Luigis Complex

Luigi's Complex offers apartments for people who treasure their independence without sacrificing their comforts. Gambia is a great place to escape the cold European winters.

We offer a unique kind of accommodation suitable for long or short term. Ideal for those who want to get away for the winter or just a quick break, either way you will find all the comforts you are looking for.

Luigi's offers a unique atmosphere of "Home from Home"Luigi's is a great place to meet and make new friends.

Facilities Consists of 17 one and two bedroom self catering apartments and 12 B and B rooms of various sizes, suites, deluxe standard, economy, or single room. All accommodation has En-suite shower rooms A/C with ceiling fans, satellite TV and wi-fi Internet connection. S/C apartments all have fully fitted kitchens. Private veranda or balcony.

Daily cleaning service, fresh towels, sheets change twice weekly or on request. British standard plugs and free safety deposit box fitted in all rooms. Laundry service for a small fee. Airport transfer available.
Price range £25 to £75 per night.

General Facilities and Services:
Luigi's Pizza and Pasta House offers an extensive menu with a great family atmosphere; this very spacious Restaurant offers seating over two floors with a fantastic view of the sea from the second floor balcony. Open all day for Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meals, offering Kiddies corner with special kids meals and play area. Luigi's pizza has become famous with the local people.

Other Facilities:
Swimming pool Jacuzzi set in the garden area Water fountain By Design Tailor shop Anna's Holistic therapy team of a wonderful relaxing massages. Wi-fi access.

Luigis Complex +220 4460280 Fax: 220 4460282 UK Contact: 01189 411283 Permier Travel: 0208 2912444 Mobile: 07903 766585

info@luigis.gm

www.luigis.gm/

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Cheerz Restaurant & Sports Bar

Come and join us @ Cheerz in the heart of the Senegambia Strip

Full English Breakfast

Big Screen T.V.

Pool

Karioke

Sunday Roast

And much more!

Senegambai Junction

+220 7723402/7796360

cheerz@gmail.com

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R & R Services

R and R Services Ltd is a professional ultra modern dry cleaning and laundry service catering to all the major hotels and the public.

Do not let laundry worry you while on holiday. All garments are finished with care we also offer special discounts for 10 items and above, ideal for your return trip home.

Our dedicated staff are here to help you with your every need.

Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

Located opposite the Senegambia and Kairba hotels
2nd branch at Fajara
Tel 4463505/6666602
customercare@rrservices.gm

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Gambia Arts and Crafts

Wooden masks
Which might either be human or animal or of mythical creatures, are one of the most commonly found forms of art in western Africa. In their original contexts, ceremonial masks are used for celebrations, initiations, crop harvesting, and war preparation. The masks are worn by a chosen or initiated dancer.


During the mask ceremony the dancer goes into deep trance, and during this state of mind he "communicates" with his ancestors. The masks can be worn in three different ways: vertically covering the face: as helmets, encasing the entire head, and as crest, resting upon the head, which was commonly covered by material as part of the disguise. African masks often represent a spirit and it is strongly believed that the spirit of the ancestors possesses the wearer. Most African masks are made with wood.


Mudcloth
Is a traditional Malian fabric dyed with fermented mud, particularly associated with the Bambara. The name is a Bambara word meaning "earthcloth." In the creation of bògòlanfini, simple cotton cloth is woven, shrunk, and then soaked in a preparation of leaves from certain trees. An artist then outlines an intricate design with a mud dye, often taking several weeks to cover the entire cloth.

Yellowish areas of mud are then treated with a caustic soda, bleaching them back to white for a stark black and white design. Traditionally, a man will do the weaving while a woman will do the dyeing. In recent years, fashion designers such as Chris Seydou have employed bògòlanfini in international clothing lines, while Malian painter Ishmael Diabate has developed it as a fine art form.

Batik
Melted wax is applied to cloth before being dipped in dye. It is common for people to use a mixture of beeswax and paraffin wax. The beeswax will hold to the fabric and the paraffin wax will allow cracking, which is a characteristic of batik. Wherever the wax has seeped through the fabric, the dye will not penetrate. Sometimes several colours are used, with a series of dyeing, drying and waxing steps.

Thin wax lines are made with a canting, a wooden handled tool with a tiny metal cup with a tiny spout, out of which the wax seeps. Other methods of applying the wax onto the fabric include pouring the liquid wax, painting the wax on with a brush, and applying the hot wax to pre-carved wooden or metal wire block and stamping the fabric. After the last dyeing, the fabric is hung up to dry. Then it is dipped in a solvent to dissolve the wax, or ironed between paper towels or newspapers to absorb the wax and reveal the deep rich colors and the fine crinkle lines that give batik its character.


Juju
Ju-Ju is a word of West African origin that refers to the supernatural power ascribed to an object or charm as a means of protection; It can also refer to the use of such objects, used in a form of witchcraft. ", Also the supernatural or magical power attributed to such objects. Juju’s are worn by most people in Gambia, often on the arm or around the waist and some times as a necklace. You will find many for sale in the local markets and they are often offered as gifts of friendship.

Silver Smiths can also be found in the markets hand made silver.

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Makasutu

The Mandina Lodges at Makasutu Forest are unique and luxurious and situated on a mangrove-clothed tributary of the River Gambia in the heart of the African bush and offer an upmarket experience in the wilderness.


Some guests choose to spend their time beside the enormous pool, simply soaking up the tranquility of the surroundings whilst others take advantage of the expert guides provided, to explore the 1000-acre forest and discover the beauty, people and wildlife on foot or by canoe. Many bird species, monitor lizards, baboons and monkeys have made the forest their home.

The 1000 acre Makasutu Cultural Forest is situated about 45 minutes from the coastal resorts and is the result of over fifteen years' hard work by two Englishmen


There are only eight lodges, maintaining an exclusive and serene feel to the whole setting. Evening meals are included and guests can choose to dine in their lodge or in one of the wooden or tented al fresco dining areas. Due to the location, menus are simple but the food is of a good standard. Low key lamps and the dancing flames of the fire create a magical mood.

The lodges at Mandina are built to an exceptionally high standard largely from local materials, however you may find there are fewer practicalities when compared to more mainstream hotels. The solar powered River Lodges are either floating or on stilts and the spaciousJungle Lodges are set back from the river. Each suite has a private but roofless bathroom and composting toilet (except the Jungle Lodges which are flushing). Fans are employed instead of electricity sapping air-conditioning.


The Stilted Lodge is on two floors with separate bedroom, outside deck and lounge area on the lower level plus upstairs dayroom, whilst the Jungle Lodges each have their own private roof terrace with amazing views across the mangroves.

Working with the local population and ensuring they benefit from the forest is part of the culture within Makasutu, so the staff come form the surrounding villages, therefore service is very friendly but may not be as polished as in some resorts. Makasutu provides a taste of real Africa; nothing disturbs the peace except bird song or the chattering of monkeys. The lodges are easily accessible, only 30 minutes from the airport and guests can spend their whole holiday at Mandina or for longer stays combine with a coastal hotel.

Mandina Lodges will accept children aged 12 years old and over during the winter months (November - April). All ages of children are accepted in the summer.


info@makasutu.com.
http://www.makasutu.com/

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Calabash Entertainment

Calabash Residence
Beautifully furnished luxurious Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom Apartments.The style and design of the accommodation is to cater for both short-term and long term visitors, tourist or business travellers who appreciate good value for money.

The apartments are located in the popular tourism area of Palma Rima, 2 minutes walk from the beach. Walking distance from supermarkets and restuarants. All apartments are fully air-conditioned with TV and satellite channels, internet access, large closet space, fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, microwave, etc.

We offer one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments and studios suitable for both short stay clients (less than a month) or long stay clients (staying for more than a month).

Palma Rima Rd The Gambia
(+220) 9966600 / 7776600 4462176 Fax: (+220) 4462175

http://www.calabashresidence.gm/

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Gambia Beaches

Gambia boasts some of the most superb beaches on the west coast of Africa. Step out from any of the Hotels which are dotted along it’s coastline on to a vast expanse of golden sandy beach.

No need to suffer from over crowded beaches or look at tall buildings towering over you. All the Hotels in Gambia are built low level and blend into the background creating a peaceful ambiance.

Each Hotel has its own wonderful expanse of beach so you will never feel cramped or crowded. You can walk for miles as soon as you step outside of your hotel, but if you really want to get away from it all... Take a drive! explore and discover some of the most beautiful sandy beaches which stretch the full length of the Gambian coast line.

You don’t need to go far to find an idyllic spot away from the hassle and bustle of life. As you drive further from the Kombo areas where most of the Hotels are situated you will very soon come to small fishing villages such as Brufut and Tangi where life revolves around the daily catch.

The view from the red rock cliffs of Tanji are surreal. The unspoiled beaches at Sanyang and Gunjur stretch for miles dotted with the odd beach bar selling the catch of the day and a few drinks. The Gambia offers a unique serenity not found in many destinations this close to Europe.

Some recommended beaches;

Brufut - Unspoilt sandy beaches, very natural
and beautiful with small beach bars scattered along the coast.

Sanyang and Gunjur- Wide white sand beaches, Great beach bars, true African beach experience.

Cape Point - well kept beaches around the hotel area’s, some of the widest in The Gambia.

Kotu Beach - Ideal tourist beach, good for families as it is flat and sandy.

Kololi Beach- Sandy Beaches with Great beach facilities, bars and restaurants.

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West African Tours

West African Tours was set up in 1987 by Patrick Sothern and Angela Andrews as a full service destination management company.

We offer tour operators and travel agents a full resort service including meet and greet, transfers, hotel reservations, hotel hospitality desks, excursions, flight reconfirmation for your clients and full resort information service for the operator including a quality control assessment of all hotels and tourist facilities. Our excellent relationship with service providers assists our aim of 100% satisfaction.

Based in Fajara, in the heart of The Gambia’s coastal resort strip, West African Tours is well placed to serve the needs of hotel-based clients in The Gambia and with their network of agents throughout the region, we can advise, organise and assist you wherever you want to travel in West Africa.

We also pride ourselves on our commitment to the Gambian people and we regularly support charities with donations and equipment.

West African Tours

P.M.B. 222 Serrekunda

The Gambia West Africa
+220 449 5258+220 449 5532
FAX: +220 449 6118
watours@qanet.

gmwatours@gamtel

gmwestafricantours@yahoo.com

www.westafricantours.com/

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Gambia Tours

Gambia Tours is a family run enterprise, which started in 1983 in order to assist tour operators and helps provide a solid structure for the tourist industry in The Gambia.

Gambia Tours also participates in several social and cultural events all over the Gambia, e.g. the operation "Clean the Nation", The "Roots Festival", The "Banjul Demba Cultural Festival"... As a member of the TTAG (Tourism and Travel Association of the Gambia), Gambia Tours is involved in sustainable and responsible tourism, and schools sponsoring.

Today we have around 75 working professionals on board our team ready to assist and make your stay in The Gambia an enjoyable one. Good majorities of our staff speak French, German, Portuguese and English and of course the tour operators we provide support for, bring their own skills and support along with them.

We provide many services for both the local community and tourists traveling from all over the world. Among these is Hotel reservations, airport transfers, Flights to Europe and South America and a wide selection of excursions around the Gambia and Senegal, which allow you to enjoy the culture, food and the general atmosphere of this wonderful country.

We offer full Tour Operator services to all the operators that we handle, such as hotel reservations, airport meeting and greeting of clients, airport transfers, information meetings, excursions around the Gambia & Senegal, renting of vehicles and Cruise Ship excursions. We can also arrange tailor made excursions and day trips depending on what you want. All you have to do is contact us with what you are looking for and we can use our resources and contacts to give you the trip/ holiday you are looking for.

Over the years we have become and continue to represent Companies from the following countries:
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
Germany
Belgium
The United Kingdom
France
Senegal
Spain
Finland
Norway
Switzerland
USA

Our mission statement and company objective is to offer 100% satisfaction to all our clients and to make sure that your stay in The Gambia and abroad is both enjoyable and worthwhile.

Gambia Tours Ltd The Gambia,West Africa.
(+220) 446 2601 / 2Fax: 446 2603
info@gambiatours.gm

http:///www.gambiatours.gm

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Gamtech

Gamtech(Afro Exports Ltd) is one of the world’s leading independent manufacturer and supplier of locks and associated products and West Africa’s largest supplier of electronic hospitality guest room security equipment.

As the distributors of Elsafe and VingCard, the acknowledged pioneers and world leaders in electronic room safes and electronic keycard systems, we have now supplied and continue to service well over 100 hotel installations across the region. Our satisfied customers include the cream of the international chain hotels, though this doesn’t mean you need be an international chain to be a valued customer.

In fact over half our installed hotels are independently run hotels with less than 100 rooms. Through our 3 dedicated support offices in the region, our commitment to providing first class service, synonymous with that of the pioneers and market leaders we represent, we strive to support our customer every step of the way from concept through to warranty and after sales service.

Recently we have also been awarded the distributorship for EMS Minibar Systems, which we are installing and supporting with the same commitment we have offered our VingCard and Elsafe customers in the past.

Gamtech Ltd
PO. Box 4143 Bakau The Gambia
Tel: 4460016
gamtech@gamtel.gm
www.afroexports.com/

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Kotu Point Beach Bar

Kotu Point Beach Bar

Kotu Point

The Gambia

+220-7792967

Quality Catering

TASTY TAKE AWAY
7 DAYS A WEEK
ALL DAY
EVERY NIGHT
24 hour
Quality Service

BEEFBURGERS
HOT DOGS
MEAT PIES

ICE CREAM
FRUIT JUICES
CAKES & PASTERIES
COFFEE / TEA

Senegambia Junction
tel: +220-7753515 To make an order

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Our members are involved in Gambian restaurants, tours, excursions, eco-tourism, car rentals, and shops within the vibrant Gambia Tourism Industry.
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