Half-Day Coastal Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Yanks Manneh
A private half-day birdwatching and photography outing from Kotu, selecting productive coastal forest, wetland and rice-field sites with local guide Yanks Manneh.
About this tour
Explore The Gambia’s accessible coastal birding sites on a private half-day outing with Yanks Manneh, a professional local birdwatching and photography guide.
The trip runs from 07:30 to 12:00. Possible locations include Abuko Nature Reserve, Lamin rice fields, Brufut woodland, Tanji and Tujereng. The final site selection is made around recent sightings, habitat conditions, travel time and photography priorities.
The EUR 30 per-person price includes the guide, local transport and nature-area entrance tickets. The exact pickup point is confirmed after inquiry.
Itinerary ▼
Meet at Kotu or the agreed pickup point and visit one or more nearby reserves, rice fields, wetlands or woodland sites selected for current activity and photography conditions.
Locations & map
- Kotu Bridge - Greater Banjul Area Gambia (Coastal meeting area with nearby wetland and urban-edge birding.)
- Abuko Nature Reserve - West Coast Region Gambia (Forest, woodland and wetland habitats.)
- Lamin rice fields - West Coast Region Gambia (Seasonal rice fields and wetland-edge birding.)
- Brufut woodland - West Coast Region Gambia (Woodland and scrub birding near the coast.)
- Tanji and Tujereng - West Coast Region Gambia (Coastal, lagoon, scrub and woodland options.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Dates and route confirmed after inquiry
Included
- Private local bird guide - Birdwatching and photography guidance
- Local transport - Included in the per-person price
- Nature-area entrance tickets - Included in the per-person price
Not included
- Personal equipment and insurance - Bring binoculars/camera and suitable protection
Transport & stays
- Private road transport Local vehicle transport is included. | Meet: Kotu Bridge or agreed pickup point | Pickup: Coastal-area pickup by agreement
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Cancellation Policy
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Can the trip focus on photography?
Yes. Yanks offers birdwatching and photography guiding, and the pace can be adjusted for observation and image opportunities.
Are the routes fixed?
The listed sites are representative options. The final route depends on current bird activity, season, road conditions and the agreed trip length.
What group sizes can be arranged?
Private guiding is available for individuals, couples and groups of up to 15 people.