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 farming

Please inform Marysa Lodge 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.