Camp on the banks of The Gambia River, overland through the beautiful Casamance region of Senegal, absorb yourself in the old colonial port city of Bissau, trek or cycle in Guinea’s Fouta Djalon, relax on some of the best beaches in the world in Sierra Leone. So be prepared for a true overland adventure along a route rarely travelled. Discover more here.

Discover the music and magic of Mali’s landscapes and people through a journey to Timbuktu the mysterious city and beyond.  Behold! The Festival on the Niger, a popular cultural festival gathers top Malian musicians, artists, craftsmen, dance and traditional puppet troupes from across the country, celebrating Mali’s diverse cultures in the ancient Bambaran Capital of Segou. Learn more.

This unique trip is perhaps the most challenging of the amazing holiday ideas we list on the portal. This is the first truck-based overland company to attempt this route so expect the unexpected! This is truly off the beaten track – overlanding through a remote but stunning part of West Africa few get to see. Click here to lean more about this exciting new addition.

This trip takes you along a part of the old trans Saharan trade routes, famous for the trading of gold, ivory, spices and cloth from every part of Africa to the Middle-east. Departing the vibrant capital of Mali, Bamako, you will travel through World Heritage sites, visit ancient tribes and, last but not least, take part in one of the most amazing music festivals in the World, 'Le Fesstival du Desert'. Click here to learn more.

The resort is situated in the middle of nature, surrounded by least five villages with different cultures. All staff working at this accommodation are local people from the surrounding villages which gives them the opportunity to have a job during the dry season. There are 12 fine bungalows, a conference hall, restaurant and a newly constructed swimming pool. To learn more about this accommodation, click here.

This is sure to be a memorable experience.  You will have an opportunity to visit with many cultures; enjoy their music, learn about their traditions, and share the customs that have continued for centuries. This trip is also a fundraiser to help finish the Tuareg school in the Sahara Desert, to provide an education while offering hope for a culturally sustainable future. Learn more here.

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Following on from the first installment of his adventure, Thomas recounts his experiences on his journey through Sierra Leone to discover tourism projects which work towards implementing the responsible tourism concept of "making destinations better places to live in, and better places to visit". To read more about this adventure, click here.

After coming back from Sierra Leone, and having had one of the most amazing times of his life, Thomas decided to share his experience with others to hopefully inspire more people to go and explore this beautiful yet misunderstood part of the World. This is the first part of Travels in Sierra Leone: Peninsula, Provinces and Palm Wine. Click here to read more.

Sandy Asuming, a student from the Gambia, shares with us her passion for the development of the responsible tourism concept in West Africa by explaining how the tourists themselves can help implement very simple changes in behaviour which can have major impacts on the sustainability of destinations and the local communities living there. To read the piece, click here.