The Stilted Lodge, Mandina Lodges, Gambia

The ordinary rooms here, set in a mangrove forest, are impressive. But the Stilted Lodge adds something additional -- a thatched two-story riverside tower with open sides, including a (discreet) open-air bathroom, separate bedroom and lounge room open to the skies.

The Mandina Lodges at Makasutu Forest offer distinctive and striking accommodation, situated on a mangrove-clothed tributary of the River Gambia in the heart of the African bush and provide an upmarket experience in the wilderness.


Stay at Mandina provides a distinctive chance to experience the actual Africa in comfortable and striking surroundings.. The lodges are basically available, only 30 minutes from the airport and guests can spend their whole holiday at Mandina or for longer stays merge with a coastal hotel.

Mandina Lodges will accept kids of all ages, however as Mandina Lodges are by the river, parents must supervise kids at all times. For a supplement, why not enjoy a romantic Sundown Cruise in your private dugout canoe complete with bottle of wine, to see amazing egret colonies roosting & other wildlife settling down for the night? The tranquillity of the area as well as the changing colours of the river as the sun sets will stay with you. You may also need to try your hand at fishing - either by boat (they recommend you bring your rods in the event you are a keen angler), or amateurs have also had success basically fishing off the pontoons of the floating lodges or jetty. The chef is over happy to cook anything of substance that you catch for your dinner.


Hotel Facilities

  • Large pool and sun terraces
  • Bar and al fresco dining areas
  • Dug out canoes
  • Personal guides for free forest walks and river trips
  • 9 Lodges
Activities
  • Guided free forest walk and river trip by traditional West African pirogue 
  • Please note that the standard excursion programme is not possible from Mandina
  • Optional Sunset Cruise and visits to 'Wide Open Walls' street art project can be arranged and paid for locally
Lodge / Room Facilities
  • Four-poster bed
  • Fan, safe
  • Mosquito nets
  • UK 3 pin sockets 
  • Tea/coffee delivered to your lodge each morning  
  • No energy-sapping air-conditioning or fridge/minibar. Solar power is used where possible

ROOM OVERVIEW
  • Air Conditioning (Not available)
  • Beds: Double four-poster bed
  • Extra Beds: Wooden base with single mattress
  • Cots: Not available
ROOM FACILITIES
  • Fans
  • 3 pin plugs, but not suitable for powerful appliances as solar powered 
  • Mosquito nets
  • Tea/coffee delivered to your lodge each morning
Room Details
  • Wardrobe
  • Safe
  • Large second floor roof terrace with dining table and chairs and double day bed
Bathroom Details
  • Open-air shower 
  • Flushing toilet

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