The GAMBIA in winter 2021/22: Eco Lodge Sanyang Beach is located at the most beautifully beaches in West Africa

The Gambia is, according to more and more tourism experts, the right winter destination for those, who want to jump into the waters of the warm Mid-Atlantic even in December at a daytime temperature of up to 30°C, the whole provided with a feeling of freedom that is now unusual for us in UK or other parts of Europe. The sea here has a pleasant water temperature of up to 27° in December or January.

The recently opened 'Eco Lodge Sanyang Beach' with exemplary environmental protection ideas surprises guests and locals

The Eco Resort at the beautifully but lonely Sanyang Beach is an unique concept, that offers an alternative to the traditional and conventional tourist attractions of The Gambia.

This beautifully located Eco Lodge features an unique open restaurant overlooking the magnificent Atlantic Ocean and comfortably seats 60 guests. The view on the waves bring guests to heaven ... so relaxing is this place!

The Eco Lodge opened in May 2021, when finally completed in November, this paradisiacal accommodation with the flair of Robinson Crueso's island will offer 20 cosy rooms. There offers also a bar nice drinks for the guests. Of course, free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms are tastefully decorated and all have private bathrooms with solar energy warmed water pipelines.

Special feature:
Each room has blinds and so you can actually sleep without sunlight disturbing your tired eyes in the morning. Each room will be a blend of traditional African elegance with typical Gambian yet modern amenities. The fan can be adjusted to any speed and operates very quite.

Vacationers actively support environmental protection in The Gambia

The location of the Eco Lodge is one of the most beautifully in all of West Africa. The Eco Lodge Sanyang Beach, which we visited now, has the great advantage that it is not so easy to reach. This protects this species-rich flora & fauna in the area. The Spanish operator Jose with his Gambian general manager Buba do everything possible to protect and preserve the beauty of the area and especially the beaches. Various plantings of useful trees are also planned, but they will be tended and cherished under organic standards. Cashew and mango trees, more coconut palms and so the future guests will be able to harvest their own organic fruits.

Finally plastic free? A mission of the Eco Lodge Sanyang Beach leads to the abandonment of many thousands of PET bottles

A revolution is also brewing in the abandonment of plastic bottles. Eco Lodge Sanyang Beach will soon be using a filter system that generates clean drinking water in glass water bottles. The guests get a "water flat", they can drink as much water as they want. However, no PET bottles are brought into circulation; instead, vacationers borrow a pretty Sanyang glass bottle and refill it as needed. This is how environmental protection works at Eco Resort Sanyang Beach in The Gambia. Many other actions are being developed, all with the goal of gently hosting people and generating the best possible experiences.

Other actions of the Eco Lodge:

- Children are taught to treat the environment with care and avoid plastic as much as possible

- Garbage collection campaigns are planned with the people of the area

- Recycling is a priority at this exemplary Eco Lodge Sanyang Beach

- The beach is protected as much as possible and people are educated about the importance of a clean beach.

This also means that here the lucky traveler is alone with himself in nature. The beach here is a clean natural beach and impresses with its clear and warm water and - almost always - a wonderful warm breeze and, especially in winter, reliable hours of sunshine. Here the European visitor can swim in the sea and fill up on vitamin D even at Christmas days. The sea determines the well-being, in this place of leisure this impression becomes particularly clear.

Protect the beauty of nature is not expensive:

The price of a single room costs 18 £ including breakfast for a night. A double room for two persons costs 33 £ per night, with breakfast.

What elso you should know?

Population of The Gambia is remarkably friendly, all speak English.

The Republic of The Gambia is the smallest country on the entire African continent. It shines with what the author considers to be the friendliest population in all of Africa.

In my opinion, the West African country can be described as a safe travel destination. The Gambia's area is only about 11000 square kilometers, which is a little bit more than London region). The coastline of almost 100km is partly deserted and beautiful. There are a considerable number of endemic animals and plants and even hippos, monkeys and crocodiles can be found here. The small country of Gambia has a very long Gambia River. It has a length of about 700 miles. It offers space for an unbelievable biodiversity and more and more the responsible people feel that this paradise should be protected sustainably.... About 500 spezies of birds you can find in this small country, amazing .. , isn't it?

The small country has, according to an estimate by a Gambian journalist, a little less than 3 million inhabitants. Banjul is the capital and also the country's largest metropolitan area. Larger cities are Serekunda and Brikama.

The country is completely surrounded by Senegal except for the Gambian west coast on the Atlantic Ocean. Gambia lies on both sides of the lower reaches of the partly picturesque natural paradise, the Gambia River. The river is also the namesake of the nation, flowing through the center of The Gambia and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

Infrastructure deficits

Of course, there are some things that do not work (so well) in The Gambia. The internet is slow, there are occasional power outages, and the infrastructure is nowhere near that of Europe. Payment of bills with credit cards are not common at all, even in better restaurants or supermarkets the traveler has to pay with cash. Only the best hotels offer this form of payment, which is common for us Europeans or Americans. The ATMs usually only spit out a maximum of 2000 Dalasi (32£). Our team found one ATM in the greater Banjul area that spits out a maximum of 8000 Dalasi + 200 Dalasi for the use of the credit card (about 123£ plus 3£ fee). It is located in a gas station at the so-called 'turntable'.

Costs of fuel: One liter of diesel or petrol costs 55 - 60 Dalasi.

Driving a cab in the capital is a bit of an adventure, negotiating skills are in order. Driving in the capital is exhausting. One is often ... stuck in traffic jams. It's a good thing if your own car has air conditioning and a recirculation system. Because the exhaust fumes are not everyone's cup of tea. However, driving a car is generally quite problem-free; here, but cars drive on the right, just like in most countries in Europe.

Many roads are not yet asphalted and there are certainly many other aspects that apply generally to all of Africa and to The Gambia in particular. Again and again there are police roadblocks, but they are rather reassuring. Police have always been friendly in four months in traffic, but a small baksheesh is appreciated because of the low income of the police officers. A constable earns about 4000 Dalasi / month, which means he needs to make some extra money to survive....

Recommendable App:

Offline navigation in Gambia with maps.me. Works well and takes into account different means of transportation.

Website of the Eco Lodge:

https://www.ecolodgehawba.com/

youtube interview with spanish doctors enjoyed this wonderful place and left a few days ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj9uxBNIvyU

Welcome to The Gambia, the 'Smiling Coast of Africa' ❤️

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