Reviews of Footsteps Eco-Lodge
South Kombo Region, Gunjur, n/a Gunjur, Gambia
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Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewExceptional environment, well-kept, among the trees, calm, peaceful. The cottages are built in such a way that they have a pleasant temperature without air conditioning or fans. At night, for the first time in Gambia, I had to cover myself with a duvet. The owner and staff were extremely kind, accommodating, unobtrusive.
Reviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe 3 day stay at the lodge was the start of our holiday in The Gambia and we felt safe, extremely well looked after and absolutely loved the evening meals together. The hosts, David and Linda, made us feel at home immediately - they do a perfect job of combining a socially fair environment for their staff with excellent service for their guests. We especially appreciate this concept. The food was delicious, the beds very comfortable, the staff very helpful and friendly in a very authentic way. Their concept of no plastic and solar power works really well. We would highly recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for a fantastic stay David and Linda.
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Reviewed: 8 July 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewFood (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was very good and service friendly and faultless. Clean comfortable room (and the waterless composting toilet really was odourless!)
Nothing I can think of.
Thanks Keith for your great review, our team really appreciate your positive comments, we hope to see you again someday!
Reviewed: 29 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewComfortable quiet accommodation. Lovely gardens and good bird hide. Lots of birds on site. Staff were friendly and the food good.
Would have liked a mosquito net.
Thanks for the lovely review Caroline of our team rooms and food. We don't put nets in the rooms unless guests request them so I'm guessing you didn't ask. I will make it clearer here on booking dot com and on our website that they are by request only.
Thanks for the lovely review Caroline of our team rooms and food. We don't put nets in the rooms unless guests request them so I'm guessing you didn't ask. I will make it clearer here on booking dot com and on our website that t… Show more
Reviewed: 16 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewWe enjoyed footsteps. it wasn’t the normal accommodation, that we go to. However, David and his staff were splendid 100% friendly. The property offered more than expected. It gave you a cultural aspect regarding Gunjur. we learnt a lot about the natural environments, ecology and cultural history of Gunjur. We made some great people and had great conversation throughout the night. I will recommend and stay here again.
There was nothing- keep it up guys.
Reviewed: 12 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewA wonderful location outside the tourist areas of the Gambia. The lodge is very comfortable and the hosts are exceptional. It was like being a house guest in their own bird reserve. I went for the birding and was not not disappointed with the location - the woods and the lagoon offered an amazing variety of habitats. The food was very authentic and done to a very high standard. All the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Initially taken a back by the compostable toilet, but it was an ecolodge! After the first day didn't even notice it and was pleasantly surprised how effective the whole system was
Reviewed: 17 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewI Love waking waking up in this serene environment with a huge variety of birds singing songs. Footsteps is very well managed and maintained, the staff is super friendly, well trained and helpful. The rooms are spacious, clean and the bed is comfortable. The environment is stunning and the lush gardens are extensive featuring a bird hide and a yogashala with yoga mats provided. The organic gardens provide fresh produce, and the kitchen serves both delicious local dishes and a high standard of international dishes, all presented lovingly with a big smile which nurtures a feeling of being completely taken care off. I have been coming to the Gambia for 13 years staying in various accommodations. While some are good when they first open, many fall apart quickly due to poor management. Not so at footsteps. Footsteps has provided me with consistently fabulous holidays over many years. A big thank you to the entire team.