In dialogue with model Aisha Faal, the conversation offers unique insights behind the scenes of modern African women.
Fascinating nature, friendly Africans
Co-author Aisha Faal knows Gambia like the back of her hand and is available for interviews or photo shoots. She often works for bellacoola.de Filmproduction…
The smallest country of Africa is The Gambia
For us as travel journalists operating worldwide, it was very exciting to find out what the population of this friendly country will be like in 2025. Aisha Faal as a Co-author of this article says:
"Gambia is certainly the country with the best development opportunities in tourism, because the security situation is very relaxed and Gambians are very friendly people. Here, you are still welcomed with open arms – and the people are happy to see us holidaymakers. Age is also valued very differently here; older people are treated with respect."
Kartong in Gambia
Kartong and several beautiful and secluded eco-lodges are located in the Kombo South District in the West Coast Region at the southern tip of the south-western coast of Gambia in West Africa. The rural settlement is located on Kombo Coastal Road, near its end and close to the international border with Senegal, which is marked by the Allahein River (San Pedro River).
Kartong in the south of the country
Kartong is a multi-ethnic village community consisting mainly of Mandinka, followed by Jola and other minority tribes such as Karoninka and Balanta. The village has about 5,500 inhabitants, is located about 60 km from the capital Banjul and is one of the smallest and oldest settlements in Kombo South.
What says the model Aisha Faal about the daily life routine?
"Living in Africa is a privilege for me. Here, I experience a unique diversity and a strong sense of community that I have never found anywhere else. My home country of Mauritania and neighbouring countries such as Gambia are full of energy and joie de vivre, which is reflected in every aspect of daily life – from the lively art scene to the warmth of the people."
And she continues
"I'm located in Gambia now and this country is well connected to the Western World. I can help to promote hotels or I even can be a tour guide and show MY AFRICAN WAY OF LIFE, if the job is demanding it..."
Welcome to Africa, welcome to The Gambia.
Get in touch with model Aisha Faal
https://www.facebook.com/aisha.faal.329234
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Beaches and nature are stunning here
The coastal landscape is captivatingly beautiful, and nature lovers can spend hours marvelling at the region’s diverse flora and fauna without ever getting bored. Visitors are enchanted by the natural surroundings. One of the great advantages of this landscape is that the hotels also make every effort to minimise their impact on nature. They try to protect the nature as much they can…
Boboi Beach Resort in Kartong opened 25 years ago
Briton David Crowford had already fallen in love with Gambia when only a few tourists visited the country. He married a woman from Kartong and shortly afterwards seized the opportunity to purchase a unique beachfront property. This idyllic location is only 350 metres away from the quiet (but well-developed) Coastal Road, which connects the capital with southern Gambia and Senegal.
Step by step ..
The beginnings were modest: bushes were trimmed and magnificent palm trees were left standing. The first guests rented tents, and after a few years, the first five African round huts were added and occupancy boomed after the Coastal Road was brought up to its current good condition in 2004. Gradually, a few “tree houses” were added, followed by more bungalows. One of the special features of the resort is its self-sufficiency: solar energy is the only source of power, and holidaymakers find themselves surrounded by nature, far away from the noise of cities such as Banjul or Senegambia.
Co-author Aisha Faal: Here I find time for myself
She was born in Mauritania, and mentioned: ‘For me, this seclusion and tranquillity and the beautiful beach are absolutely relaxing. I borrowed a book at the resort’s library ‘ON THE EDGE OF INCREDIBLE’ and besides writing and photoshooting I could relax here. I even left my mobile phone in the bungalow, hahaha…’
Buba explains in this interview, why holidaymakers love to stay here
Interview with Buba: we learn that most of the resort’s guests come from England, followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Spain. Many holidaymakers stay for weeks, some even from November to March.The reasons are obvious, explains Buba:
1)
“Our staff are very friendly.
2)
Our location is uniquely beautiful and nature surrounds guests like a cocoon.
‘Be careful,’ warns British guest Jeff Breech: ‘The sound of the sea at this resort can be addictive.’
3)
The beach is one of the most beautiful in West Africa and the lucky guest is usually all alone there. Where else can you find something like that?
4)
We built the bungalows in such a way that no trees had to be cut down.‘ Buba laughs: ’We don’t need air conditioning, we have trees.”
GM Buba: We’ll improve the level of Boboi Beach Resort more and more…
Bohoi Beach Resort GM Buba Jammeh promises that the wonderful character of the resort will be preserved, only the standard will be improved. He says “I expect that we will be able to raise the standard of the facility even further. This will make us relevant to a target group with greater purchasing power and enable us to spend more money on staff, environmental protection and optimising our eco-friendly energy and hot water supply.
The leading beach resort in Kartong?
The facilities will be among the best in the entire region of southern Gambia. We are also planning to engage in organic farming and will plant mango trees, papaya trees and more along these lines. In the medium term, we want our guests to be largely supplied with our own organic-quality fruit. We have vitamin D in abundance, plus healthy food and almost always blue skies. What more could you want?”
How much cost a night at Boboi Beach Resort?
A night in a tree house costs from 600 dalasi ($ 12) plus breakfast. A night in a sea bungalow costs $ 40 for two people, including breakfast. It is particularly good value for holidaymakers who want to stay for at least four weeks. The monthly rate is $ 23 per night. Longer stays are even cheaper.‘ Buba Jammeh says: ’Since the heating in Europe can stay off, holidaymakers who want to experience a whole new kind of winter with us can save a lot of money.”
Welcome to The Gambia, the ‚Smiling Coast of Africa‘ 
Any questions?
boboibeachlodge@hotmail.co.uk
Who visited The Gambia and Boboi Beach Resort?
Boboi Beach Resort in Kartong opened 25 years ago
Briton David Crowford had already fallen in love with Gambia when only a few tourists visited the country. He married a woman from Kartong and shortly afterwards seized the opportunity to purchase a unique beachfront property. This idyllic location is only 350 metres away from the quiet (but well-developed) Coastal Road, which connects the capital with southern Gambia and Senegal.
Step by step ..
The beginnings were modest: bushes were trimmed and magnificent palm trees were left standing. The first guests rented tents, and after a few years, the first five African round huts were added and occupancy boomed after the Coastal Road was brought up to its current good condition in 2004. Gradually, a few “tree houses” were added, followed by more bungalows. One of the special features of the resort is its self-sufficiency: solar energy is the only source of power, and holidaymakers find themselves surrounded by nature, far away from the noise of cities such as Banjul or Senegambia.
Co-author Aisha Faal: Here I find time for myself
She was born in Mauritania, and mentioned: ‘For me, this seclusion and tranquillity and the beautiful beach are absolutely relaxing. I borrowed a book at the resort’s library ‘ON THE EDGE OF INCREDIBLE’ and besides writing and photoshooting I could relax here. I even left my mobile phone in the bungalow, hahaha…’
Buba explains in this interview, why holidaymakers love to stay here
Interview with Buba: we learn that most of the resort’s guests come from England, followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Spain. Many holidaymakers stay for weeks, some even from November to March.The reasons are obvious, explains Buba:
1)
“Our staff are very friendly.
2)
Our location is uniquely beautiful and nature surrounds guests like a cocoon.
‘Be careful,’ warns British guest Jeff Breech: ‘The sound of the sea at this resort can be addictive.’
3)
The beach is one of the most beautiful in West Africa and the lucky guest is usually all alone there. Where else can you find something like that?
4)
We built the bungalows in such a way that no trees had to be cut down.‘ Buba laughs: ’We don’t need air conditioning, we have trees.”
GM Buba: We’ll improve the level of Boboi Beach Resort more and more…
Bohoi Beach Resort GM Buba Jammeh promises that the wonderful character of the resort will be preserved, only the standard will be improved. He says “I expect that we will be able to raise the standard of the facility even further. This will make us relevant to a target group with greater purchasing power and enable us to spend more money on staff, environmental protection and optimising our eco-friendly energy and hot water supply.
The leading beach resort in Kartong?
The facilities will be among the best in the entire region of southern Gambia. We are also planning to engage in organic farming and will plant mango trees, papaya trees and more along these lines. In the medium term, we want our guests to be largely supplied with our own organic-quality fruit. We have vitamin D in abundance, plus healthy food and almost always blue skies. What more could you want?”
How much cost a night at Boboi Beach Resort?
A night in a tree house costs from 600 dalasi ($ 12) plus breakfast. A night in a sea bungalow costs $ 40 for two people, including breakfast. It is particularly good value for holidaymakers who want to stay for at least four weeks. The monthly rate is $ 23 per night. Longer stays are even cheaper.‘ Buba Jammeh says: ’Since the heating in Europe can stay off, holidaymakers who want to experience a whole new kind of winter with us can save a lot of money.”
Welcome to The Gambia, the ‚Smiling Coast of Africa‘
Any questions?
boboibeachlodge@hotmail.co.uk
Who visited The Gambia and Boboi Beach Resort?
Kommentare
Camara Von Koenmedien.de, 22.09.2025
Lovely article. I guess we want to try this nice country in Christmas time...Thanks for sharing the content! Love the images. Can we hire Ms Aisha?
Sanae Marie Von www.bellacoola.de, 22.09.2025
Das ist wirklich ein interessanter Beitrag über ein Land, dass sie bisher noch überhaupt nicht auf dem Schirm hatte und auch die junge Dame die dort präsentiert, finde ich sehr sympathisch.... Was kostet es diese junge Frau als reisebegleitung für eine Gruppe einzubuchen?
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