Focus-Gambia: Photographic Workshops in The Gambia, West Africa

Ngala Lodge Hotel


The Luxury Collection

From its magnificent elevated setting, Ngala Lodge combines individual character with a highly personalised service in a relaxed and friendly environment.


The Ngala Lodge, as featured exclusively in The Gambia Experience Luxury Collection, is the formal hotel partner for the Photography Workshops. Situated just outside Bakau, a bustling African town, facilities at this intimate, elevated, cliff-top property include private tropical gardens, a swimming pool, access to a secluded beach and the acclaimed Ngala Lodge Restaurant.

The emphasis here is very much on individual service, for example, guests can choose to enjoy breakfast on their private balcony or in the restaurant that benefits from outstanding views. The restaurant is owned and managed by Belgian chef Peter Vanstalle and enjoys a well-established reputation with the public for excellence in service and cuisine with many locals choosing to dine there.

The photographic workshop prices are based on sharing a suite in the main building of Ngala Lodge. These rooms were originally part of a colonial mansion and there are 9 suites over 2 floors, plus a 2-storey penthouse with its private rooftop terrace. Each is unique, however all are extremely comfortable and spacious with many individual features and little touches designed to make guests feel very much at home.

For something a little bit special we can offer two types of upgraded suite in either the separate Manor building, or the Atlantic suites. Both are larger in size with superior standards and levels of service; the Manor encompasses four spacious 1-bedroom suites, and has its own gardens with hot tub and jacuzzi, and the Atlantic suites are more modern in style, each with its own private jacuzzi. In total, there are eighteen suites and all are air-conditioned and equipped with fans and mosquito nets.

Ngala enjoys a magnificent setting looking out from its cliff-top position across the swimming pool and gardens to the ocean beyond. The secluded beach is accessible via steep steps and it would be wise to take advice on local conditions before swimming.

Hotel facilities:
Swimming pool/sun terrace;
Extensive lawned gardens
Steps down to private beach (quite steep)

Room facilities:
Twin or double beds/mosquito nets;
hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers
mini-bar/air-conditioning/safety deposit boxes
telephone and UK style 3 pin sockets

Cuisine:
Sea view restaurant or The Terrace for
lunch & à la carte dinners
Breakfast can be taken in individual suites

No Children Policy:
We regret, the Ngala Lodge does not accept children under the age of 16 years old, unless the whole hotel is taken as a group or for a family