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Badi Mayo (Itinerary)
there is nowhere else in The Gambia like it
A two night stay might have the following itinerary (each visit tends to be slightly
different depending on your time, method of arrival: water or road (arrival by small
aircraft is under investigation) and your personal interests:
A sample itinerary: a two night stay might have....
Day 1
Arrival early afternoon - check in and refresh. Late afternoon take a river safari
around the islands on which Stella normally accompanies you. The chimps are
observed from boats (screened, stilted viewing hides are planned) and you are almost
certain to see some of the park's 40-50 hippos and the odd crocodile...and of course
abundant bird life. Return at dusk for drinks and a refreshing - and perhaps moonlit
shower. Then supper and afterwards discussion with Stella on aspects of her work that
interest you. Or just check in & chill until supper time- in the most relaxing of
surroundings.
Day 2
Morning more or less individually tailored: bird watching on water or land, trip to
Sambel Kunda, horse 'chariot' ride through the forest park, visit the school, visit
the clinic, visit the Horse and Donkey Association HQ. Late afternoon: take a river
safari, to include more chimp viewing. Evening after supper watch one of the
documentaries made about Stella's work.
Day 3
Tailor your own morning schedule prior to departure before mid-day.
Pricing
The price is from £100 per person per night for full board inclusive of all
river safari/chimp viewing boat trips and national park entry fees, but excluding
transport to and from the visitor facility, the optional horse 'chariot' ride and
other tailor-made trips.
The recommended minimum stay is two nights - in part because the journey fro the
coast is a bit of an adventure and is perhaps a little expensive when set against
a single night's stay. And in part because there is quite a lot to see and
experience. A three night stay seems to be very popular with some people who have
flexible schedules tacking on a fourth night just to stay and do nothing except
absorb the peace and tranquillity that surrounds the immediate area of Badi Mayo.
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