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On Location in Gambia

By Sasha Barrie on Friday 30 January 2009

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Gambia - On Location, travle, Marie Claire

Marie Claire visits West Africa for a wanderlust-themed fashion shoot

We stayed at...
Ngala Lodge, an adults-only boutique hotel set on the cliffs near Bakau. It's part of the Luxury Collection offered by The Gambia Experience. A seven-night package in March costs from £799 per person, including flights, taxes, transfers and breakfast. Or try the new Coco Ocean Resort, which has a secluded beach and large spa.

While you're there...
1. Get into nature with a stay at the waterside Mandina Lodges at Makasutu, an award-winning eco-hotel situated on a tributary of the Gambia River.
2. Hit the markets to buy ethnic jewellery, CDs of West African music and wildly coloured fabrics.
3. Dine out. There's a good mix of cuisines here - we liked The Clay Oven, a popular Indian restaurant in Bakau.
4. Travel inland. For a range of guided trips, click here.
5. Visit neighbouring Senegal, where the culture has French influences. Twin-centre holidays visiting the Sine-Saloum Delta and Saly region can be arranged through The Gambia Experience.

We flew to...
Banjul, the capital of this friendly, English-speaking country. With a warm, tropical climate (the dry season runs from November to May), palm-fringed beaches and no jet lag, Gambia is a popular choice for an exotic winter break. Monarch Airlines has regular charter flights from Gatwick. Gambia & Senegal is a detailed guide, or click here for more information.

Words by Sasha Barrie, Friday 30 January 2009

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I have been to The Gambia many times and have good friends there. A wonderful friendly relaxing country. Please don't just stay in the hotels - there's many great places to visit like James Island (Kunta Kinte was prisoned over there). It is also well worth crossing the river - away from the tourists and seeing the more traditional Gambia. Its great to visit the schools but, if you decide to take stationary it's best to leave them with teachers otherwise you will be surrounded by kids and its a horrible experience.Visit the skills centre in Bakau (opposite the stadium) any help or sponsership or just a look around would be welcomed.
Comment by Morven on February 21 00:36