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.
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Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of Tanbi Wetlands.
Your birding tour begins upon arrival at Banjul Airport. You will travel to the charming Mandinari River Lodge, set in beautiful surroundings. There we will explore the Tanbi Wetlands and the lush garden of the lodge, where you can spot and photograph colorful birds in a serene, natural oasis, or if you prefer you can immediately visit the specially designed bird photography hut.
Day 2: Walk and Bird of Prey Spotting.
The morning starts with a walk through the mangroves, rice fields and wetlands of Mandinari, a perfect place for bird lovers. In the afternoon we will visit a hotspot rich in birds of prey, where you will have unique opportunities to take impressive photos of these majestic birds. Or do you wish to stay in the photo hut and skip a walk? The choice is yours.
Day 3: This day is dedicated to the Photo Hut.
This day is especially for photographers who want to use the photo hide, but it is also possible to make excursions, this in consultation with the guide, I will contact my contacts the day before to see if there are special species to spot in the area and possibly to photograph, there will be a moment of choice.
Day 4: Travel to Tendaba Camp and Bird hides.
After a delicious breakfast we leave for the interior to Tendaba Camp, 142 km further. Along the way we stop at various bird-rich hotspots, including the famous Farasutu forest. After arriving in Tendaba we visit one of the bird hides in the area.
Day 5: Boat trip and Kwinella Bushtrack.
We start the day with a beautiful boat trip through the mangroves along the Gambia River. This trip offers fantastic opportunities to observe and photograph water birds in their natural habitat. In the afternoon we explore the Kwinella bush track, where we enjoy the varied landscape and the local bird species.
Day 6: Wetlands and Kakuba Garden Hotel.
Today we travel to Kakuba Garden Hotel, making stops at vast wetlands and rice fields along the way. In the afternoon you will explore the area around the hotel and the Wetlands.
Day 7: Bansang Riverside Lodge and surroundings.
After breakfast we leave for Bansang with Road birding on the way, after lunch we explore the area that is known for its many species of sunbirds through the ideal habitat.
Day 8: Bansang Riverside and eastern surroundings.
This morning we leave by car to a very beautiful hotspot for different species of birds and birds of prey, with Road birding on the way.
Day 9: Kauren River Camp
We start this day early in the morning, after breakfast we travel to an idyllic Lodge, Kauren Kauren River Camp, this Lodge is located on a hill with a beautiful view of the Gambia River, during the drive we do Road birding. In the evening we take a walk in the area.
Day 10: Back to Tendaba Camp.
Today we travel to the south bank of the Gambia River, with Road birding on the way, and we stay back at Tendaba Camp. In the afternoon we explore one of the bird hides.
Day 11: Bintang Bolong Lodge and the bird hide in Killy.
After breakfast we leave for Bintang Bolong with Road birding on the way and a stop in Killy bird hide. After our lunch we take a walk in the area.
Day 12: Surroundings Lodge and excursion to a hotspot.
This morning we take the car and leave for a very beautiful hotspot with a good chance of very beautiful species, in the afternoon we take a walk in the area of the lodge.
Day 13: Wetlands of Marakissa River Camp.
Today we leave for another camp Marakissa River Camp, with an exploration of the rich area of flora and fauna, with Road birding on the way. In the afternoon you relax in the bird-friendly garden of the camp.
Day 14: Kartong and the Wetlands.
Travel to Kartong with a stay at Stala Lodge, a location close to the border with Senegal. In the evening we will make a trip to the wetlands.
Day 15: Kotu Bridge and Lamin Rice Fields
Depending on flight times, you will visit the iconic Kotu Bridge, a famous bird watching location. If time permits, according to your flight schedule, you will make a final trip to the Lamin Rice Fields.
