The Gambia is not a mainstream scuba diving destination, but it does offer a small, niche diving scene that appeals mainly to experienced divers who enjoy exploration and less-commercialized locations. Diving here is shaped by Atlantic conditions, river outflows, and limited infrastructure rather than coral reefs and crystal-clear water.
Most diving activity takes place along the Atlantic coast, near areas such as Cape Point and the mouth of the Gambia River. Dive sites are generally rocky bottoms, sandy seabeds, and scattered artificial structures, rather than colorful coral reefs.
