We spent 10 days at “The Plantation” in April, the weather was hot and the sunshine wonderful. We were met at the airport and taken to Brufut. We arrived at a set of black gates, the gates were opened and we saw The Plantation, what a “Jewel”, beautiful gardens full of lovely colourful flowers and trees, a shell driveway, three... More

After reading the reviews here we had an idea that this place was going to be special, but you dont realise how special your holiday will be until you arrive. Picked up from the airport by Solomon, and welcomed into The Plantation with the sound of African drums playing from Mohammed, E and Mussa while Lamin serves you with a... More

Having been home a couple of weeks now, we can look back on our holiday with very fond memories.From the moment we arrived until the day we left we were looked after so well by all the staff.The plantation is a wonderful place to stay and see the really GAMBIA. We went on trips tailormade ,with our very caring guide... More

If you go to The Plantation you have been lucky enough to fund somewhere quite unique. I don't know how they do it, but when you stay there you just feel cosseted by unobtrusive care and attention from a really great bunch of people - truly, nothing is too much trouble - for anyone !. I am a seasoned traveller... More

We have just experienced a real piece of Gambian Africa. The Plantation is practically perfect in every way.From the moment we arrived to an African drum welcome,we were looked after superbly by the wonderful staff and owners at The Plantation. All the employees work tirelessly to ensure you have a memorable,fantastic time. Solomon a gentle giant of a Gambian man,... More

I did not want to leave and had to be ushered, gently but firmly off the premises by my travel companion. After a week of pampering, high jinx, great food and blissful relaxation i was hooked!! A wonderful place to stay with the most amazing staff members who welcome you and ensure all your needs are met every minute of... More

Now that's what I call a holiday!!! We have been to "The Gambia" twice before,however, the experience of staying at the Plantation will live with us forever. The staff could not do enough for us, nothing was too much trouble. The meals were amazing and each day was our "Favourite". We decided to go half board and it is excellent... More

The Plantation is the perfect place if you want to experience the “real Gambia” while staying in a beautiful, comfortable and safe environment. It is not a resort – if that’s what you want, go somewhere else. A holiday here is much more akin to staying in the home of good friends who can’t do enough to make you happy.... More

What a place! We fell in love with not only the Plantation but more importantly the the people working there.Not only are they like family to each other but by the time we left we also felt included and we know we would be welcomed back with open arms. The rooms are set around a small pool with the most... More