This was our second stay at Mandina Lodge we enjoyed it so much last year we stayed for 2 weeks this year again in the floating lodges. It is a wonderfully peaceful place to unwind. By the end of two weeks we had forgotten there was a world outside. Every good comment other reviews have made are true, food is... More

Mandina exceeded our expectations. An absolutely stunning location. We stayed here in March and were glad that we ignored the odd negative report on here. It was the higlight of our trip. I'd just like to make it clear that dogs and cats do not roam wild around the camp and mess everywhere. The owner has pet dogs and cats... More

We stayed here for 3 nights on a Birdwatching holiday. Firstly, the positive. The food was very good, and service at mealtimes also, given that we ate in a fairly large group in the evenings. However, I was less impressed with other aspects of our stay. We stayed in a Jungle Lodge : none of the accommodation has air conditioning.... More

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights in November 2011. We had read previous reviews on trip advisor and we didn’t really think the hotel would live up to the promises of ‘paradise’. We were pleasantly surprised! Mandina really is a unique and beautiful place to stay. We stayed in one of the floating lodges, and would agree... More

Mandina Lodges are situated in a nature reserve in native forest. The location is beautiful and very peaceful. A place to unwind and relax, within beautiful surroundings. Optional forest walks were an opportunity to learn first hand from our local guide about indigenous plants and their uses, watch abundant native birdlife and learn about the life and culture of the... More

Having traveled extensively over more than 20 years, staying in back-packer flops to private islands, up-market eco lodges and most things in between, I have to say that this place was about the biggest disappointment I have ever had. It was the third in a three centre trip to The Gambia and the aim was to save the best til... More

After a second visit I can definitely say this is one of our favourite hotels worldwide! The peace and tranquility of the floating lodges make it a perfect unwind break. The floating rooms are creatively & well designed but they could do with a full length mirror and a socket for the hairdryer closer to a mirror (girl thing) Sockets... More

We stayed here Christmas 2011 and it was the most amazing place. We arrived in the middle of the forest to be met by Lawrence (the owner) with a drink and a huge smile. We stayed in one of the jungle lodges, which was huge and modestly decorated, which definitely suited the overall theme of the place. Each day we... More

My husband and I spent a week at Mandina, staying on a floating lodge. As others have said, you are up close and personal with the wildlife of the bolong and the stunning forest surrounding you. We walked with baboons, an experience we would never have dared to contemplate in East Africa, we spent peaceful hours observing the birdlife of... More