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Accommodation in the Gambia, Gambia

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off_road_clara	Apr 10 2006, 10:09 AM Post #1
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 8-January 06 From: South Africa Member No.: 430 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Does anyone know a cheap but safe place to stay in Banjul, Kololi and elsewhere in the Gambia. I will be travelling as a lone female and don't have the finances to support hotel living. Internet searches don't give many options - only one hostel. Are there small guesthouses and family businesses in the areas, and can these be booked on arrival? I would prefer to support the local accom providers where possible. Many Thanks, Claire -------------------- Welcome to my world. Hop on board with Off Road Clara

amberlina	Apr 11 2006, 07:59 PM Post #2
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11-April 06 From: Madison, WI USA Member No.: 623 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(off_road_clara @ Apr 10 2006, 10:09 AM) Does anyone know a cheap but safe place to stay in Banjul, Kololi and elsewhere in the Gambia. I will be travelling as a lone female and don't have the finances to support hotel living. Internet searches don't give many options - only one hostel. Are there small guesthouses and family businesses in the areas, and can these be booked on arrival? I would prefer to support the local accom providers where possible. Many Thanks, Claire I did some research and I hope that this helps! Description This one costs about 16$ per night The houses are situated in a beautiful garden, where you can enjoy African drinks and dishes if you like. They are six African style houses where you will have your own toilet and shower. Feel free to do as you like in the Brufut-Motel! The Brufut-motel is situated a short distance from The Gambia's biggest Holidaycentre. Here you can enjoy "authentic-Africa". You will spend The night in round houses with your own toilet/shower. Location Brufut motel, Brufut, Gambia via da Kombo Coastal Road, Gambia. Facilities Laundry Airport Pick Up Bicycle Hire Linen Included Curfew Credit Cards Accepted __________________________________________________ Name: Paradise Inn lodge, Banjul, Gambia -- about $18 per night Address: P.M.B 252, Serekunda, Gambia. Paradise Inn Lodge is a beautifully located lodge containing twenty huts in typical African-style with a bar/restaurant, reception, souvenirshop. Intnl. calls possible. A 20 minute walk or a 15 minute boat trip will bring you to the unspoiled beaches of Tanji. Take the time for new experiences and enjoy a trip down the river for some creek fishing. Facilities Breakfast Included Restaurant Car Parking Available Laundry Airport Pick Up Bicycle Hire Linen Included Bar Towels Security Lockers Luggage Storage Telephone/Fax Facilities 24 Hour Reception Travel Desk/Travel Info Bureau de Change Bike Parking BBQ Area Free Car Park Taxes included in price My name is Amber Lynn- I will post more info as I find it for you- let me know if you have any questions I can help with! -------------------- That which we persist in doing becomes easier - not that the nature of the task has changed, but our ability to do has increased. - Emerson We must never cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time. - T.S. Eliot [/quote]

brusubi	Mar 21 2008, 06:25 PM Post #3
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 21-March 08 Member No.: 157403 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(off_road_clara @ Apr 10 2006, 10:09 AM) Does anyone know a cheap but safe place to stay in Banjul, Kololi and elsewhere in the Gambia. I will be travelling as a lone female and don't have the finances to support hotel living. Internet searches don't give many options - only one hostel. Are there small guesthouses and family businesses in the areas, and can these be booked on arrival? I would prefer to support the local accom providers where possible. Many Thanks, Claire hi! you can rent a private house or a small apartment, check out this site where you can find a few http://www.gambiaholidayhome.centerall.com good luck roger Attached thumbnail(s)

gambian4u	Dec 4 2008, 12:28 PM Post #4
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 4-December 08 Member No.: 263228 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hello Claire, Nice to read you are comming to the Gambia, I am a Gambian boy age of 24 yrs old and live in Brikama town.. It would be nice if we can talk and become friends if you dont mind, I could help you find more informations on Gambia and about what you like to know. I do have e-mail you can write me to. dawda5@hotmail.com Dawda

yildo	Nov 27 2009, 05:11 PM Post #5
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 27-November 09 Member No.: 540281 Nominate me as a Local Expert	hello Claire my name is Ozgur i live in the uk.However i am planning too travel too Gambia too i will need too look up the accomodation i have seen thats cheap.I am go together if not no problem il get u the details going their on a bussines trip.I have been their before i would not reccomend u stay with any strangers that r offering u to stay with them.Often u get pestered for finances not unless u know them well.I am planning on going on february if u wish we can go together if not il still give u the deatails of the cheap accomodation.I m not trying too hit on u .It is just for your own safety il be their for no more than a week [size=3]HOLIDAY APARTMENTS PINEAPPLE LODGE

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