Serenity Holidays highlights top tours and wildlife experiences across its five travel brands: The Gambia Experience, Goa Experience, Cape Verde Experience, Corsican Places, and Sardinian Places. With a team of experts and dedicated in-resort representatives offering insider advice and tailored recommendations based on firsthand knowledge, the tour operator ensures customers can enhance every aspect of their chosen holiday experience: 

The Gambia: With its golden coastline, lush habitats, and mighty river, this small African country is home to over 600 bird species, as well as incredible wildlife – a true gem for birdwatchers and nature lovers. 

• Birdwatching Tours: Embark on guided day or longer upriver tours led by local award-winning expert Malick Suso, to experience the region's vibrant birdlife. In 2026, The Gambia Experience is also hoping to repeat its our popular tours accompanied by BBC presenter Megan McCubbin. 

• Mandina Lodges & Fathala Wildlife Reserve (Senegal): Witness wildlife from the beauty of a floating river lodge on a mangrove-lined tributary of the River Gambia. Mandina Lodges provides a unique retreat, surrounded by a sacred palm forest where birds, monkeys and baboons are resident. Cross into Senegal to encounter free-roaming giraffes, rhinos, and zebras in a picturesque savannah setting at Fathala Wildlife Reserve for an exciting twin-centre stay. 

• Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project: Venture inland to witness chimpanzees thriving in their natural habitat and spot hippos along the serene riverbanks. This unique conservation project is a working camp which began in 1979 and is now home to over 100 chimps which live on three islands 270k inland from the coast, deep in the heart of the River Gambia National Park. 

• Visit Gambia.co.uk for more details. 

Goa: Providing a diverse and exciting range of experiences beyond its beautiful beaches, Goa Experience offers exclusive excursions from private day trips to immersive overnight stays. 

• Waterfalls & Spice Tours: Explore Goa's stunning Dudhsagar Waterfalls, among the highest in the whole of India, passing through dense and verdant natural landscapes followed by a tour of a spice plantation where nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon and pepper are among some of the wonderful aromas. 

• Cultural Experiences: Visit Portuguese heritage sites encountering museums, palaces and churches along the way. Engage in a hands-on Goan cookery class and learn more about Indian cuisine, with a choice of options. 

• Wildlife Encounters: Take part in unique wildlife tours and nature walks exploring Goa's lush landscapes - from a castaway cruise along the Zuari River to a day's guided birdwatching. 

• Overnight Excursions: Stay on a traditional houseboat and explore the beautiful backwaters of the Siolim River, passing by ancient fishing villages or spend a night under the stars in an air-conditioned safari tent on Cola Beach where swimming, fishing, and spotting dolphins are among favourite pastimes. 

• Visit GoaExperience.co.uk for more details. 

 
Cape Verde: Featuring eight of the ten islands of this stunning archipelago, Cape Verde Experience presents a wide variety of unique holiday experiences - from hiking through dramatic mountains to incredible marine life encounters including whale watching, turtles and dolphins, as well as immersive cultural tours. 

• Island Hopping & Tours: Discover multiple islands with tailored experiences that highlight their natural beauty and unique culture. Embark on a seven-night Cape Verde Archipelago Cruise aboard a luxurious mega yacht, visiting Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão.  

• Water Activities: Enjoy kite surfing, windsurfing, catamaran rides and diving in crystal clear waters. For more excitement, join guided quad biking adventures across sweeping sand dunes. 

• Nature & Wildlife: Take part in horse riding or wildlife watching with loggerhead turtles and whale watching among experiences. 

• Cultural & Culinary: Discover local traditions, sample delicious cuisine, and experience the island's musical heritage. 

• Visit CapeVerde.co.uk for more information. 

 
Corsica:  Known as 'L'Ile de Beauté', Corsica is a nature lover's paradise with Caribbean-like beaches, dramatic mountains, and diverse ecosystems that are teeming with unique flora and fauna. 

• Adventure Activities: Enjoy diving, canyoning, cycling, climbing, and hiking through Corsica's natural parks and reserves. 

• Walking Tours: Explore the island at your own pace with Corsican Places' self-guided walking holidays that include flights, transfers, accommodation, and route maps. 

• Hidden Gems: Unwind on Corsica's pristine beaches and take in breathtaking coastal views. Corsican Places features apartments, résidences, villas and hotel accommodation in sought after locations that make the most of Corsica's exceptional scenery - perfect for couples, families, and larger groups. 

• Visit Corsica.co.uk for more details. 

 
Sardinia: Renowned for its pristine, powdery-sand beaches and welcoming family culture, Sardinia is an exceptional island choice for both families and couples, offering a wide range of activities for all types of holidaymakers. 

• Beach & Coastal Tours: Explore stunning beaches such as Costa Smeralda, Alghero, and La Pelosa, and sail around the Maddalena Archipelago. 

• Nature & Hiking: Hike through Gennargentu National Park or the Supramonte Mountains for spectacular views. 

• Wildlife Watching: Spot wild donkeys in Asinara National Park or flamingos in Cagliari. 

• Cultural Tours & Culinary Experiences: Visit ancient Nuragic sites and enjoy traditional Sardinian cuisine. 

• Adventure Activities: Enjoy cycling, kayaking, and caving for the ultimate thrill. 

• Visit SardinianPlaces.co.uk for more details. 

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Press Information:  The Gambia Experience. Cape Verde Experience, Goa Experience Corsican Places and Sardinian Places are trade names of Serenity Holidays Ltd, a fully bonded operator under ATOL 1866 and a member of ABTOT 5216, ABTA and AITO.