Starling Lodge

The bungalow
If you want to taste the real Africa but still want to enjoy luxury, this comfortable bungalow is a must. Just outside the authentic village of Brufut. The house is on 5000 m2 of land in a lush garden. The flowers and plants in the garden attract many birds and butterflies.

The bungalow is equipped with: a modern kitchen with a large refrigerator, a freezer, a gas hob and a coffee maker. The large living room has: a lounge with TV, a dining table with chairs and a large billiard table.

The large master bedroom has: a private bathroom with a shower and a toilet and a spacious wardrobe. In addition, there are two separate bedrooms, each with a  double bed and a  bathroom with a separate toilet.

There is also a large terrace with: a lounge unit, a dining table with six chairs and an integrated swimming pool. The house also has a barbeque.

Service
On the grounds, Lamin and his family live in a separate staff house, separated from the bungalow with a green hedge. Lamin and his hospitable family provide you with all the conveniences for a relaxed and carefree holiday. Both taking care of breakfast lunch and dinner, clean the house and lamin takes care of transport to the beach and the tourist strip.

Location
The house is a ten minute drive from the beach, and a five minute drive from a large nature reserve. If you want to find good restaurants and night life, the strip is a 15-minute drive away. Lamin is available for transport at any time.

Transport from and to the airport
Upon arrival at the airport, Lamin is ready to take you to the house. He will also take you back to the airport on departure.

Field trips
There is also the possibility to do various excursions to all parts of The Gambia with a professional tour guide and bird watcher.
A small selection from our offer:
- a safari to Senegal
- a birdwatch tour with a visit to a sanctuary of hyenas and monkeys
- a visit to unesco world heritage island kunta kinte
- a tour through the Gambia with a visit to: serekunda market, paradise beach and tanji fish market
- the mandinka roots tour with a canoe trip through the river to one of the largest trees in The Gambia
- a multi-day trip to the east of the Gambia with a visit to baboon island where wild chimpanzees live

For detailed information about these excursions you can contact us. We can send you a digital brochure with all information and prizes.