The Gambia Experience is offering a 7-night holiday at The Kairaba Hotel, one of The Gambia's few 5-star properties, for £479 -- that's £200 off the regular price.

This deal is available on a room-only basis for departures from London Gatwick on 13, 17, 20, 24, 31 August. Book by 4 August.

The Kairaba Hotel is a coastal property located on Kololi beach and set in 40 acres of tropical gardens. All rooms feature air-conditioning, a safe-deposit box and satellite TV.

How to book: Click here to book directly with The Gambia Experience. The default setting is a Deluxe room on a bed-and-breakfast basis priced at £579. On the room selection screen, click on the "Change Room" button and select "Room Only" to get the £479 price. Alternatively, call the company on 0845 330 2060 and quote promotional code TZOO.

In-flight meals, a 20kg baggage allowance, standard airport transfer, air passenger duty and Government Tourist Levy are all included in the price.   

Update (2 August; 11.02): 13 August in now sold out. Departures on 20 and 24 August have been further discounted to £429.