Musa`s Garden Lodge is a riverside lodge in Janjanbureh with stunning views of the river and surrounded with nature.
The women’s collective is a group that teach arts and crafts skills to other women who need their own financial independence due to domestic violence
Times: 9 am to 5 pm each day with lunch included
Come and learn the traditional art of Batique. Founded over 2,000 years ago, it is highly cherished throughout West Africa. A textile technique using wax and dye on a piece of fabric You can design your own hand drawing, or we will help. You can choose to make either a T-Shirt or Bedsheet/Throw. The fabric is included in the price
Prices D1,500/£22/€25
Free places: As we love sharing our skills; this workshop has some spaces available to the local women of Janjanbureh at no charge
Please book in advance
Festival Merchandise: we have been busy! Made especially for the festival, purchase your Kankurang, tops n socks, tops n caps and tops with wraps in advance by messaging us on Face Book or at Musa`s Garden during the festival
Prices D500/£7.50/€8
It's “heave ho” time at Musa`s Garden. Tug of war has its origins in India going back to the 12th century AD where it was played in ancient ceremonies and rituals. With 8 in each team, the winners will be the best of three pulls
Has anyone got a rope and wants to volunteer to manage this game?
Last year’s race was hilarious, the warmup songs were even better as we thought the race had started. Join in or come and roar for your favourite to win. The race starts at Musa`s Garden across the river to Lamin Koto then return.
We are looking for prizes for this event so any donations will be welcome, otherwise, we will give the usual One Boiled Egg to the winners!
Price: free. All participants must be able to swim. We use open top Kayaks
Musa`s Garden has space for some tents and toilet facilities. Come and pitch your tent and sleep under the stars
Price: D100 per night
Please book in advance
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