Gambia guest house
| country: | Gambia |
| location: | Kombo Central, in Western Gambia |
| price: | From £10 - £20 per double room per night |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
Our property is a sizeable tropical nature garden which has situated within its grounds two guesthouses offering various accommodations. Situated in the bush village of Bakary Sambouya, south of Brikama, our accommodation is ideal for retreats for those who like to enjoy 'the real thing.' We aim to maintain sustainable environment and promote responsible tourism and offer a range of activities, tranquillity and a unique Gambian experience. All visits are tailor made to individual or group requirements. Day visitors, campers and children visiting Gambia are very welcome.
We are offering a large variety of activities which include individual or group classes in local arts and crafts. The aim of these activities is to promote responsible tourism to The Gambia. There are plenty of things to do and there is also a plenty of time to just relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the place.
Beekeeping - our bee corner offers an introduction into African beekeeping. Bird watching - many varieties of birds (and butterflies) found in the Gambian birdwatcher’s guide reside in our garden, some permanently and other seasonally. Cooking - our guests are offered the opportunity to assist in the preparation and cooking of typical Gambian meals. 
Cycling - bicycles can be rented during your stay and cycling around the sandy path and tracks and down the red rutted roads is a great experience. Walking - we can take you for a walk bush safari. Dance - each tribe has its own form of cultural dance and children learn this from an early age. Bakary Sambouya is a Jolla village where women love to dance and take great delight in sharing their arts. Eco tours - we are happy to arrange trips to places of interest, from visiting towns (Brikama and its well known craft market), to the river Gambia, to the fishing villages or secluded beaches along the coast.
special things to do and see here
We are offering a large variety of activities which include individual or group classes in local arts and crafts. The aim of these activities is to promote responsible tourism to The Gambia. There are plenty of things to do and there is also a plenty of time to just relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the place.Cycling - bicycles can be rented during your stay and cycling around the sandy path and tracks and down the red rutted roads is a great experience. rooms, food and facilities
Our rooms are spacious, comfortable and simple. There is no electricity in either of the houses. At night lamps are lit outside the buildings and candles are lit within. We have an outside kitchen with a gas cooker and a woodburning hob. It is well equipped with pans, pots, dishes, crockery and cutlery and can meet all your catering needs. You are welcome to selfcater with the assistance of a kitchen boy or if you prefer, we can provide all meals. An African lunch is normally cooked daily and you are more than welcome to join in during the preparation of the meal. A daily cleaning and laundry service is also available.
Family friendly: Children of all ages are welcomed; we have a Children’s corner where children can climb trees, use the swing and ropes. Also, being a part of the village community, it is easy for visiting children to find friends among the local children.Disabled access: The Wooden Deck House is a suitable accommodation for a disabled person, both the house and the toilet facilities are accessible by wheelchair and no ramp is needed.
how to find us
We are a 45 minute drive from the Banjul airport and just South of Brikama on the road to Marakissa and the border South. We are happy to pick you up from the airport and save you the hassle.how this holiday makes a difference
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We aim to maintain a sustainable environment and promote responsible tourism and simplicity of life. Therefore, our accommodation is simple and as eco-friendly as possible. There is no electricity and lamps and candles are lit in the night. All our water is pulled by wind power and we hope to install solar system as an alternative source of energy. We compost kitchen waste, recycle paper and glass.
 We supply local hotels and guesthouses with fresh organic vegetables from professionally run small farm. In line with our belief in responsible tourism every attempt is made to keep the environment naturally sustainable and free of any chemicals or pollutants which may damage the eco system within it. We also use vegetables from the farm in our kitchen for preparing meals for our guests. We offer a wide range of activities which aim to promote the idea of responsible tourism to the Gambia. Not only these activities contribute to the local economy but also encourage the interaction between local people and visitors. We employ a team of young local people who live in and undertake all daily domestic, maintenance and gardening works. We also provide for them ongoing skills training including organic gardening, plant care, refuse management and maintenance of tools, etc. All works have been undertaken by local people, from building the houses to ploughing and planting in the garden. |
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