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In the neighbouring village of Kartong, just 5 minutes drive from Gunjur, there is a small art gallery. They have paintings from various local artist on sale and a nice selection of other arts like wood carvings. Nothing like the things you buy in the regular souvenir shops.
Have a drink on the terrace as it is very peaceful!
Written Oct 17, 2006
Address: Lemon Fish Gallery, Kartong, Kombo South, Gambia
Website: www.lemonfish.gm
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Visit the wetlands that are just behind the fishing village. It's best to go when the tide is low and don't wear flip flops but good sandals or shoes! If you have binoculars take them along as you will see many birds and other animals.
You will be amazed by the beauty of nature
Written Oct 17, 2006
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Gunjur Beach Lodge: A great place to Escape
johndavid1988 Says: In October we stayed in the Gunjur Beach Lodge. Straight away we felt at home. This was due to the sheer beauty of the place as it has a good combination of green lush nature, gardens and an endless unspoilt beach. The staff were very helpful, especially the manager. She...
Very fresh, local food, please order in advance.
Favorite Dish: They will cook you whatever you want but fish is Gunjur's speciality.
Updated Nov 22, 2009
Address: North Gujur Beach
Phone: 9802963
Just on the edge of Gunjur fishing village you can find another Rastafarian retreat, Kaira Kunda. They are already geared up to accommodate tourists in simple huts with bucket shower and long drop toilet but sadly no visitors while we were there.
Now fellow Virtual Tourists, please don’t waste your money in some hotel in Senegambia, owned by some Lebanese businessman, there are local people here who need your support. You’ll have a much richer experience of the true Gambia if you support these small, local enterprises and bring some hope to places like Kaira Kunda and Hopeside Corner, ten years from now these places may not exist, as big business moves in. You can help make this unspoilt part of the Gambia a place where local ambition can lead to local prosperity.
Written Dec 24, 2006
Address: Mama Manneh c/o Sutay Jerteh PO BOX 84 Banjul
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Gunjur beach has two beach bars, Hopeside Corner has great potential but little trade. You’ll need to order your drinks and food in the morning, so the boys can run into the village to get your needs. This includes fresh palm wine and our new favourite tipple, cana. The boys are hoping to have a couple of rooms to rent soon, in the meantime you’re welcome to pitch your tent down there and listen to their drumming as the sun sets over a sea that is much calmer than that of the Northern Kombos.
Written Dec 24, 2006
Address: On the headland of Gunjur beach
The Gunjur Beach Lodge is not only a great place to stay but they also have fantastic food. They specialize in seafood but for a steak or a pasta it is also a good restaurant.
Nice big tree trunk tables, candles, dimed lights...a perfect place for a romantic diner.
We had fresh lobster and payed 500 Dalasi a head. Thats not even 15 Euro or 10 pounds!
Favorite Dish: Lobster and Tiger Prawns.....just jummy!
Spaghetti Bolognaise....a real classic but what can we say. Very tasteful
Smoked fish salad. They use freshly smoked fish from the nearby fishing village.
Breakfast. Simple but good.
Written Oct 17, 2006
Address: Gunjur Beach Lodge, Kombo South, The Gambia
Phone: 00 220 448 60 65
Website: www.gunjurbeach.com
Just get some dry wood, built a camp fire. Get your djembe's out and start drumming. Locals will join in and you have a great time. Ask Musa to give you some lessons!
Written Oct 17, 2006
Address: Gunjur Beach Lodge
Phone: 00 220 448 60 65/66
Website: www.gunjurbeach.com
Gunjur, the true Paradise Beach
We were amazed by the fact that there were so few tourists to this unspoilt beach. We would call it the true Paradise Beach but were reminded of the Eagles song, "The last resort", "Call some place......
In October 2006 I visited Gambia for the first time with some friends. When we arrived we drove from the airport in about 45 minutes to Gunjur where we where going to stay. We passed the busy city of...
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