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National Geographic Traveller ‘The Gambia’ – Words & Images by Jason Florio
National Geographic Traveller Magazine – ‘The Gambia’. Images and words by Jason Florio. name. In this small, riparian nation on Africa’s west, life revolves around the river’s gently winding course as it makes its way out to sea…
The Kankurang Traditional Masquerade, The Gambia, West Africa
The Kankurang traditional masquerade, The Gambia, West Africa. It is not uncommon here in The Gambia to see young Kankurangs boldly striding along in the middle of the road, surrounded by a gang of former initiates (almost protectors-like). As you approach, the Kankurang stands stock still so that you have little choice other than to stop your car.
NatGeo Travel: Exploring the Gambia’s new Ninki Nanka Trail. Images ©Jason Florio
NatGeo Travel: The route aims to draw travellers from the Gambia’s golden coast towards its lesser-explored interior. Named for a mythical water-dwelling beast, the trail traces the Gambia River 225 miles upstream from Banjul, an intrepid journey to the nation’s heart. Images ©Jason Florio