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johndavid1988 Says: 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...
johndavid1988 Says: 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...
Woulaba Garden: Letting you in on a secret
David&Pauline Says: Woulaba is a gem of a place, unfortunately for them we were the only guests that week. It was very nice for us as we had everyone to ourselves, making good friends with the Woulaba boys by presenting them with a football for their unofficial team. The “Woulaba Boys”, not...
Kaira Kunda: You can't get closer to the beach
David&Pauline Says: We listed Kaira Kunda under the restaurant section last year and promised the boys that we'd stay on our next visit. We had a terrific welcome when we returned with our son and daughter and a non stop party. We hired a minibus and took the entire staff up to Brikama for a...
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...
Bolongba Bar & Restaurant: Nature in Gunjur
David&Pauline Says: Very fresh, local food, please order in advance. They will cook you whatever you want but fish is Gunjur's speciality.
Kaira Kunda: A slice of Jamaica
David&Pauline Says: 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,...
Hopeside Corner: Hope for the future
David&Pauline Says: 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...
Gunjur Beach Lodge: Great Lobster for low prices
johndavid1988 Says: 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...
Gunjur Beach Lodge: Campfire and Djembe
johndavid1988 Says: 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!
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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...
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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......
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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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