Gambia Accommodation Options

Your Room Choices

Roundhouses – Bed and Breakfast 

Daily cleaning, less frequently if you prefer – Room service – Mosquito nets on request – Fresh towels daily or less frequently if you prefer & laundry service.

Wake each morning feeling refreshed and ready to make the most of your holiday in The Gambia.

Our spacious accommodations in Gambia offer detached roundhouses that surround the fresh-water eco-pool and bar/restaurant. The attractive, domed roofs help to keep them cool and they employ other simple, natural techniques such as hot air vents and 360-degree window ventilation. Each has its own fruiting trees, giving not only the very freshest breakfast juice but also shade and privacy. 

Featuring en-suite bathrooms with clean, odourless composting toilets, they have either one double or two single beds, and an additional single can be added on request.

The best thing about our rooms is you get a great night’s sleep!

Our Gambian Lodges feature

Roundhouse exterior

Cool by natural design, our roundhouses are spacious and tastefully decorated.

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Roundhouse interior

Available as single, double, twin, or triple occupancy, all rooms have a fan, wall safe.

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Roundhouse En-suite Bathroom

Our roundhouses are en-suite with hot and cold showers.

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Roundhouse pricing

Prices are per roundhouse accommodation per night

Rooms1/11/23-30/04/241/05/24-31/5/24Minimum stay
One person£65.00£50.003 nights
Two persons£80.00£64.003 nights
Three persons£95.00£76.003 nights

Ndey’s Chalets – Bed and Breakfast

Just 50 metres at the back of Footsteps you will find Ndey’s Chalets. Built by our neighbour Ged Brown and contained within one block are four chalets. They are brand new, clean and comfortable and designed to cater for backpackers and travellers who are on a budget.

Each chalet has its own ( limited ) electricity, ie phones, laptops and camera batteries are ok, hairdryer, kettle or anything like that it won’t support.

They each have a bathroom ie cold water shower and flushing toilet.

These chalets benefit from everything at Footsteps and include breakfast at the lodge for each night of your stay.

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Ndey's
Ndeys place

Chalet pricing

Prices are per chalet accommodation per night

Rooms1/11/23-30/04/241/05/24-31/5/24Minimum stay
1 person£35.00£25.00 1 night
2 persons£45.00£35.001 night
3 persons£55.00£45.001 night
4 persons£65.00£55.001 night

Our self-catering villas

Self-catering gives you the freedom to choose. If you’re too busy relaxing to cook, you have all the facilities of the lodge, including its renowned restaurant, sun deck and fresh-water pool on your doorstep. Extra beds can be added in two of our villas, which means that for small groups on a budget, we’ve got you covered.

Our villas all have their own private entrance and parking area but with easy access to the lodge itself. They have all the features listed above, and in addition, they include a fridge, generous, fully-equipped kitchen, day room, solar electricity and hot showers, veranda and in the case of Kaira Bunga, flushing toilets. Each holiday home has its own unique character but all of them offer the quality and comfort that have made Footsteps the first choice for discerning eco visitors to The Gambia.

Sunbird House – sleeps 6

Sunbird House is our original self-catering villa and is still a favourite with our many birding guests. It’s set in a Hectare of beautiful gardens with fruiting trees and colourful flowers and fragrant plants. Bordering Tunbung Forest to one side and is further protected by land at its back which comes with its own bird hide. It is a 150m walk through our garden to the lodge and offers the best chance of seeing your favourite species from your bedroom window.

The most spacious of our villas, with just two bedrooms, each with a double and a single bed in a 200m2 footprint, its large day rooms can easily accommodate two extra single beds. It has a warm, natural feel featuring a funky mix of open fire block and plastered walls, varnished timbers and fantastic local art.

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Sunbird House-self catering accommodation
Self catered house- Bedroom
Bathroom- Gambia accommodation

Kaira Bungasleeps 4

Guests who are looking for the ‘Wow! Factor’ will appreciate the impressive design and immaculate finish of Kaira Bunga, the most recent addition to the Footsteps’ accommodation family.

It is brand new for the 2023/24 season and is certainly a stylish villa. Constructed from local materials and has its very own Bantaba, ( a modern-day equivalent of a garden gazebo ) and a hand-crafted interior ceiling designed not only to be aesthetically pleasing but also has the added advantage of keeping the house cool on hot days.

It boasts two large bedrooms (one of which is en-suite) and two luxurious bathrooms with hot showers and flushing eco-toilets. It has an established garden with fruit trees, native species and incredible flowering bougainvillaea.

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Self catering at Kaira Bunga-Gambia
Self catered accommodation-Bedroom
Kaira bunga bathroom

Tickety-boo – sleeps 6 – 8

Nested within its very own secluded garden and blessed with luscious avocados, ripe bananas, and vibrant frangipanis in full bloom. Tickety-Boo stands proud as the largest among our self-catering accommodations. Uniquely positioned in close proximity to the main lodge, it combines convenience with tranquillity.

With three bedrooms – two boasting double beds and one featuring twin beds – as well as a capacity to accommodate two additional single beds, Tickety-Boo effortlessly caters to larger groups. This spacious villa grants up to eight like-minded travellers the opportunity to share accommodation while taking full advantage of everything that Footsteps Lodge has to offer too!

It has a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room where you can relax and enjoy a refreshing drink while preparing your evening meal. Providing an ideal setting for conversations with friends and loved ones.

Tickets-boo outside view
Tickety-boo kitchen:diner
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Tickety-boo bathroom1

Self-catering villas pricing

Prices are per villa per night

Villas1/11/23-30/04/241/05/24-31/5/24Minimum stay
Sunbird House£90.00 per night£72.00 per night5 nights
Ticketety-Boo £90.00 per night£72.00 per night5 nights
Kaira Bunga£90.00 per night£72.00 per night5 nights

Top Tips

Bring a torch in case you come home a little later than expected, a good quality mosquito repellant, sensible shoes or sandals, your sunglasses and a hat. If you like to spend a lot of time at the beach then a beach mat or towel is also a good idea!

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Martin 14
3 March 2024
Verified
Home from Home We have visited the Gambia many times and this was our 4th visit to Footsteps. Every time we walk through the gates the place feels like a home from home. David, Linda and their staff keep the lodges and grounds clean and tidy. The food produced by the chefs is always to a high standard and the barbeques with entertainment from the local drummers is always a great evening. Every time we come we make new friends and discover new places to visit. We will be back very soon.
Liz K
2 March 2024
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A Gambian Haven! Can’t stop returning to this Gambian Haven. It was wonderful to return for our 5th visit this year and to be greeted again so warmly by David and his staff. The food as always was delicious, accommodation spotless and every time we come we experience more and varied things about this delightful country and its people, all arranged through Footsteps. We will certainly be back again
Angele V
19 February 2024
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A Warm and wonderful stay in the most beautiful environment Footsteps is a fantastic natural place where David and Linda and their staff welcome you with warmth and care. All praise! Sitting in front of your roundhouse you will see many birds, but you can also take bird walks and walk towards the beach and wetlands from the lodge. The food is delicious and fresh. For us, the shared dinner was an addition. Lots of beautiful stories and encounters. We will definitely come back! recommended!
Dave H
18 February 2024
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Bliss What an amazing experience. Set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, with wildlife on your doorstep. The staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating, and such lovely food. Would very happily visit again. Thank you all..
paula G
18 February 2024
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Great place to feel cared for and retreat from busy lives We spent 3 nights in one of the roundhouses and had a really good break. The accommodation is quiet, clean and comfortable. The food and service is excellent. Meals are served 'en famille' style which was a lovely sociable experience and we met lots of interesting people. The beach is a 30-40 minute walk away. We only went once because there was plenty to see and do on site. The grounds are quite extensive and are divided into beautiful garden, growing, service and relaxation areas. We pre-booked yoga and a massage on site - both of which were great. We also enjoyed a kayaking trip. We were there for the kayaking and scenery, rather than the bird watching, but got the full birding guide too. The transport is not included in the trips off site. If you need to book this, make sure you have the driver's number and arrange a time for collection well in advance of your expected finish time. There are very talented craftspeople working within the Footsteps grounds. This was a bonus for me because I teach and practise various craftwork in the UK. Will definitely be going back if I get the chance.
John
17 February 2024
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Footsteps een parel in Gambia. Ik heb een uitstekend verblijf gehad in een roundhouse van Footsteps. David en Linda en hun staf zorgen voor een zeer goede sfeer. Door de vele vogels op het terrein kun je van kortbij genieten van de geweldige natuur. Het eten is voortreffelijk. Zeker in dit deel van Gambia zijn de mensen zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Op 20 minuten lopen ligt een flink strand met wat ligbedjes met parasols en juicebars. Doordat er weinig toeristen zijn heb je altijd plek. Onderweg naar het strand kom langs de zgn. Wetlands. Hier wemelt het van de vogels. Ter plaatse zijn allerlei leuke natuurtrips te boeken. Ook behoort vissen tot de mogelijkheden. Wij komen zeker terug.
Lynne S
16 February 2024
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A fabulous week at Footsteps We loved our time at Footsteps. Sunbird House worked well for us. It was spacious and comfortable. One tip we’d like to recommend is for there to be some written guidance in the house re do’s, don’ts and what’s available. The staff were really welcoming and helpful and we loved engaging with (and spending money!) with the craftsmen and women. We can recommend the Black & White drumming team. They created a great last night for us with our many Gambian friends. I’m sure we’ll be back 🙂
Clarareist
12 February 2024
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Gambias schönste Küste Ein traumhafter Ort, mitten in der Natur, der Strand ist fußläufig zu erreichen und einer der wenigen sauberen Strände Gambias. Sehr nettes Personal! Das Rundhaus gemütlich und sauber. Essen vor Ort top! Haben nette Menschen kennengelernt. Wir kommen wieder!
Kathryn J
10 February 2024
Verified
A truly special place Footsteps is a truly special place. We had the most incredible stay. Everything was wonderful. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, the accommodation was beautiful, comfortable and clean, the food was fantastic and the grounds were really peaceful and well cared for. The bird song all around was spectacular each day and the walk to the beach was lovely. We had an unforgettable time there. It was wonderful to meet the local craftsman working on site and be able to support their work. I’ve never met such friendly and open people ! Footsteps really has everything you need for a great holiday in The Gambia. We arranged bird watching trips with an extremely knowledgeable guide, as well as having Djembe lessons locally and a really good massage on site. We left feeling really grateful for such a special time. I celebrated my birthday whilst there and it was the best birthday ever!! Thank you David and all the team at Footsteps. We’ll be back !!!

A/ We won’t be beaten on price.

B/ If you find a better deal, we’ll price match & discount it by 5%.

C/ Book your next Gambia vacation today with no deposit, nothing to pay until one month before travel & a full refund guarantee up to 2 weeks before travel.

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Transfers & check-in

Our airport collection and drop-off service are £30 for up to four passengers, and we have 24hr check-in. So wherever you’re travelling from and whatever time you arrive we are here just for you!

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