The authentic fishing village of Kartong lies on the border with the Casa Manche in Senegal and is one of the first eco-villages in Gambia. Besides opportunities for relaxation, village life is very close – women with children on their backs, old and young men on bicycles, and the bush taxis transporting people and cargo to and from the river are a constant feature. There is plenty to see and do, including the famous traditional Kartong Festival which takes place next in February 2018.