Cultural Dining Experience with a Local Family in Kotu
Food & drink

Cultural Dining Experience with a Local Family in Kotu

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$40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours

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 family
  • Take part or observe in the preparation of your meal
  • Capture memories through photographs and notes
  • Engage in insightful conversations about everyday life
  • Share insights about your own culture and homeland
What to expect

Engaging with a local family over a meal is an enriching cultural food experience. Each encounter is personal, involving only your group and the local family.

Upon meeting the local family and enjoying your welcome drink, you'll have the opportunity to assist in preparing the meal. Or, if you prefer, you can simply observe, jot down notes, and capture memories through photographs. Just relax and savour the moment.

All local families speak at least basic English, providing you with the chance to converse and gain insights about daily life in their country. Feel free to discuss anything you're curious about with your host family, including sharing aspects of your own culture and homeland. Most local families are genuinely interested in learning about diverse cultures.

Your participation in Travel for a Cause is 100% guaranteed. The experience is World Fair Trade Organization and Green & Fair certified.

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What's included
  • check Dinner
  • check Soft drinks
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
Where

Kotu, Serrekunda, 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
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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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