About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Busy Bee Nature Residence in Mariama Kunda offers a holiday home with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The residence features private check-in and check-out services, a minimarket, coffee shop, laundry service, and a tour desk. Additional facilities include a picnic area, barbecue, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves international cuisine, complemented by outdoor dining areas. Guests can also enjoy garden views from the terrace and patio. Local Attractions: Located 6.8 mi from Bijolo Forest Reserve, 8.7 mi from Abuko Nature Reserve, and 17 mi from the Gambia National Museum. Banjul International Airport is 5.6 mi away. Walking tours are available.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Claudette
Gambia Gambia
Everything was perfect, it was home away from home. Our bungalow was spacious, well equipped and very cosy. The garden space and terrace great. The pool superb and warm. The poolbeds have nice thick matrasses. You can bring your own drinks to the...
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
After 11 days intense birdwatching we stayed at Busy bee to relax and unwind before leaving for home.this was our 12th time in Gambia and I can honestly say that the accommodation is by far.the best we have stayed in.it is clean and comfortable...
Stokman
Netherlands Netherlands
Je waant je midden in de bush, het is een prachtige groene oase. ik was er een weekend met mijn vriend, maar dat was veel te kort om overal van te kunnen genieten. De prachtige omgeving, de verschillende vogels, de aloe vera velden, de...

Hosted by Claudette & David Sarr

9.6
Host Review Score
Claudette & David Sarr
Charming peaceful nature residence in Mariamakunda, a gated community on a nature park of 5 hectares, with 9 self-contain holiday homes and 1 luxurious villa. All are fully equipped and with private gardens and terrace(s). Reception, canteen with terrace, mini-shop, Wi-Fi and 24 hours security are on site. The swimming pool will soon be available. A fabulous place for nature lovers and birdwatchters! There are beautiful beaches just a few kilometers away. Two Rays Restaurant in Mariakunda (just a short walk) offers delicious lunch and dinner.
Claudette and David are the welcoming hosts of Busy Bee Nature Residence. They are committed to protect nature they have cared for over the past 20 years. It is an oasis of tranquility with comfortable cottages set in landscaped gardens honouring the original flora and fauna present. The surroundings are featuring a great variety of luxurious swimmingpool setting, a welcoming reception area, a marvelous bamboo area, mini golf, amidst exciting hidden bush, alleys, wildlife drinking ponds and an observation tower from which you can spot the most beautiful birds. Busy Bee Nature Residence is part of an unique nature reserve where projects of The Care for Natural (African Beauty) Foundation are rooted and growing. These include the famous charitable Aloe Vera Burn Wound Treatment Center for Children, where children with burns are treated with Claudette's self invented aloe vera fresh leaf treatment ; the Honey Bee & Bird Educational Center; the beekeeping and the Natural Health Empowerment Project, which promotes a healthy lifestyle preventing strokes related to high bloodpressure.
Also present in the park: • Three different types of bee hives in the various bee yards • The Honey Bee & Bird Education center • The honey processing unit • A shop with our local, natural produce like jams, honey, herbal teas and therapeutic cosmetics • The aloe Vera Fields • Our charitably Aloe Vera Burn Treatment Center for children and babies • Different wild-life drinking ponds and places for bird-spotting spread over the resort • Umbrella hut for volunteers and educational purposes like early detection and prevention of hypertension • Solar ovens and self-inventend solar leaf dryers • 10 minutes walk to the main road where you can find restaurants and bars. • 15 minutes drive to the beach and shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, etc. • 20 minutes drive to Senegambia entertainment area.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant Two Rays
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Busy Bee Nature Residence

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

our beds are single beds 80x200 without a wooden barrier in the middle, they can be made as a double upon request.

We have canteen/reception/mini shop where guest can relax, have a drink, a snack, play a board game, darts, or just socialize. You can also request a local dish being cooked for you if you'd like.

Please inform Busy Bee Nature Residence of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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