5 Day Gambia birdwatching Tour

Experience the highlights of West Africa’s birdlife with a 5-day Gambia birdwatching tour – perfect for nature enthusiasts and avid birders.

  • Gambia Show on map
  • 5 days
  • Group 2-10 people
  • From: €450
  • Group tour
  • Language: English
  • City: Coastal Gambia
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About this tour

This 5-day introduction to Gambian birding is perfect for those with limited time who want to experience the highlights of West African birdlife. We’ll visit the most accessible and productive birding sites around the coastal area, ensuring you see a diverse range of species from forest to wetland habitats.

With comfortable accommodations and a relaxed pace, this tour is ideal for beginners or those who prefer a gentler introduction to Gambian birding. Expect to see 120-150 species including several West African endemics and regional specialties.
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Kololi pools to:- your hotel garden Lemon Creek Hotel.
Your adventure begins with a warm airport pickup and hotel check-in. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing birding session at Kololi Pools, where you can spot Pied Kingfisher, Black-headed Heron, Little Bee-eater, and more.
Airport pickup
Hotel check-in
Evening birding at Kololi Pools
Target birds (Day 1):
Black-headed Heron
Black-headed Heron
Ardea melanocephala
target
Little Bee-eater
Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
target
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
target
Day 2
Abuko Nature Reserve
Abuko Nature Reserve
Spend half a day around Abuko Rice fields at Tambi wetlands and the rest of the day at Brufut community forest. It is going to be half a day at Abuko.

Half day at Abuko
Forest and gallery forest birding
Nature education center visit
Target birds (Day 2):
Western Bluebill
Western Bluebill
Spermophaga haematina
target
Day 3
Kotu Bridge & Fajara
Start the day with early morning birding at Kotu Bridge, then explore Fajara Golf Course and the coastal areas. Keep an eye out for Pied Kingfisher, Palm-nut Vulture, Yellow-billed Kite, and other coastal species.

Early morning at Kotu Bridge
Fajara Golf Course
Coastal birding

Target Birds:
Pied Kingfisher, Palm-nut Vulture, Yellow-billed Kite
Target birds (Day 3):
Palm-nut vulture
Palm-nut vulture
Gypohierax angolensis
target
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
target
Yellow-billed Kite
Yellow-billed Kite
Milvus aegyptius
target
Day 4
Lamin Lodge & Mangroves
Lamin Lodge & Mangroves
Day 5 wrap up your trip with a final morning birding session at Kamalo conner and Bund.

Boat trip on River Gambia
Mangrove exploration T
Traditional lunch T

Target Birds:
African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Malachite Kingfisher
Target birds (Day 4):
African fish eagle
African fish eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer
target
Goliath Heron
Goliath Heron
Ardea goliath
target
Malachite Kingfisher
Malachite Kingfisher
Corythornis cristatus
target
Day 5
Day 5 wrap up your trip
Day 5 wrap up your trip
Wrap up your trip with a final morning birding session, enjoy some last-minute shopping, and transfer to the airport. Keep an eye out for any species you may have missed earlier in the tour.

Morning birding session
Last-minute shopping
Airport transfer

Target Birds:
Pied Kingfisher, Black-headed Heron, Little Bee-eater
Target birds (Day 5):
Black-headed Heron
Black-headed Heron
Ardea melanocephala
target
Little Bee-eater
Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
target
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
target

Availability & pricing

Package Amount Terms
1 to 10 pax €450 / person Single traveler supplement: 750.00 EUR
1 to 3 pax €550 / person Single traveler supplement: 750.00 EUR

Included

  • Experienced local guide (Karanta Camara)
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation throughout the tour
  • Accommodation (4 nights)
  • All meals as specified
  • Park entrance fees
  • Bird checklist and field guide

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