Reviewed 23 May 2013 by Debbie Bradley
The most memorable part was walking up the path and entering the lodge...the lovely flowers surrounding the gate, the relaxing seated area, the birds singing - it reduced me to tears of happiness.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Nov 2011 by Jennifer Ann Rousseau
The most memorable part...The fabulous fresh water pool at the Lodge that attracted many amazing birds plus the wonderful dawn chorus of birds every morning.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Mar 2011 by Mark Walker
Travelling in a dug out canoe on the river between The Gambia and Senegal amongst the mangroves and seeing so much bird life was the most exciting part.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Apr 2009 by Nicola Curl
For a relaxed holiday with a short (half hour) walk to a beautiful deserted beach, with a very local village nearby and very welcoming owners, you could not beat it.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Jan 2009 by Heather Muchamore
Most memorable were listening to a local choir sing on Christmas Eve. Being welcomed by the owners who are committed to their project!
(read full review)Reviewed 19 Apr 2009 by Chris Beels
This was a very relaxing and laid back environment just right for our family reunion. But laid back didn't mean disorganised. Rooms and public areas were cleaned daily as was the freshwater pool (how the frogs and swallows loved that pool!).
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Nov 2008 by Melanie Matthews
This is in a beautiful setting away from the hustle and bustle of the package tour holidays - you really know you are in Africa - not just another same old holiday resort. The staff were absolutely wonderful.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Nov 2008 by John C Smith
We went to do nothing and were allowed to do just that, although a couple of trips proved too tempting to miss. The food is excellent and always fresh and grown or sourced locally.
(read full review)Reviewed 20 Jan 2008 by Phil Collinge
Excellent insight into Gambian culture and way of life: extremely relaxing holiday and in agreat climate with no jet-lag. Very accessible.
(read full review)Reviewed 10 Jan 2008 by Amanda Cooper
The best part of the holiday was the weather, the accommodation's local staff, and the totally tranquil setting.
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Jan 2008 by Linda Worley
It was very relaxing ineed. Breakfast was late morning, plenty of time to watch the wildlife, read and generally slow down to a very restful pace!
(read full review)Reviewed 27 Dec 2007 by Malcolm Winstanley
We have had some great holidays but this is the best probably due to the simplicity of it. Stop thinking about going just book it you will be amazed
(read full review)Reviewed 09 Feb 2007 by Jo Redwin
The staff were great, the food brilliant, the surroundings/wildife and even the other guests all went into making it the best holiday we have ever had.
(read full review)Reviewed 09 Jan 2007 by Sue Cohen
It's a great place to unwind. What made the holdiay for us was the welcome we received not only of from all of the staff at the lodge from the receptionist to the security guard but also from the local people in the surrounding village.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Jan 2007 by Joy Emmanuel
This was a very special holiday. The Lodge setting is perfect, 10 individual huts in a tropical garden. The huts were spacious and airy, the beds were very comfortable and the mosquito netting was all in good repair.
(read full review)Reviewed 13 Feb 2007 by Phil White
I can emphatically say we had a fantastic time at this accommodation. The place itself is a jewel of tranquillity and the we were made very welcome by all of the staff.
(read full review)Reviewed 04 Feb 2007 by Elizabeth Roberts
We will remember with affection the very friendly staff who improved our knowledge of The Gambia and the way of life of its people. We will remember good quality meals served on the balcony and on the patio where a wide variety of beautifully coloured birds flew past.
(read full review)Reviewed 05 Jan 2007 by Joanna Camus
The most memorable part was visiting village houses on New Year's Eve, which coincided with the Muslim festival of Tabasci (not sure of the spelling). We were treated to various dishes containing ram and to sweet green tea in glasses.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Jan 2007 by Patricia Mandeville
The most memorable part was dancing in a bar in St Louis (Senegal) to the music of drums and kora on Christmas Day at 2 am.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Feb 2007 by Richard Willmott
It is a blissfully quiet location, the birds, lizards and general ambience of the grounds are very relaxing and enjoyable and the night skies are wonderful. One feels that one is really getting closer to the true Gambia than one would be at a package hotel in the Northern resorts.
(read full review)Reviewed 03 Jan 2007 by John Ellis
The most memorable was the beach and Weather perfect for Winter away from the UK
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Nov 2006 by Ellie Sandercock
The rooms are simple but beautiful (and very comfortable), the grounds are green and lush (and full of birds & lizards) and the staff are genuinely friendly and very welcoming. The food is superb too.
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Sep 2006 by Emma Brown
Too many wonderful memories! The owners and staff at the lodge made us so welcome . The lodge is simply beautiful, and is built on the soundest ecological principles I have seen anywhere.
(read full review)Reviewed 03 Mar 2006 by Andrew Tucker
The most memorable part was very hard to say, as it was all good, and every day offered some new experience.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Jan 2006 by Alison Wilson
Too many moments come to mind such as the New Years Eve party the lodge held for the guests, wow what a night! The staff played the drums whilst others danced and sang, the music was hypnotic and addictive, what am I talking about the whole of this accommodation is hypnotic and addictive!!!
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Jan 2006 by John Barr
The whole experience was memorable. Our arrival at Banjul airport was an experience like none other! The ecolodge accommodation was excellent and the staff, all from the local village, were very friendly.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Nov 2006 by Lynda Sully
A new and exciting experience for us. Lovely sunshine from 7am to 7pm was just what we expected and enjoyed. The accommodation was clean and fun to live in a little round hut for the week. The local people are lovely and also hospitable.
(read full review)Reviewed 14 Apr 2006 by Mrs V. Machell
Living in an ecolodge was inspiring. We have had luxury holidays and have hated the dependency culture they engender. The sustainable technology was inspiring.
(read full review)Reviewed 24 Mar 2006 by Carolyn Langford
This was certainly one of the best & most relaxing holidays we have had. The area where this eco-lodge is situated is very untouched by tourism and you get the feel of the real Gambia.
(read full review)Reviewed 20 Jan 2006 by Wes Webb
The most memorable part was the total chill; being in the middle of a forest, far from traditional tourism development, with lovely staff determined to look after you. Beautifully built and arranged lodge.
(read full review)Reviewed 31 Mar 2005 by Rosie Hosford
Arriving was pretty memorable and exciting - driving into the bush and finally arriving at a little oasis that is the lodge. Having David, one of the owners, waiting out the front to greet us with a friendly smile made us feel right at home and genuinely welcome.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Dec 2005 by Pete Wood
The most memorable part was seeing a new country for the first time.
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Oct 2005 by Phil Carter
The holiday was great and we travelled with a 10 year old who really enjoyed playing with the local kids on the beach, going fishing, meeting Charlie the croc and we all made good friends with the locals....The local food was really, really good, especially the fish!
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Apr 2005 by Andrew Verney
The holiday was packed with memorable moments, many of them exciting. The journey from the airport to the lodge was stunning...The ecolodge is wonderful, for food and accommodation it cannot be beaten.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Mar 2005 by Tina Gordon
can confirm that we had a marvellous holiday to the Gambia. The ecolodge was friendly, accommodating and very environmentally friendly as well as protective of the surrounding communities.
(read full review)Reviewed 20 Jan 2005 by Robin Hadley
The most memorable part was discovering new (to us) birds in the ecolodge nature trail.
(read full review)Reviewed 30 Dec 2005 by Netti Cobden
It is the best holiday we have had in years and we do travel a lot. The family/staff are incredibly welcoming and will pamper you to death if you let them. Breakfast when you wake up at whatever time that is.
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