Bird Photography Tour Gambia Classic Route
These 15-day bird photography tours are ideal for travellers who enjoy variety and discovery. Every two days we move to a different lodge, each situated in a new habitat, ranging from mangrove forests and wetland areas to extensive rice fields and open savanna zones.
Each location surprises with different bird species, new atmospheres and unique photographic opportunities. No two days are the same, and familiar views never repeat. Thanks to this continuous variation, we make the most of every destination and fully experience the remarkable diversity of birdlife.
These tours are rich in contrasts, surprises and memorable moments that will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Bird Photography Tour in Gambia
15 days / 14 nights – full board
€1,300 per person (based on 2 persons)
€1,650 for 1 person
On this tour, we visit different habitats and lodges. We never stay more than two nights in the same lodge, allowing us to maximise opportunities to observe and photograph a wide variety of bird species.
Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of the Tanbi Wetlands
Upon arrival in Banjul, you’ll travel to the charming Mandinari River Lodge, where you’ll explore the stunning surroundings of the Tanbi Wetlands and the lodge’s lush garden. This serene natural area provides the perfect start for bird photographers.
Day 2: Walk Through the Mandinari Wetlands
In the morning, enjoy a walk through mangroves, rice fields, and wetlands. In the afternoon, visit bird hotspots known for raptors, offering excellent opportunities for capturing striking photos.
Day 3: Journey to Tendaba Camp and Farasutu Forest
After a delicious breakfast, set off for Tendaba Camp. Along the way, visit the bird-rich Farasutu Forest and several other hotspots. In the afternoon, explore one of the bird hides near the camp.
Day 4: Boat Trip and Kwinella Bush Track
Start the morning with a scenic boat trip along the Gambia River. In the afternoon, visit the Kwinella bush track, a place where nature and wildlife thrive together.
Day 5: Wetlands and Kakuba Garden Hotel
Today, travel to Kakuba Garden Hotel with stops at expansive wetlands and rice fields along the way. In the afternoon, explore the area around the hotel.
Day 6: Georgetown to Kuntaur
Travel along the north bank of the Gambia River to Kuntaur. Along the way, cross the river on a local ferry and visit bird-rich areas. In the evening, discover the beautiful rice fields of Kuntaur.
Day 7: Red-throated Bee-eaters and Chimpanzee Project
In the morning, visit a colony of red-throated bee-eaters—a highlight for bird photographers. In the afternoon, take a boat trip to the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project, where you can also photograph hippos.
Day 8: Jajari and Morgan Kunda Lodge
Journey to the village of Jajari, stopping at bird hotspots along the way. After lunch at Morgan Kunda Lodge, take a trip to explore the surrounding area.
Day 9: Return to Tendaba Camp
Today, you travel to the south bank of the Gambia River and stay again at Tendaba Camp. In the afternoon, explore one of the bird hides.
Day 10: Marakissa via Killy Bird Hide
Travel to Marakissa and visit the bird hide in Killy, an excellent location for bird photography. In the afternoon, discover the surroundings of the camp.
Day 11: Marakissa Wetlands
Explore the Marakissa wetlands in the morning, an area rich in flora and fauna. In the afternoon, relax in the bird-friendly garden of the camp.
Day 12: Kartong and the Wetlands
Travel to Kartong with a stay at Stala Lodge, a location close to the border with Senegal. In the evening, take a trip to the wetlands.
Day 13: Kartong Observatory and Halahin River
In the morning, visit the Kartong Bird Watching Observatory. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Halahin River, an idyllic spot for bird photography.
Day 14: Gunjur, Tanji Fish Market, and Tanema Creek Lodge
Visit the bustling Tanji fish market in the morning and then travel to Tanema Creek Lodge. In the afternoon, take a trip around the lodge's surroundings.
Day 15: Kotu Bridge and Lamin Rice Fields
Depending on flight times, visit the iconic Kotu Bridge, a famous bird-spotting location. If time allows, take a final trip to the Lamin rice fields.
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