Footsteps Eco Lodge

Top choice in The Gambia


This beautiful ecofriendly property on the south coast has nine cheerfully decorated en-suite roundhouses which surround a freshwater swimming pool, along with several more spacious log cabins. Lush forest surrounds the buildings, and it's a pleasant 1km walk down to the beach. There's an excellent restaurant here, with locally sourced produce (including some grown on site).

Lodging prices in June fall by about 50%.


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