Bird Photography Tour in Gambia 15 Days Full Board.
Are you a passionate bird photographer? This 15-day Bird Photography Tour in The Gambia offers the ultimate opportunity to capture the most spectacular bird species in their natural habitats. With stops at iconic locations such as Kotu Creek, mangroves, wetlands, and bird-rich forests, this journey is a paradise for bird enthusiasts and photographers alike. Enjoy expert guidance, comfortable accommodations, and fully catered meals as you immerse yourself in the incredible biodiversity of The Gambia.
Tour 10.
Bird Photography Tour in Gambia - 15 Days / 14 Nights Full Board - 1300 euros pp. from 2 persons.
- 1650 euros for 1 person.
On this tour, we visit different habitats and lodges than those in tours 8 and 9. We never stay more than two nights in the same lodge, allowing us to photograph and spot the maximum number of bird species.
Itinerary for this tour.
These 15-day photography tours are perfect for those who enjoy variety and discovery. Every two days we stay in a different lodge, each located in a new habitat , from mangrove forests and swamps to vast rice fields and open savannah landscapes. Each location offers different bird species, new atmospheres, and unique photographic opportunities. No day is the same, no view repeats itself. Thanks to this constant variety, we make the most of every destination and the impressive diversity of birdlife. These journeys are full of contrasts, surprises and images that will stay with you for a long time.
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.
