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Lamin's Taxi Page

Our representative Mr Lamin O'Bojang

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some pictures of the trips

In recognition of his invaluable work for The Gambia Reality, we as a family made a personal donation of a car to our Gambian representative, Mr Lamin O'Bojang. He and his family have been a great help both to us and the charity. Without Lamin and his knowledge the charity would not be where it is today. It also means that on our visits to The Gambia we no longer have to rely on public transport to enable us to carry out the charity work.

The car is now a registered green tourist taxi generating an income for Lamin and his other driver Easy ( Osainou is his Gambian name ). They will provide trips to tourist attractions and local venues which may not be on offer elsewhere including visits to The Robert Kemp Memorial Nursery School in Brikama and airport/hotel transfers.

Some of the trips on offer are Lamin Lodge, The Crocodile Pool. Tanje Fishing Village, Serrakunda Market, South Gambia Tour, Georgetown, Roots Island, Paradise Beach and the surrounding area, Makasutu,Banjul and Brikama town with its woodcarving market.Throughout all of the trips Lamin or Easy will be your guide and stay with you at all times unless requested not to do so.

For the more adventurous tourist they have on offer a visit to a typical low income family compound where you can experience the Gambian daily life which can also include eating traditional Gambian lunch in the traditional Gambian way.

Airport/ Hotel Transfers: each way

a) to or from Kololi Resort ...............£7 ( D350 )

b) to or from Kotu Resort ...............£8 ( D400 )

c) to or from Cape Point ...............£9 ( D450)

d) to or from Banjul .......................£10 ( D500)

Maximum of 4 passengers.

Trip to The Robert Kemp Memorial Nursery School in Brikama.: return journey

a) from Kololi or Kotu ..................£12 ( D600 )

b) from Cape Point ...................£13 ( D650 )

c) from Banjul ....................£14 ( D700 )

Excursions : Half Day Full Day

1) Serekunda, Bakau and the crocodiles....... £17.50 ( D875 ) £27 ( D1350 )

Visit the lively, bustling town and market of Serekunda and then on to Bakau and the crocodile pool to meet Charlie the crocodile.

2) Lamin Lodge ..................................... £19 ( D950 ) £28 ( D1400 )

Situated on the Lamin Bolon, a tributary of the River Gambia. A three storey bar / restaurant made completely from rustic timber and offering breathtaking views from the upper stories out across the mangroves. Ideal place for birdwatching or take a boat ride round the mangroves.

3) Brikama ........................................... £20 ( D1000 ) £35 ( D1750 )

Brikama is famous for its woodcarvers market. You can watch the craftsmen at work and try your hand at a bit of bartering. You'll find gifts for everyone. The main market is also worth a visit where you see the local people going about the daily routine.

All of the above prices are solely the taxi fares for a maximum of 4 passengers - they do not include any food, drink, entrance fees or boat trips ( these are all paid at the venue ). Tips to the drivers are optional.

Both Lamin and Easy speak English.All of these trips can be booked locally in The Gambia or through Suzy in the UK before your arrival.

For more information or to book Lamins taxi please call Suzy on 01273 858502 or Lamin on 00220 7920970