Food & drink

Cultural Dining Experience with a Local Family in Kololi

from

$40.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

Local touch

Meal Included

e-Voucher

Instant confirmation

Private group

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Do this because

Experience a personal encounter with a local host family
Enjoy an experience only for your party and the host family
Participate in the preparation of your meal or take pictures
Engage in fascinating cultural exchanges during your visit
Find out what everyday life is like in your host's country

What to expect

Join a local family for a cultural food experience. Each encounter is personal, involving only your party and the local family.

Upon meeting the local family and enjoying your welcome drink, you'll have the chance to assist in meal preparation. If you prefer, you can simply observe, jot down notes, or capture the moment with photographs. Just relax and savour the experience.

All local families speak at least basic English, providing an opportunity for engaging conversations about daily life in their country. Feel free to discuss anything you're curious about, including sharing insights about your own culture and homeland. Most host families are genuinely intrigued by stories from different cultures.

Your participation in Travel for a Cause is fully guaranteed. The experience is World Fair Trade Organization and Green & Fair certified.

What's included

Dinner
Soft drinks

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks

Where

Kololi, Serrekunda, The Gambia

Meeting point:

Meeting point details will be shared with the booking confirmation and voucher you will receive after booking. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

What to remember

Know in advance:

A minimum of 2 adults is required for this activity
On the terrace, you’ll find many shoes. It is customary to take off your shoes before entering a house
Clothes should respect the local culture and not show too much skin
The local family will invite you to help with the preparations of your meal
It is recommended to discuss when you or the local family want to take pictures (and/or post them on social media). Most of the time, everyone is fine with it

Remember to bring:

Your notebook to write down all the recipes

Provider

ResiRest

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 72 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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