Our projects are always researched and prepared by members of the host community in close liaison with our expedition managers.  This system ensures that all projects are worthwhile, sustainable, and important to the community.

Venture Force team members should appreciate that our community projects are a collaboration, a partnership and a coming together of cultures, heritage, religions and skills. With teams and the local community working together, it creates friendships and bonds. We’re never short of willing hands and always have great fun as a result.

Our expeditions also include local interest visits, providing rest and relaxation. These visits can include trips to:

• The local turtle conservation group – a chance to find out about the important work being done to conserve sea turtles
• Halahin River boat tour – a sunrise boat ride, providing the opportunity to see crocodiles slumbering in the mangrove swamps. Along with sea eagles, osprey, heron and kingfishers stalking and swooping on the river’s fish
• The reptile sanctuary – the sanctuary cares for displaced reptiles and educates the local population on their conservation

An important part of Gambian history is the impact of the transatlantic slave trade. An interesting and developmental opportunity for teams, is the option to travel up-country and visit James Island, a historically signficant site of the slave trade and where it is believed the trade in The Gambia was originally managed from.  This additional thought provoking three day activity, provides the chance to see a lot more of the country’s rich heritage.