entspannte Rundreisen an die schönsten Plätze der "Smiling Coast" von Gambia

Bobois Beach Lodge: "Relax as hard as you can" http://boboibeachlodge.com/ It is a wonderful and unspoiled location off the beaten track directly at the beach near Kartong. Accommodation in shared roundhouses with bathroom for 2-3 persons. All the beds have mosquito-nets. The lodge has a bar/restaurant, where you can get drinks and food all day long. Internet is in the bar-area. Please note, that the lodge operates with solar-energy. Every room/roundhouse except the tree-houses has got one light-bulb, which gives good illumination, but there are no power-sockets. The manager can recharge your batteries over night. The showers only have cold water. You are advised to bring a flashlight for night-walks. The area invites to bike riding, bikes are available. The beach is perfect for surfing, but you have to bring your own equipment. A tailor from the village can come every evening and take orders There is a big empty round-house, available for workshops and african-dance. Camping would also be possible, but you have to bring your tent.

Jinack Island is located north of the Gambia River estuary. It is separated from the mainland by the Niji Bolon. There are no roads on Jinack Island, with the only transport options to travel by donkey, bike or on foot. As part of the Niumi National Park the island is perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers with over 500 species of birds. Soft sand beaches and gently lapping shallow seas make the island perfect for beach walking, wading and paddling or just lazing in the sun. Jinack-Lodge Eco-lodge with solar power, located on an almost deserted beachfront, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It has 4 double and single bedroom huts, each with an ensuite shower, wash-hand basin and toilet. The lodge also has a restaurant and bar service, and has set up a few hammocks on the beach.

Bakau is a little town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambias capital city of Banjul. It is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia. It is kown for its botanical garden, its crocodile pool Kachikally, the handicraft-market, and for the beach at Cape Point. Close to Bakau and Banjul is Gambia's largest city, Serekunda. Atlanticoast Residence African hotel with 13 en-suite rooms directly at the sea-side in Bakau. The rooms are hugh and with great view from the balcony to the busy fisher-port and -market. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, breakfast is provided there. Internet is available in the public areas. Beside the hotel is a mini-market and a handicraft-shop. The rooms are equipped with sat-tv, fridge, water-heater and ventilation.

Abene is a traditional fishing village on the Atlantic Ocean located in the South part of Senegal, in the region of Casamance.where inhabitants subsist mostly on fishing and agriculture. The typical fishing boats, called ”pirogues" lay out each day in order to go fishing. The atmosphere in Abéné is far from mass tourism and at first glance there does not appear to be much there - One main street surrounded with low houses, simple restaurants and shops selling fruits and vegetables, household utensils, handicrafts such as batik and wooden objects, fabrics and jewelry and a few "campements" (bed and breakfast). But here you get the opportunity to get close the local culture and the vibrant music scene. An annual 10-day music and dance festival in Abéné begins at the end of December and extends into the New Year. Musicians and artists from all over the world gather here to enjoy! Nature invites you to stroll along the mile-long, pristine beaches and through the village's tropical greenery. The region is known for its many mango trees, eucalyptus, palm trees and huge fromage-trees. Abene is famous for the sacred tree, the mighty Ceiba - "Bantam Wora". It is actually six trees grown together and it represents a fusion of islamic and animist beliefs - Just like in Senegal where christians and muslims, jola, mandinka, wolof and other ethnic groups and religions are living and growing strongly together.