Bird Photography Tour in Gambia 8 Days.
Discover a birdwatcher's paradise on this unique 8-day birdwatching tour in Gambia. From mangroves and wetlands to bird-rich forests and observatories, this trip offers an unparalleled opportunity to spot and photograph the most special bird species in their natural habitat. Enjoy this fully catered trip and stay in charming lodges.
Bird Photography Tour in Gambia - 8 Days / 7 nights Full Board - 850 euros pp. from 2 persons.
- 1050 euros for 1 person.
Photograph the Beauty of Wild Nature.
Tour 1.
On this tour, we visit different habitats and lodges than in Tour 2. We never stay more than two days in the same lodge, allowing us to photograph and spot the maximum variety of bird species.
Both tours offer unique opportunities to explore a variety of habitats and charming lodges, from marshy wetlands to tranquil river landscapes. While the locations differ, many bird species overlap, yet each habitat has its own distinctive species and character. The changing environments provide diverse photographic opportunities and backdrops, allowing you to capture both familiar and new species in ever changing settings. Each lodge is situated in a specific habitat that invites exploration—from mangrove forests to open savannas. For bird photographers, this is the ideal way to experience Gambia's rich birdlife from multiple perspectives.
Itinerary for this tour.
Day 1: Arrival and Tanbi Wetlands Exploration
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.
Day 2: Hike and Bird of Prey Spotting
The morning begins with a hike through the mangroves, rice fields and wetlands of Mandinari, a perfect place for bird lovers. In the afternoon, we will visit a bird of prey hotspot, where you will have unique opportunities to take impressive photos of these majestic birds.
Day 3: Travel to Tendaba Camp and Bird Hides
After a delicious breakfast, we will depart inland to Tendaba Camp, 142 km away. Along the way, we will stop at several bird-rich hotspots, including the famous Farasutu Forest. After arriving in Tendaba we will visit one of the bird hides in the area.
Day 4: 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 bushtrack, where we enjoy the varied landscape and the local bird species.
Day 5: To the Coast and Wetlands in Kartong
After breakfast we depart for the coast to the charming village of Kartong, located near the border with Senegal. We spend the night at Stala Lodge and in the evening we take a trip to the nearby wetlands to discover even more bird species.
Day 6: Kartong Bird Watching Observatory and Halahin River
The morning takes us to the famous Kartong Bird Watching Observatory, an absolute must-see for bird lovers. In the afternoon we take a boat trip on the Halahin River, with unique opportunities to see different bird species, herons and crocodiles, a peaceful environment with unique bird watching and photography opportunities.
Day 7: Gunjur, Tanji Fish Market and Tanema Creek Lodge
After breakfast we drive to Gunjur, where we visit the lively Tanji Fish Market. Here you will experience the local culture while observing and photographing birds around the coastline. After lunch we continue our journey to Tanema Creek Lodge, where we end the day with a nature walk in the area.
Day 8: Final Excursion and Departure
On the last day, depending on flight times, we will visit Kotu Bridge and the surrounding nature. If time permits, we will take a trip to the Lamin rice fields before we take you to the airport for your return flight.
