Tendinkoto Lodge

Oasis of calm and quiet near Sanyang, with creature comforts and a warm welcome. Ex-restauranteur Oliver together with Helen provide a mix of tasty European and Gambian food and conversation for dinner, with wines available. Great WiFi, generous breakfast (real coffee!), mosquito-free, pool, and a serenade of birdsong.

Nearest beach area is quite a hike (fine by me) or a taxi ride, which won't please everyone.

This lodge is paradise. It is remote - 20 minutes walk from the village of Sanyang, 30 minutes to the beach. We loved the local life here, we enjoyed the real Gambia. The lodge is very pretty with its lush gardens and wonderful pool. The room itself is comfortable and spacious. Very comfy bed and en suite bathroom. Lots of hot water! Oliver & Helen are wonderful hosts. They are very helpful, always enquiring about our whereabouts. They even took us on a trip to Brikama art & craft market. The staff is great. We definitely recommend this lodge!

We did enjoy our stay very very much. We did however not like the fact that there are hardly any good restaurants around. But the hosts made up for that, we could enjoy a very good dish at their table every day, both Gambian and European dishes. Their food was terrific at good prices! Tip: bring some food to eat over lunch as there are no shops nearby.

Everything. The vibe, the energy. Everything was superb. If you are reading this, it is because you are considering booking this place. Stop reading and book this right away. I loved my time here so much and can’t wait to be back. The kindness I experienced is something I’ll always remember. And if you are lucky, you’ll get to taste Oliver’s amazing pasta (please don’t pass up on the opportunity). The compound is one of the most places i’ve ever stayed. Just having breakfast while listening to the birds was the stuff of dreams. Okay stop reading and book this place right away.

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Everything! Great company, comfy bed, hot showers, excellent breakfast, tasty dinners, clean swimming pool and wonderful bird song. This is my third visit. I will return.

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If you want to feel safe, peace and tranquillity this is the place to be. The birds singing songs in the morning is the best thing to wake up to and the sound of crickets at night are so pleasant. The rooms are spacious and cleaned daily. I highly recommend having dinner at their place since it’s most likely the very best food in town. Oliver and his significant other will make sure that you feel comfortable in every way. I’m forever grateful for meeting Oliver, family and friends. You won’t regret your stay!

really quiet, lovely location, great hosts and fabulous food. highly recommend eating with Oliver.

My wife and I recently had two wonderful and stress free days at the Tendinkoto Lodge. Our room was extremely comfortable, spacious,immaculately clean with all modern day comforts. It is also a paradise for birdwatching with the added bonus of a very inviting swimming pool. Dinner on our first evening was personally prepared by our amicable host Oliver which went way beyond our expectations beautifully presented and mouth watering. After a good night's sleep feeling refreshed we woke up to the lovely sound of birds and wildlife going around there everyday business. We ventured to our breakfast table to be greeted by Oliver with the beautiful aroma of fresh ground coffee which was a perfect accompaniment to our warm toast, fresh squeezed orange juice, cheese and eggs not forgetting an array of homemade chutney and relishes. A divine way to start the day !! After exploring Sanyang with a venture to the beach and a quad bike excursion we headed back to our tranquil retreat to relax in our stunning location. We showered and headed for our table for dinner. Oliver on hand as always, had prepared yet another outstanding meal just as amazing and faultless as the previous evening. It was my wife's birthday and he also had organised a beautiful cake for this special occasion. If you enjoy scrumptious food and quaffable wine in a relaxing peaceful environment. Look no further.

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We spent 14 days in Tendinkoto Lodge and had a great time.Atmosphere and mood were very peacefull and relaxed.Oliver,the owner, is not only a experienced guide but also a great Cook! Disadvantage is the distance to the beach,but with Olivers help you can find a reliable driver for small money-also for other trips.

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Each morning we were greeted with a lovely breakfast of fresh fruit, fresh squeezed orange juice, hot Tapalapa bread, handcrafted local jams, cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and freshly boiled egg. Sitting under the bantaba we watched the antics of monkeys in the trees, while listening to the myriad calls from exotic local birds.

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Host and staff are amazingly welcoming, flexible and go above and beyond to take care of you. the setting is a little oasis. Fabulous bird life and sometimes monkeys in the trees.

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