m long and are fitted with sails and an
engine. Each boat has a maximum carrying capacity of 40 people and for
the convenience of passengers on board each has a toilet, kitchen and drinks bar. The vessels are available for individual bookings or
groups.
West Africa:
For the more adventurous tourist they offer tours to Senegal and
Guinea.
Awards:
In the year 2000 they were
awarded with the ASSET
Eco-tourism Enterprise
Award.
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