Gambia beach accommodation
| country: | Gambia |
| location: | KartungSee map here |
| price: | From D700(approx £17) per night per hut without bathroom and from D900 (approx £22) per night per hut with bathroom |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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description
Our lodge, which has been in business for nearly a decade, was one of the first lodges to open in the Kartong area, close to Gambia's southern border with Senegal, and is still preaching our version of low-impact tourism to those in the know. Built in local style, the huts feature sustainable water systems and solar power, while food is locally sourced and largely organic. Set amoung palm trees, right by the beach, the huts don't have an major frills but they have planty of soul.
The lodge is set amongst the palm trees where the bush meets the sea right beside a huge expanse of deserted beach. From the door of your round house to the beach is less than 50 meters. You can sit at the bar in the evening and watch the sun set into the Atlantic. It is a beautiful and unspoiled place and we intend to keep it that way.
The lodge is an eco-tourism project where the emphasis is on providing our guests with a unique African experience where you set the agenda. Our accommodation combines relaxation and exploration where you enjoy a warm friendly atmosphere where you set the agenda.River fishing trips Walking and trekking tours Birdwatching tours Tours to the sacred Folonko site in Kartong Art, music and cultural sessions Outing to the main towns and markets. Cooking demonstrations Batik
At the accommodation we have: Mountain bikes for hire A boat for river fishing and trips Body surfing boards for free, when you like Musical instruments
The lodge is set amongst the palm trees where the bush meets the sea right beside a huge expanse of deserted beach. From the door of your round house to the beach is less than 50 meters. You can sit at the bar in the evening and watch the sun set into the Atlantic. It is a beautiful and unspoiled place and we intend to keep it that way.
The lodge is an eco-tourism project where the emphasis is on providing our guests with a unique African experience where you set the agenda. Our accommodation combines relaxation and exploration where you enjoy a warm friendly atmosphere where you set the agenda.
special things to do and see here
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travellers' tales
The most memorable part of this holiday was the peace and tranquillity and the unspoilt beauty of a deserted clean beach. Accommodation was basic but adequate and fun. (more)
rooms, food and facilities
15 round huts, flushing toilet and shower block, conference hall, bar, tree houses, vehicle hire, boogie boards, vegetarian cooking, bird watching and other tailor made tours, empty and clean beach as far as the eye can see, friendly service, airport collection, personal service.Family friendly:
The lodge is already used by families as it is safe and quiet and is home to our family too! Children can play safely, particularly on the beach and we have footballs and boogie boards for free.
how to find us:
Go down the coastal road, we are 8 kms after Gunjur and two kilometres before the last village on the road, Kartung. From the airport ask taxis for Kartung or go to brikama and then turn right for gunjur and Kartung.how this holiday makes a difference
 The lodge is owned and managed by a Gambian woman from the local village. All profits are reinvested in the lodge and therefore the local community. We fund local projects and employ local people. We buy local produce and use local skills and artisans. We have a no cutting policy and is planting hundreds of extra trees every year. We use sustainable water and sanitation solutions and uses solar and wind technology for power. |
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