Hello every one ... there is a wonderful house  in kartung combo south ... looking for an semi furnished house inside a small forest full of nature , special for birdwatchers and nature lovers, families, independents travelers, etc...etc...   not far from the beachside... very special....

very ecologic option to your stay in the gambia .Kartong Village, kombo south, west coast region, the Gambia.       

In only 43km..     drive from Banjul Airport , you can experience the nature and culture of the real Gambia. 

Last paradise where you can live with a red monkeys comunity just upon your heads.. a paradise  for birdwatcher and nature lover .... enjoys the real west african coast natural environment  at reasonable price  and always  happy agreements. 

🌿 Eco-Project & Monkey Sanctuary in The Gambia — Join Us as a Volunteer! 🐒

Location: Kartong, Kombo South, The Gambia
Minimum stay: 2 weeks (flexible)
Languages: English, Italian, French (basic), Mandinka & Wolof in the village

💡 About the project

We are building a small eco-project and monkey sanctuary near Kartong, at the southern coast of The Gambia.

Our vision is to protect the forest and its monkeys, while creating a space for eco-living, creativity, and cultural exchange. This is not a commercial resort — it’s a community effort, step by step, with natural building, permaculture, and peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

We welcome volunteers who want to experience off-grid life, help grow this project, and bring their own knowledge and creativity.

🛠️ Volunteer activities

You can help with different tasks, depending on your skills and the season:

• 🌱 Eco-gardening & permaculture (planting trees, compost, irrigation)
  🛖 Natural building & maintenance (mud, bamboo, palm, recycled materials)
  🧹 Cleaning & maintaining eco-huts and paths
  🐒 Protecting the sanctuary (keeping peace around the monkeys, observing wildlife)
  🎨 Creative work (painting, making signs, art, music)
  📸 Storytelling (photos, videos, writing about the project)
  🍲 Cooking & community life
  No previous experience needed — just an open heart, respect, and willingness to live simply.

🤝 Cultural exchange & learning

Here you will be part of daily Gambian life:

• Learn Mandinka greetings and expressions with us and the local community
  .Join in village life — markets, drumming, traditional food like domoda or benechin
  .Share your own skills — maybe yoga, music, permaculture, or just your stories
  .Gather around the fire for music, talks, and starry nights
  .We see volunteers not just as helpers, but as friends and teachers. Every person brings something unique.

🛏️ Accommodation & Food

• Stay in a simple eco-hut or tent under the trees (mosquito net, mattress, sheets provided)
  .Shared toilet and shower
  .Vegetarian meals twice a day, made from local produce (rice, beans, vegetables, fruits)
  -Clean drinking water provided
  -No Wi-Fi, but good phone signal (perfect for digital detox 🌌)
  💚 Contribution

As we are fully self-funded, we ask for a small contribution of €6 per day (or 400 dalasi) to help cover:

• Food & water
  .Cooking gas & firewood
  .Maintenance of huts & tools
  🐾 Who we’re looking for

This project is for you if you:

• Love nature, animals, and simple living
  .Don’t mind insects, jungle life, and basic conditions
  .Want to learn, share, and connect across cultures
  -Believe in creating something meaningful together
  🌍 Why join us?

Because you’ll be part of something real and growing — not luxury, but beauty.
You’ll help create an eco-project that protects wildlife and inspires future generations.
And you’ll leave with new friends, new skills, and maybe a few Mandinka words too.

The house is very close to main road and there is a shop just to the corner but the village market is just 5-minutes , there is free light and charger in the price of rent includes the solar light system , and free water with the solar pump and tank , toilet and shower is there big and comfortable , the 150 square meter house have 2 big rooms and three smaller rooms unfurnished, is very special place in the forest close to the beach with a lot of animals like monkey and birds and a lot of trees that look wild. the surroundings environments are very breathtaking ..everything was built and designed as a model of the future with sustainable development...