Bed & Breakfast Bintang Bolong Lodge (Brikama, The Gambia)

About Bintang Bolong Lodge

BintangBolong Lodge Excursions Bird watching The Gambia is famous for its variety of birds with over 550 species recorded. BintangBolong 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 boat and walking tour, and see how many you can spot. Price: 4 Euro per person Duration:2 hours Jeep Safari During this trip you will experience Gambia off the beaten track. Our 4x4 jeep will take you through beautiful landscapes and untouched wilderness. You'll also experience traditional village life. We will visit a local family, see their home and their vegetable garden. A great mix of culture and nature. Price 55 Euro per car Duration: 4 hours Nature Walk Leaving the lodge on foot we will point out mammals, birds, reptiles and trees. Price:4 Euro per person Duration:2 hours Mangrove Boat Trip Departing from the lodge, we will guide you through the mangroves on a relaxing boat trip. Along the way we will see a large variety of birds. There's also the possibility of seeing three species of monkey, sea otters and, at low tide, crocodiles and monitor lizards. Price: Motor 25 Euro Duration: 1 hour Paddle 6 Euro per person. Minimum 2 people. Duration: 2 hours Bike Safari Being on two wheels is a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside. Both on and off the road. Price: 4Euro Duration: 2 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:25 EuroD per person Duration: 6 hours Half or Full Day 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 candle lit dinner. Half day price: 20 Europer person. Minimum 3 people (paddle boat) Duration: 3hrs 30 Europer person. Minimum 3 people (motor boat) Full day price:30 Europer person. Minimum 3 people (motor boat) Duration: 6hrs Boat Trip to James Island [Roots Tour] Located in the North Bank region of the River Gambia James Island has a fascinating history. Discover how the island was founded and learn about its infamous association with the slave trade. KuntaKinteh, from Alex Haley's famous book "Roots", was imprisoned here before being forced to endure the middle passage to America. Admission to the island not included. Price: 120 Eurofor the boat Duration: 5 hours Other Excursions At BintangBolong 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.