Kotu and the coastal area
Half-day and full-day listings use Kotu as a practical coastal base and may combine nearby wetland, rice-field, woodland or forest locations according to the published itinerary.
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Birdwatching tours in The Gambia
Compare local birding experiences across coastal wetlands, rice fields, woodland, forest and up-river routes. Choose a short outing from the coast or a longer itinerary through inland Gambia and Senegal.
20 available Gambia tours
Half-day to multi-day options
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How to choose a Gambia birding tour
A short coastal trip is the simplest option when you are staying around the Greater Banjul area and want a focused guided session. Full-day routes can combine several habitats, while Tendaba and Janjanbureh programmes add inland travel, overnight arrangements and river-based birding.
Longer itineraries are designed for travellers who want more time across multiple regions. Some continue into Senegal, so compare duration, route, included services and current pricing status before sending an inquiry.
Routes represented on BirdWatch
Coast, wetlands and up-river birding
Mandinari and southern routes
Several longer itineraries begin around Mandinari and connect a wider selection of Gambia birding locations, with route detail provided on each tour page.
Tendaba and Janjanbureh
Up-river programmes add road travel, overnight logistics and boat excursions where these are explicitly included in the selected tour.
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Featured Gambia birdwatching tours
Start with these coastal, inland and cross-border options, then check the individual tour page for the exact route, inclusions, pricing status and current availability.
18-Day Gambia and Senegal South-East Birding Tour with Lamin Camara
An 18-day private birding and photography journey through The Gambia and south-east Senegal, including Tendaba, Wassadou, Niokolo-Koba and Kedougou.
FromEUR 1,900
18-Day Gambia and Senegal West-Central Birding Tour with Lamin Camara
An 18-day private Gambia and west-central Senegal route through Tendaba, Kuntaur, Kaolack, Kousmar Island, the Saloum Delta and Kartong.
FromEUR 1,900
Full-Day Coastal Gambia Birding Daytrip with Lamin Camara
A private full-day coastal birding and photography trip, with the wetland, rice-field, forest or coastal route agreed around current conditions and pickup location.
FromEUR 60
10-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
A private ten-day Gambia route combining Mandinari, Tendaba, Marakissa, Kartong, Tanji, Kotu and Lamin rice fields for birding and photography.
FromEUR 1,000
15-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
A private 15-day Gambia birding journey extending from the coast to Tendaba, Kudang, Kuntaur, Wassu, Jajari, Marakissa and Kartong.
FromEUR 1,350
8-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
Eight private birding days linking Mandinari with Tendaba, Kartong, Tanji, Kotu and Lamin rice fields, combining coastal and up-river habitats with photography time.
FromEUR 850
Half-Day Coastal Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Yanks Manneh
A private 07:30-12:00 coastal birding and photography outing from Kotu, choosing among nearby forest, wetland, rice-field and woodland locations.
FromEUR 30
Full-Day Southern Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Yanks Manneh
A private 07:30-16:00 birding and photography day from Kotu toward selected riverine, forest, wetland, rice-field and open-country sites.
FromEUR 45
Tendaba Multi-Day Birding and Photography Safari with Yanks Manneh
A private two-day Tendaba birding journey with south-bank stops, an overnight stay, dinner, breakfast and a boat trip, with longer versions available.
Janjanbureh and Georgetown Multi-Day Birding Safari with Yanks Manneh
A private two-day up-river safari to Janjanbureh, combining wetland and quarry stops, an overnight stay and a morning boat excursion.
Planning questions
Gambia birdwatching tour FAQ
What kinds of birdwatching tours are available in The Gambia?
The current BirdWatch selection includes half-day coastal outings, full-day private trips, two-day up-river programmes and longer Gambia or Gambia-Senegal itineraries.
Can I choose between coastal and inland birding?
Yes. Coastal listings focus on areas around Kotu and nearby wetlands, rice fields, woodland and forest sites. Multi-day programmes travel inland toward places such as Tendaba and Janjanbureh. Check each itinerary because the exact route differs by tour.
Are bird sightings guaranteed?
No wildlife sighting can be guaranteed. Guides plan around the route, habitat, current conditions and guest priorities described on each tour page.
How do I confirm price and availability?
Use the BirdWatch inquiry form on the tour page. Published prices are shown where they are supported; otherwise the current price and availability are confirmed in response to your inquiry.