Makasutu and Community Based Tourism in the Gambia
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Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, etc……………….
My Name is Mrs Ida Njai, and I am the General Manager of the Mandina River Lodges at Makasutu Culture Forest. I have been involved in the tourism industry in The Gambia for over 20 years, in which time I have seen the country go through many changes.
I am here to represent The Gambia as a whole, but mainly focusing on a private eco tourism project that is leading the way in the world of responsible tourism.
On behalf of the President, Dr Alhagie AJJ Jammeh, the Ministry of Tourism And Culture, The Gambia Tourism Authority and the Directors of Makasutu, I would like to welcome everyone here to the world of Makasutu.
THE GAMBIA-A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
The Gambia is one of the smallest countries in Africa, with an estimated population of just under 1.5 million people. As an ex-British colony, English is the official language, with Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and Jola being the main local languages spoken.
The country is dominated by The Gambia River, and is roughly 300 kms long, and averaging 35kms in width. The Gambia is surrounded on 3 sides by its bigger neighbour Senegal, except for 80 kms of coastline that boarders the Atlantic Ocean. The country is an area of around 11, 000 sq km. 90% of the population are Muslim.
My Name is Mrs Ida Njai, and I am the General Manager of the Mandina River Lodges at Makasutu Culture Forest. I have been involved in the tourism industry in The Gambia for over 20 years, in which time I have seen the country go through many changes.
I am here to represent The Gambia as a whole, but mainly focusing on a private eco tourism project that is leading the way in the world of responsible tourism.
On behalf of the President, Dr Alhagie AJJ Jammeh, the Ministry of Tourism And Culture, The Gambia Tourism Authority and the Directors of Makasutu, I would like to welcome everyone here to the world of Makasutu.
THE GAMBIA-A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
The Gambia is one of the smallest countries in Africa, with an estimated population of just under 1.5 million people. As an ex-British colony, English is the official language, with Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and Jola being the main local languages spoken.
The country is dominated by The Gambia River, and is roughly 300 kms long, and averaging 35kms in width. The Gambia is surrounded on 3 sides by its bigger neighbour Senegal, except for 80 kms of coastline that boarders the Atlantic Ocean. The country is an area of around 11, 000 sq km. 90% of the population are Muslim.