| Board Basis: |
Bed & Breakfast |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jan 2008 |
| Tour
Operator: |
First Choice |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr Alan Thomas |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
On 10th January, wee flew from Gatwick to Banjul, The Gambia.
After a six hour flight we were in Gambia International Airport.
A tall gentleman greeted us at the plane exit steps, he was to assist me through the airport. His assistance was very much appreciated, as the airport was absolute chaos, with holiday makers clambering for their luggage.
We made our way to the coach that was taking us to our apartment/hotel, Holiday Beach in Kololi. Our two bedroomed, ground floor, apartment was a very short walk to the beach and just in front of the swimming pool. (day time temperatures 28-32 degrees- HOT!!!).
The Hotel is at a Drive made of Oyster Shell-which is very duty (the drive is dimly lit, at night).
there are steps into the complex, but with (steep) ramps. the paths are concrete, with a evenish surface.
there are small steps into the rooms. a small terrace, through patio doors, (317) had two double beds, dressing table, wardrobe, two single 13 amp plugs (in corner of room) Power cuts are the norm (you are advised NOT to use, high demand appliances) showeroom with toilet and basin (all floor tiles can be slippery when damp). no view to the rear, front view of the pool, which is cleaned daily, (has a ledge all around the edge) entered via a ladder. Pool bar, resturant (with a ramp over the step).
short path (and step) to the Beach bar, steps down to beach (the "Bumsters" will hassle you, but a polite NO THANK YOU, will help,as will the fruit sellers (the juice and fruit salad is wonderful).
During my stay I visited many tourist places as well as local people and a school. Go with guide, for a good experience (but beware who you choose, as there are some rogues out there!!).
I am an active wheelchair user and expecteted to a minimum of walking, but I found it better to leave my wheelchiar, in the hotel and use my walking stick. The roads are sand (and very rough) traffic is chaos.There are no provisions for disabled visitors, but plenty of willing help is forthcoming.
Toilets are Not availble, only in cafes or resturants (make sure you have your own toilet tissue. But saying all this it is WELL worth the extra effort to visit The Gambia.
I would like to express our gratitude and THANKS to Lamin Fatty – Ground Operator - Gambia International Airport, for his excellent service and attention in making our holiday, a very special time with great memories.
It was very emotional to leave such friendly people, behind.
We will be returning VERY soon !!. contact me for more info.,
Email me for more info.
more photos at www.llanboidy.com (Image Gallery) and http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/
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