The Gambia is the smallest country in the continent of Africa. It is located in Western Africa completely surrounded by Senegal and borders the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It is a small country with exciting adventures particularly if you’re interested in ecology and nature. Bird watching is among the most popular things to do in The Gambia, and many people visit with high hopes of spotting some of the many rare birds as well as hippos, primates, and crocodiles which are found in the wetlands that surround the country’s river.