4 beautiful apartments within a walled garden, can be booked individually or book all 4 to enjoy the privacy of your own villa. Excellent guests reviews Operated by a very experienced and professional ex Hotel Manager/Tour operator living in the Gambia. Located in a quiet area, 15 Minutes’ walk to the beautiful Brufut beach Relax in the Garden on the poolside sunbeds? Want to explore the local culture and beaches? The choice is yours The space The dream to create Camara Gardens began in 2008. We are so excited to be able to say that the dream has become reality for 2018. We’ve had a few setbacks along the journey but now we open the gates and our hearts to you. We invite you to join us in this home from home holiday accommodation which is full of love for the people and the amazing country of Gambia. Camara Gardens apartments are set in calming gardens with an array of tropical flowers and trees. The peaceful surrounding means you can totally relax in the garden, take breakfast on the patio or chill at the poolside with the sounds of the local birds. This is a private house with 4 purpose-built European standard apartments which can be booked individually or collectively for a private villa holiday with family and friends. The house is in a quiet location, it would suit those wanting a calming ambiance, allowing you to unwind and relax. We are in a great location to be able to explore the fascinating Gambian cultures and tribes. Gambia is also a hotspot for bird watching. Contemporary quality furnishings with an African twist! Once inside you will see that each apartment has been designed to ensure that you have all the comforts you need to make this your home from home in the Gambia. Bedrooms have hotel quality beds which are twin, or king sized with super comfortable mattresses and modern wardrobe and dressing table, a selection of African fabric bed covers, cushions and curtains to complement the Egyptian cotton linen. The air conditioning will keep you cool from the tropical heat. The en suite bathrooms have large walk-in showers with luxurious body-jet showers supplied with hot water heated by solar The kitchen is fully equipped with modern units a full cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge etc. Within the cupboards you will find all the pots, pans, glassware and serving bowls you might need to prepare and serve your culinary delights. To enjoy the outdoor dining experience there is a BBQ at hand. In the living/dining room there is a large comfortable leather sofa bed, a couple of arm chairs, a flat screen TV with connection to your phone, a ceiling fan as well as a dining table with chairs suitable as a workspace. We have Free Wi-Fi. All rooms have Mosquito nets on all windows Each apartment has a Room safe As we are in Africa and it’s not quite the same as modern Europe we have our own borehole and solar hot water system to provide constant, water and a hot shower! Each apartment has a rechargeable fan and light for when the local power goes off. Each apartment has its own balcony or terrace area with table and chairs so that you can relax with a long cool drink or just sit and listen to the birds singing. The outdoor space is the place for relaxation and evening gatherings. We have somewhere for the Sun or the shade. We have separate seating areas around the poolside, comfy sofas and armchairs for chilling, tables and chairs for dining and of course the sunbeds for catching the rays and relaxing. In the gardens we have an array of colourful tropical plants and foliage including, bird of paradise flowers, lilies, palm trees, an avocado tree, banana plants and papaya. If you have a private occasion to celebrate such as a wedding ceremony, then we can arrange caterers for you to hold your event poolside. (you need to book all apartments for a private event) Guest access We have a gated security code entrance with 24-hour watchman and security system. Each apartment has a separate entrance and key. (2nd Key available with a small deposit) https://www.facebook.com/camaragardens/ All apartments are on the ground or 1st floor Other things to note We are registered with Gambia Tourist Board including covid certificate. We have separate listings for each apartment on airbnb if the listing you are looking at is full then try searching again for one of the other apartments. We provide you withhotel quality towels and linen as well as poolside towels, you will need to bring a towel if you want to take it to the beach. Bed linen is changed weekly, or daily for an additional charge, towels changed as and when requested. There’s no kids club here, but we welcome you with your little ones. High Chair and travel cots are available, please request at time of booking. Honesty fridge available poolside for chilled drinks, payable at the end of your stay. We will have a bottle of water in the fridge to welcome you and the essential tea, coffee for that first morning cuppa! We can arrange to fill your fridge with mixers or beers for you prior to arrival so that you can start your holiday as soon as you arrive! Please message us for further details. Myself or one of my family will be on hand on arrival to answer your questions to ensure that you are all set for an amazing holiday If you wish to book all 4 apartments, then we can arrange a private yoga/drumming retreat for you and your family and friends. Please drop us a message for further information and dates. It doesn't matter to us if you are new to Gambia or you’ve been coming here for years, we want you to have an amazing stay. We are flexible to do as much or as little as you want to help you enjoy your holiday, just let us know what you would like us to help you with at the time