Private Market Tour & Gambian Cooking Class with Hotel Transfers

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About this activity

This intimate experience in a local home offers a deep dive into Gambian cuisine, culture, and hospitality, perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike.

Discover Gambian culture through a hands-on 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A traditional Gambian meal
Included: Hands-on Gambian cooking class
Included: Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Tujereng or Banjul
Included: Guided tour of Tanji Fishing Market to buy fresh produce

Itinerary

Experience Gambian culture through a traditional cooking class in Tujereng. Join Ida and her daughters-in-law, Haddy and Aïcha, for an immersive Gambian cooking experience in their family home. The day begins with pick-up from your hotel in Tujereng or Banjul, followed by a warm welcome and the chance to dress in vibrant traditional Gambian clothing. Next, explore the bustling Tanji Fishing Market to buy fresh vegetables and fish. Senegalese fishermen arrive at this beach daily to sell their catch, and you'll find an incredible variety of seafood and produce - this is where locals do their grocery shopping. Back at Ida's house, you'll prepare and cook a traditional Gambian meal in the outdoor cooking area. In this hands-on Gambian cooking class, learn to make authentic dishes such as domoda (peanut stew), benachin (a traditional one-pot rice dish from the Wolof ethnic group), or yassa (braised fish or chicken), using traditional utensils and organic ingredients. After cooking, pick fresh herbs from the garden to brew your own herbal tea, then enjoy your meal in a peaceful garden setting with Ida and her family.

Stop 1

Local juice (baobab or wonjo) · Main: Domoda (peanut stew) or Benachin (Jollof rice) — or Yassa (braised fish or chicken) · Seasonal salad · Seasonal fruits

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Kairaba Beach Hotel

Your host will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Tujereng/Banjul hotel and drop you back after your experience is over.

Using your ticket

Host Name: Ida, Haddy and Aicha

Host Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Host Phone: + 220 772 72 72

Meeting Instructions: Your host will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Tujereng/Banjul hotel and drop you back after your experience is over.

Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions.

Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.

We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu is subject to change, if you have any preference please let your host know in advance
Dietary accommodations are available for lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets, if informed in advance
This experience includes pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Tujereng or Banjul, please provide your hotel name and address when booking online