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Banjul · Gambia

Market Tour & Gambian Cooking Class with Hotel Transfers

Starting From From $131.59 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Hours 4.16 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by Traveling Spoon
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Host Bio: Ida hosts an unforgettable culinary experience in her home in Tujereng, Gambia. Passionate about preserving and sharing her Gambian heritage, Ida welcomes guests from around the world into her home to experience authentic Gambian cuisine and traditions. Committed to sustainable tourism, she creates meaningful connections through food and culture. Ida works alongside her daughters-in-law, Haddy and Aïcha, whose talents enrich the experience. Haddy, a skilled chef, leads cooking sessions with warmth and energy, drawing from both her family traditions and professional kitchen background. Aïcha brings a unique blend of psychology and cultural insight, offering workshops on women's roles in Gambian society and the healing power of local herbs. Together, this family team offers a warm, immersive journey into Gambian life and hospitality.

Highlights

Why travelers choose this experience

  • This is an authentic cooking experience in a local home not a professional class in a studio
  • Discover Gambian culture through a handson cooking class in a local family home
  • Visit the lively Tanji Fishing Market to shop for fresh fish and produce like a local
  • Dress in traditional Gambian clothing and learn the stories behind the dishes
  • Cook authentic dishes like domoda, benachin, or yassa using traditional methods
  • Enjoy your homemade meal and herbal tea in a peaceful garden with your hosts
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Banjul

Local Flavor at Tanji.

Continued

Banjul

Cooking Class.

Planning Details

Before you go

Included

This experience includes pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Tujereng or Banjul. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking online.

Meeting & Pickup

This experience includes pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Tujereng or Banjul. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking online.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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