Best of Gambia 12-Day Birding and Photography Tour
A twelve-day Gambia birding and photography journey from the coast through Tendaba and the central river corridor, with three boat trips and wide habitat coverage.
About this tour
Explore The Gambia from the coastal birding circuit to Tendaba, the north-bank wetlands, Kaur, Njaur, Wassu, Georgetown and Bansang. This extensive route combines rice fields, sewage ponds, forests, photo hides, wetlands, dry woodland, savannah, river channels and national parks.
The itinerary is designed for birdwatchers and photographers seeking broad coverage of the country. It includes three boat trips and repeated opportunities for kingfishers, bee-eaters, raptors, bustards, hornbills, cranes, waterbirds, woodland specialists and Sahel species. The exact sequence remains subject to local access and current bird activity.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to The Gambia.
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Meet at Banjul International Airport and transfer to the coastal hotel, with local birding if arrival time allows.
Explore rice fields, sewage ponds, the cycle track, golf-course area and nearby wetland habitats for kingfishers, finfoot, jacana, woodpeckers, sunbirds and other coastal birds.
Bird Kartong wetland and woodland in the morning, then continue to Gunjur Forest after lunch for wetland, forest and coastal species.
Leave the coast with birding stops in forest, woodland and rice-field habitats before an overnight at Tendaba.
Cross the Senegambia Bridge and follow the north-bank route, visiting wetlands, woodlands, waterholes and rice fields.
Continue east with birding stops at Farafenni, Kaur Wetland, Njaur waterhole, Wassu Quarry and Panchang Swamp before Georgetown or Bansang.
Take a three-hour morning boat trip, then visit the Bird Safari area or Bansang rice fields for river, wetland and dry-country birds.
Return west along the south bank with productive birding stops at pools, rice fields and quarry habitat.
Take a morning creek boat trip and a nearby birding walk, then spend the afternoon in Kiang West National Park.
Travel back toward the coast with birding stops at Pirang Shrimp Farm and Bonto Forest.
Bird Brufut woodland in the morning and the reserve, beach and coastal habitats at Tanji in the afternoon.
Transfer to the airport, with a final local birding stop when the flight schedule permits.
Locations & map
- Kotu and coastal Gambia - Greater Banjul and south coast Gambia (Wetland, creek, forest and coastal birding.)
- Tendaba and Kiang West - Lower River Region Gambia (Savannah, woodland, creek and national-park birding.)
- Georgetown and Bansang corridor - Central River Region Gambia (River, rice-field, quarry and woodland birding.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request; exact timing is agreed for seasonal birds and current conditions.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Airport transfers and transport - Airport transfers and route transport are included.
- Eleven nights of accommodation - Five coastal lodge nights and six up-river lodge nights with air conditioning.
- Meals and water - Breakfast, lunch, dinner and water are included.
- Three boat trips and entrance fees - Boat trips at Tendaba, Georgetown and Kartong, plus entrance fees and crossing tickets.
Not included
- Alcoholic and soft drinks - Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included.
Transport & stays
- Private road transport and boat trips Vehicle type is confirmed for the group and route; three boat trips are included. | Meet: Banjul International Airport or coastal hotel. | Pickup: Airport arrival and departure transfers are included.
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What is the current price?
The current price is confirmed after inquiry for the requested dates and group size.
Can the tour focus on photography?
Yes. Lamin can adapt field pacing for bird photography and current opportunities.