Marysa Lodge
- Homestay
- 1 guest room
Comfortable Accommodation: Marysa Lodge in Kotu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes a dining area, refrigerator, and wardrobe.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African cuisine with halal and vegetarian options. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits.
Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace. The lodge provides free WiFi, a coffee shop, and a lounge.
Location and Attractions: Located 21 km from Fathala Wildlife Reserve and 25 km from Niumi National Park, the lodge is 62 km from Banjul International Airport.
Amenities
Free parking
Terrace (general use)
Garden
BBQ facilities
Kitchen (general use)
Lounge
Non-smoking throughout the B&B
Restaurant
Choose your dates of stay
Choose your dates of stay for availability and prices
guest room for your stay
Double Room
Double room
- No breakfast
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- Balcony
Policies
Checkin
15:00 - 18:00
Checkout
08:00 - 12:00
Payment methods on site
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Maestro
Diners club
Discover
JCB
UnionPay credit card
Payment for your booking
Pay at the accommodation
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Children & Extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Details about children and extra beds can be found at the room information.
Damage deposit
No damage deposit is required
Important information
Ebrima offers trips to places such as Fathala nature reserve and Ngokolo game reserve in Senegal. Also available are trips to visit the chimpanzees on Baboon island in Janjangbureh, James Island, Wassu Stone circle and the local markets.
His knowledge of Gambia is extensive and he will happily accompany guests to further afield areas in Senegal where there are beautiful nature reserves and local culture.
There are two horses living near the bungalow which are available for rides. If you'd like a sunset ride or a walk through local nature, these kind horses are a joy to ride.
There are also friendly resident goats, sheep, two a cat, friendly dogs Koko, Rupert and Bilbo.
In addition there are poultry and tortoises.
AIRPORT PICK UP Within a 30 minute drive of Banjul where the ferry will bring you to Barra and from there a 30 minute drive to Ndungu Kebbe.
The bungalow is quiet and peaceful with the sounds of the birds in the morning. It's a spacious bungalow with clean tiled floors. The bedrooms have thick hotel quality mattress for guest comfort.
There is a football field nearby.
Donations for kids welcomed - footballs or football boots or trainers as well football team tops as notebooks and old mobile phones are popular! It’s a rural community where these are seen as luxuries.
Ask Ebrima for information on trips further afield. He is a tour guide and owns a stable and can take you on horse rides, visits to local attractions and live music shows.
You may sometimes you hear the sounds of local drums and can integrate and learn from the musicians if you so wish. There are options to learn local cooking, learn tie dye, learn to play the 21 string kora or go to a traditional Gambian Saturday market known as a Lumo and see how local life is, with the horse carts bringing people in from all the local villages. and is a singer/songwriter.
The area has lots of birdlife and you have the option for horse cart tours.
This is a new project evolving - we look forward to your stay and please feedback to us on how it is for you. We are gradually creating the nenvironment to reconnect for nature and self. We look forward to you being part of the journey.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 relax
Day 2 Fathala
Day 3 and 4 Jangjangbureh boat trip
Saturday market day
Day 5 Kunteh Kinteh James Island
Day 6 sunset horse cart ride
Everyday June-November farmingThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
Location
Marysa Lodge
Ndungu Kebbe
Kotu
The Gambia
Reservations at this accommodation are confirmed immediately.