Gambia vacation accommodation
Price
£40To£65 per person per night incl breakfast
Location
GunjurSee map here
Accessibility
More info
Our lodge closes from the 31st April - 31st October each year for essential maintenance.
We are located at Gunjur, just a short walk from The Atlantic coast.
Folow the main road out of Banjul airport toward Gunjur, approx 45 minutes drive.
Folow the main road out of Banjul airport toward Gunjur, approx 45 minutes drive.
Description of Gambia vacation accommodation
Travel guides
Mainland Africa's smallest country crams lots in, from river trips to bird watching and nature reserves.
This unusual vacations guide steers clear of trends as it leads you on the path to eclectic adventures.
Accessibility
Accessible Tourism:
The people in Gambia are the friendliest, most helpful you are likely to meet
anywhere in the world. Our staff realy enjoy helping guests with disabilities
and making their vacation extra special.
Activities inside and outside the lodge are accessible.
LIMITED MOBILITY:
We have two fuly accessible roundhouses with walk in showers.
Our dining area is on ground level and has a smal ramp for easy access.
There is a level footpath around the lodge which circles our freshwater Ecopool
so everyone can enjoy seeing the wildlife that comes to visit each day.
On-site we have a massage therapist and beautician should you want some 'me time'. For those who can walk one kilometre and more , you can enjoy short walks from the lodge along marked trails.
On-site we have a massage therapist and beautician should you want some 'me time'. For those who can walk one kilometre and more , you can enjoy short walks from the lodge along marked trails.
WHEELCHAIR:
Activities and the lodge are both wheelchair accessible. The lodge has
two wheelchair accessible roundhouses, both with a roll in shower, with
seat and a double bar by the toilet and a lower easily accessible sink.
The door ways are 90 cm wide.
The pool area is accessible and has a large patio area.
The dining area is at ground level and has smal tables for those that prefer just the company of a friend or partner and a larger round table for those that like to mingle with future friends.
The pool area is accessible and has a large patio area.
The dining area is at ground level and has smal tables for those that prefer just the company of a friend or partner and a larger round table for those that like to mingle with future friends.
BLIND OR LIMITED VISION:
We are happy to cater for people who are blind or have limited vision.
DEAF OR LIMITED HEARING:
We are happy to cater for people who are deaf or have limited hearing.
COGNITIVE CONDITIONS:
Everyone is very understanding and helpful and our area is quiet and
relaxed. For example Autistic visitors have found the serenity at the lodge
alows them to relax and our drumming workshops allow for a fully inclusive
feeling.
'FREE FROM' FOOD:
Our food is seriously good. Meals are lovingly prepared from fresh
ingredients in an open view kitchen by talented chefs.
Special dietary requirements are absolutely no problem. We are used to
allergies, intolerances and special requirements. We customise
everything as required, just let us know in advance and let our chefs do
the rest.
LGBT:
Everyone is welcome. We want everyone to
be able to have a healthy, active and happy vacation with us.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
The Ecolodge development was undertaken to help the indigenous people of The Gambia and ensure that no toxic fumes or waste would be produced; in fact, all water and waste is recycled without polluting the soil or the atmosphere.We can all live in a more natural and environmentally friendly way and significantly improve our quality of life. By thinking carefully about the way we use our resources , food, energy, shelter and other material needs, it is possible to get more out of life by using less. We can be more productive for less effort, reaping benefits for our environment and ourselves, for now and generations to come.
Grey-water filtration: Water is a precious commodity. One solution to water shortage is to use some of your household water twice. The grey-water from sinks, bathtubs, and clothes washers can be put to use in the landscape to provide nutrients for fruit and vegetables.
People
Our lodge began as a concept following a vacation to The Gambia in November 1999. Our founder wanted to create a business that benefited the local people while giving its visitors an authentic experience.We consider all our staff to be family, and most have been part of that family for more than ten years. We pride ourselves on having a mixed team of equals, and we believe this makes for happy staff and happy guests, too!
The lodge offers intelligently designed self-cooling rooms, superb locally grown and sourced food, all cooked in an open-view kitchen and a selection of free and paid activities all centerd around the local community.
The lodge is located on Gambia's South Bank, in the bush and by the beach, it's a short 25-minute walk away from unspoilt, deserted golden sandy beaches. Perfect for walking, exploring, birding and photography, it also has wonderful historic significance, such as 'Roots', a journey back in time to the days of 'Kunte Kinte' and the origins of slave trading.
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