Gambia

In terms of accommodation, we work with three different hotels in three different levels:

Budget level: Dandimayo

This is a nice but simple hotel with friendly people. There are double rooms available with a small living room with TV, fridge and kitchen. There is a small terrace overlooking the pool. The bedroom has a double bed which can be pushed apart and has a fan as standard and you can use the air conditioning for a small extra charge. This accommodation is good and you can also get good food and a cold beer so for us anglers this is fine.

Medium level: Mansea Beach hotel

For lovers of a little more comfort, this hotel is a good option. This hotel has a lovely African atmosphere. The rooms are spacious and there is also a nice bathroom. The hotel is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the beach and the entertainment centre. If you walk out of the hotel you will feel like you are directly in Africa. The staff is waiting for you and you can relax in the beautiful garden or take a refreshing dip in the pool.

Luxury level: Senegambia hotel

The Senegambia hotel is located directly on the SeneGambia strip where all the nightlife of Banjul takes place. Yet it is quiet and offers comfort and it i swell known in The Gambia, thanks to the beautiful tropical garden and a perfect location in the heart of Kololi. It has spacious African-style hotel rooms and of course there are several swimming pools to cool down. After swimming you dry up with a cocktail at the pool bar including sea view. In the garden you sit among the exotic birds and monkeys and imagine yourself in another world. And when the sun has disappeared on the African horizon, you will be on the Senegambia Strip with all the fun , restuarants and bars included.

At this location we have several boats at our disposal:

• A Warrior 165 with 60 HP engine (creek and sea)
• Several open pangas from 6 to 8 meters with 50 to 75 HP engines (creek)
• Angler Center Console of over 9 meters with 2 x 200 hp engines, GPS, many rod stands, a sun deck, toilet and it can accommodate up to 10 people (including crew).

All boats that make it possible for 2 to 6 people to enjoy a day of fishing. On the Angler Center Console, all rods and other equipment are included in the fishing. But at the same time you can also go fishing with a group of 4 or even 6 anglers. If you want to spread the chances more evenly, you can also divide a group over two smaller boats.

The season for fishing here runs from the end of October to the end of May. This is the dry season when the weather and fishing conditions are best. On this part of the world you can expect nice weather and temperatures of 30 tm 35 C around this time. Shorts, t-shirt, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen are standard equipment. Don't forget the sun- and after sun lotion. 

After arriving at the airport you will be picked up by the private driver. For a 7 day stay with 5 days fishing of which 2 days at open sea, 1 day in the creeks and 2 days from the beach and the middle category hotel including breakfast the average price is around 995 euro per person with 2 participants. Extra costs are fligths, tips for crew and staff, lunches and dinners. The exact price depends on the actual period and time until the starting date. 

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