Bird Photography & Birding Tours in Gambia and Senegal
Private birding & photography tours with a licensed local guide in Gambia and Senegal
Discover the exceptional birdlife of West Africa on a professionally guided birding tour in Gambia and Senegal. I organise small-scale, private birding and bird photography tours with full personal guidance, including full board, and no advance payment required.
My trips are fully organised and include full board. You book directly with me as your local professional birding guide, without any travel agents or tour operators as intermediaries there are no hidden costs or advance payments. Each private tour is carefully curated and is ideal for birdwatchers and nature photographers who value quality, tranquility, and truly personal guidance.
Designed for birdwatchers and photographers
My itineraries and prices
Below you will find a selection of private birding and bird photography itineraries in Gambia and Senegal. Each tour is fully customizable and designed to cover a wide variety of habitats, with a strong focus on quality birding, photography opportunities and a relaxed travel pace.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Classic Route (8 Days)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€850 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,050 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€70 p.p.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Alternative Habitats Route (8 Days)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€850 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,050 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€70 p.p.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Mandinari Photo Hide (8 Days)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€650 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,050 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€70 p.p.
✔ Stay at Mandinari River Lodge with a professional photo hide and an eye-level pond for clean backgrounds
✔ 4 excursions + 1 boat trip
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Mandinari Photo Hide (10 Days)
✔ 5 guided excursions
✔ 1 boat trip
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€850 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,250 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€80 p.p.
✔ Photo hide with eye-level pond, approx. 7.5 m long and 3 m wide, for clean backgrounds
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Extended Route (10 Days)
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€900 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,250 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€80 p.p.
✔ Never more than two nights in the same lodge
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Alternative Habitats (10 Days)
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€900 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,250 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€80 p.p.
✔ Never more than two nights in the same location
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Classic Route (15 Days)
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€1,300 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,650 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€120 p.p.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Alternative Lodges & Habitats (15 Days)
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€1,300 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,650 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€120 p.p.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour in Gambia – Maximum Species Diversity (15 Days)
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€1,300 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,650 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€120 p.p.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour Gambia & Senegal – Target Species Focus (15 Days)
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€2,000 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
Single room supplement: +€130 p.p.
✔ Participants choose the target species they want to photograph
✔ Programme tailored to focused observation and photography
🟢 Bird Photography Tour Gambia & Senegal – 10 Days Senegal / 5 Days Gambia (15 Days)
🌍 Focus: 10 days in Senegal – 5 days in Gambia
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€2,500 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
✔ Great variety of bird species
🟢 Bird Photography Tour Senegal – Departure from Dakar (15 Days)
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€2,550 p.p. (based on 2 persons
✔ Fully focused on Senegal
✔ Opportunity to photograph unique West African bird species
✅ Also available as an 18-day or 21-day tour
🟢 Bird Photography Tour Gambia & Senegal – Saloum Delta (18 Days)
Duration: 18 days / 17 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€1,900 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
Single room supplement: +€150 p.p.
🟢 Bird Photography Tour Gambia & Senegal – Niokolo-Koba National Park (18 Days)
Duration: 18 days / 17 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€2,000 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
Single room supplement: +€150 p.p.
✔ Multi-day stay in Niokolo-Koba National Park
✔ Extra chances to observe and photograph special and less common bird species
🟢 Bird Photography Tour Gambia & Senegal – Target Species Focus (21 Days)
Duration: 21 days / 20 nights
Meal plan: Full board
€2,500 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
Single room supplement: +€180 p.p.
✔ Fully focused on target bird species
✔ Participants decide in advance which species receive priority
🟢 10-day Gambia Experience – Nature, Culture and Ancient Traditions
This 10-day round tour in Gambia focuses on nature, culture and everyday life. The journey offers an authentic introduction to the country beyond the classic tourist routes, with special attention to villages, local markets and ancient traditions that are still practised today.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Meal plan: Full board
Tour type: Private round tour with local guidance
💰 Price
€900 p.p. (based on 2 persons)
€1,050 p.p. (single traveller)
Single room supplement: +€80 p.p.
✔ Introduction to Gambian nature and village life
✔ Visits to local markets and small-scale communities
✔ Insight into culture and ancient traditions
✔ Travel beyond the classic tourist routes
✔ Suitable for travellers who want to experience Gambia in a broader way
ℹ️ This tour is not focused on bird photography, but on culture, nature and authentic experiences.
Other Tours in Gambia
These tours are designed for travellers who want to experience Gambia beyond the classic birding routes, with a strong focus on nature, culture, colourful markets, and ancient traditions and rituals that are still practised today in West Africa.
During a stay in Gambia, a number of simple day trips are also possible.
These excursions depend on availability and are arranged locally.
If you are interested, please contact me via WhatsApp.
English: +220 779 0535
Half-day Birdwatching or Nature Walk – Coastal Region
Suitable as an additional activity during your stay in Gambia. A relaxed half-day excursion in the coastal region.
• €50 for 1 person
• €30 p.p. for 2 or more persons
• Maximum 6 persons
Included:
• Transport
• 1 bottle of bottled water
After prior arrangement, you will be picked up at the reception of your hotel or lodge at the agreed time.
📱 Contact via WhatsApp (English): +220 779 0535
Full-day Birdwatching or Nature Excursion – Coastal Region
Suitable as an additional day excursion during your stay in Gambia.
• €85 for 1 person
• €65 p.p. for 2 or more persons
• Maximum 6 persons
Included:
• Transport
• Bottle of water or soft drink
• Lunch
After prior arrangement, you will be picked up at the reception of your hotel or lodge at the agreed time.
📱 Contact via WhatsApp (English): +220 779 0535
Full-day Markets & Local Life Experience
A relaxed day in the coastal region with a focus on local markets and small shops. Ideal for observing everyday life and experiencing the local atmosphere.
• €85 for 1 person
• €65 p.p. for 2 or more persons
• Maximum 6 persons
• Transport
• Bottle of mineral water or soft drink
• Lunch
After prior arrangement, you will be picked up at the reception of your hotel or lodge at the agreed time.
📱 Contact via WhatsApp (English): +220 779 0535
Inland Day Trip – Tendaba Camp & Mangroves
A peaceful day trip into the Gambian hinterland, including a visit to Tendaba Camp and its surroundings, combined with a relaxing boat trip through the mangroves.
• €350 for 1 person
• €200 p.p. for 2 or more persons
• Maximum 6 persons
• Transport
• Bottled water or soft drink
• Lunch
• Boat trip through the mangroves
After prior arrangement, you will be picked up at the reception of your hotel or lodge at the agreed time.
📱 Contact via WhatsApp (English): +220 779 0535
Are you ready for an unforgettable birding adventure in the nature of West Africa? With my small-scale and private birdwatching tours in Gambia and Senegal, you will discover the most beautiful bird species and breathtaking landscapes. From colorful bee-eaters and kingfishers to rare raptors, every trip is designed for bird photography and nature lovers. As a local, certified guide with more than 15 years of experience, I provide personal guidance and fully inclusive tours: accommodation, meals, and professional transport – all arranged with care. Book directly with your guide, without intermediaries, booking fees, or deposits. Join a private birding trip or photography tour in Gambia & Senegal and create memories that will last a lifetime.
