Land of Sun, Water & Green
Bintang Bolong Lodge
Lodge / Restaurant / Events / RecreationDiscover nature, explore the area.
Due to the Lodge’s location in the middle of a mangrove forest, visitors can experience the exceptional flora and fauna of brackish wetlands. As the flood retreats the receding waterline exposes countless creatures such as crabs and mudskipper caught in the sludge of the river bed. In the evening apes and vultures inhabit the overwhelming Baobab trees, and after dusk great colonies of fruit bats can be seen swarming into the night.
Our spacious restaurant terrace offers the unique opportunity to observe the diverse wildlife in and around the river. As well as flying fish and numerous types of bird species, with a little luck, you might just catch a glimpse of pelicans and passing dolphins. Small crocodiles, basking in the sun, can be found just a short walk away. The beauty and tranquillity of this spot will captivate and delight you.
Whilst we will do our utmost to make your sojourn a pleasurable experience. To achieve this goal we have based our philosophy on strict guidelines in harmony with this untarnished environment. The Bintang village and the Bintang Bolong Lodge welcoms you and your family into the nicest envioronment in The Gambia.
Lodges & Cabins
A Place to Unwind
- 18 lodges
- Bathroom & Bedroom
- Quiet Location
- Full Comfort
- Mangrove & Wood
Excursions
Bird watching
The Gambia is famous for its variety of birds with over 550 species recorded. Bintang Bolong is surrounded by mangroves and has an adjacent forest and savannah area. These various habitats support a huge range of birds, including kingfishers, parrots, hornbills, finches, owls and many more. Join us on the walking tour, and see how many you can spot.
Price: D700 pp
Duration: 3 hours
Home Cooking
We offer authentic home cooking classes. Learn to cook real Gambian dishes such as benechin, domoda and yassa and discover the secrets of our cuisine. We will cook with firewood and then eat what we've prepared, sharing the same bowl in a traditional manner.
Price: D1375 pp
Duration: 6 hours
Bike Safari
Being on two wheels is a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside. Both on and off the road.
Price: D250 per bike
Duration: 2 hours
Nature walk
Leaving the lodge on foot we will point out mammals, birds, reptiles and trees.
Price: D700 pp
Duration: 3 hours
BOAT TRIPS
Fishing
The waters surrounding the lodge are blessed with a huge variety of fish. Try your luck at catching species including croakers, catfish, ladyfish, barracuda and more. Bait and all tackle supplied. We we'll prepare the catch for a delicious candlelite dinner.
Price: D1000 pp (paddleboat) Minimum 3 people Duration: 3 hours |
Price: D1400 pp (motorboat) Minimum 3 people Duration: 3 hours |
Price: D1600 pp (motorboat) Minimum 3 people Duration: 6 hours |
Mangrove Trip
Price: D1800 (Motorboat) |
Price: D800 (Paddleboat) Max: 3 people Duration: 2 hours |
At Bintang Bolong lodge we want to provide for you the best The Gambia has to offer. So if there are any other excursions that you'd like to take such as Brikama livestock market, Tanji fish market, Abuko nature reserve, crocodile pool or the snake farm at Madina Salam then please let us know and we'll do everything we can to accommodate you.
Book us at:
Book direct at the Bintang Bolong Lodge
Foni Bintang Karanai
Western Division
The Gambia
Tel.: (+220)704 3081
Tel.: (+220)992 9362
reception@bintang-
Bintang Bolong Lodge is part of a delicate Eco-system, including many monkeys, rare birds and mongooses. It is for that reason we unfortunately cannot allow any dogs in our restaurant or our eco-lodges. Thank you for understanding.
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Event Location
The Bintang Bolong Lodge area is very suitable for a lot of events. Like a wedding with a nice party. Everybody will enjoy. You can organize this at the Bintang Bolong Lodge!
Event Location
Nice music during a party at the riverside is unforgetteble. Everybody likes atmosphere, drinks and togetherness. You can organize this at the Bintang Bolong Lodge!
Event Location
During sundown everybody will be romantic the best time to relax after a sportiv & active day. You can experience it at the Bintang Bolong Lodge!