Evergreen Eco Lodge Retreat

We have just enjoyed a lovely week at Evergreen Ecolodge. It is a haven of tranquility amongst the hustle and bustle of Gambian life where one can retreat after a visit to the market, a walk along the beach or a longer trip up-country or into Senegal as we did. Greg, Maria and Neo are excellent hosts; nothing is too much trouble and it is very apparent that the needs and wants of their guests are the top priority for them. From excellent food and the delivery of tea and coffee to our door at 6am, to organising taxis and the loan of a yoga mat, we really were made to feel at home. Our roundhouse was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The composting toilet as a novelty but not a problem. Maria’s cooking is excellent with lots of variety. My husband especially enjoyed the Greek meal but it was all delicious. The multiple pots of tea we drank were up-to-scratch too! If you are looking for somewhere to stay where you can embrace the true atmosphere of The Gambia in comfort, feel safe and have lovely people to help you organise your trip, this is the place for you. Thank you to Greg, Maria, Neo and their staff for a memorable week. It’s a shame we couldn’t have brought the weather home with us but we will be back to enjoy it again!

On arriving in the Gambia we were picked up from the airport by taxi and driven to Evergreen Eco Retreat which is lush with trees, plant life, bird life and a feeling of peace. Our homely round houses were well furnished with a spacious and comfy bed, plenty of space to unpack clothes and ensuite bathrooms. Thank you Maria and Greg and Neneh and Fatima for taking such good care of us and for making us feel so at home and of course a big thank you to Maria and Neneh for all the tasty breakfasts and dinners. I look forward to staying with you again. Till next time Sula xxx

We have recently returned from our annual visit to the Evergreen Lodges. They never disappoint! Marie and Greg are always attentive to your needs without being overwhelming. Their hospitality is second to none. We always value the serenity of Evergreen together with the high standard and creativity of the accommodation. For people like us who love to be immersed in natural surroundings Evergreen is a good choice for a break. The diversity of birds and their songs add to the interest and relaxation. Marie’s cooking is not the least enjoyable part of our visits catering for all tastes and needs! We love the close proximity of beaches offering wildness and more developed facilities if preferred. We look forward to our next visit. Jan and Peter Francis

We have enjoyed an excellent and highly memorable week at Evergreen Eco Retreat. Greg and Maria are amazing and extremely helpful hosts. We are vegan, which was no problem for our hosts; the food was delicious and highly varied each day. The lodges are clean, spacious, very comfortable and set in beautiful gardens, rich with plants and birdlife. The main purpose of our visit was bird watching, which Greg and Maria were very helpful in organising, including an excellent, highly knowledgeable guide. The local beach is within walking distance, although Greg was happy to drop us off by car to save some time. The beach is very pleasant with just a few low key bars/cafes serving drinks and food along miles of sand. Not at all touristy Evergreen is about 45 minutes drive from Banjul airport and the transfer was very smooth with a lovely driver, Papis. We enjoyed a few stunning bird watching trips and saw a huge variety of species across different locations, including an amazing kayaking trip. Evergreen was a perfect location to give easy and speedy access to all our excursions. We will visit again and recommend it highly.

This beautiful camp is just 1 hour from the airport and tourist areas of Serekundu and Banjul, yet feels a million miles away. It is near the coast in amongst traditional farmland, about 1 km from the main coastal highway and hence extremely peaceful, but easy to access. The huts are superbly comfortable and beautifully decorated. Maria and Greg, and their staff, are really friendly and will do anything to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The food is superb. I can't recommend this Eco Lodge highly enough Note that most lodges call themselves "eco-lodges". Evergreen is one of the few with true eco credentials - solar power, local food (mostly grown by Greg), etc.

My family and I had a really special visit to Evergreen - which is little hidden piece of paradise in the Gambia. Well located in tranquil Tujureng and within 10 minutes drive to Sanyang Paradise Beach. Evergreen Eco Retreat is thoughtfully designed with clear eco principles, the garden is beautiful and peaceful, the round house lodgings - extremely comfortable, the food carefully prepared was fresh, homemade, plentiful and delicious. What made it even more special was the hospitality and kindness shown by the wonderful owners - Maria, Greg and little Neovi. Highly recommend!