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Birds and Breakfast at Lamin Lodge with Abuko Birding

An early Birds and Breakfast outing with coffee at Lamin Lodge, rice-field birding and Abuko Nature Reserve.

  • The Gambia Show on map
  • Group 1-8 people
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Price on request
  • Dates on request
  • Private tour
  • Pace: easy early-morning birding
  • Language: English
  • City: Lamin and Abuko
  • 7 hours
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Birds and Breakfast at Lamin Lodge with Abuko Birding
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About this tour

Begin at 6:00 AM for a morning that links Lamin Lodge with Abuko Nature Reserve. Coffee at the lodge comes first, followed by two hours on foot through the rice fields. Return to the lodge for breakfast before continuing to Abuko for more birdwatching.

The outing combines a walk through open rice-field habitat with time in the reserve. Send your preferred date through the inquiry form and confirm the pickup point, transport arrangements, breakfast details and current price before booking.

Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to The Gambia.

Birds you can spot

African Finfoot
African Finfoot
Podica senegalensis
target
African Fish Eagle
African Fish Eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer
target
African Jacana
African Jacana
Actophilornis africanus
target
African Paradise Flycatcher
African Paradise Flycatcher
Terpsiphone viridis
target
African Pygmy Kingfisher
African Pygmy Kingfisher
Ispidina picta
target
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
target
Collared Sunbird
Collared Sunbird
Hedydipna collaris
target
Giant Kingfisher
Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
target
Guinea Turaco
Guinea Turaco
Tauraco persa
target
Osprey
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
target
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
target
Violet Turaco
Violet Turaco
Tauraco violaceus
target
Western Bluebill
Western Bluebill
Spermophaga haematina
target
Yellow-billed Kite
Yellow-billed Kite
Milvus aegyptius
target

Guides

Musa Jatta
English

Itinerary

Day 1
Coffee, rice fields and Abuko Nature Reserve
Lamin Lodge

Set out at 6:00 AM and have coffee at Lamin Lodge. Walk through the rice fields for two hours, return for breakfast, then continue birdwatching at Abuko Nature Reserve.

Locations & map

  • Lamin Lodge - West Coast Region The Gambia (Creek, rice-field and lodge birding area.)
  • Abuko Nature Reserve - West Coast Region The Gambia (Gallery forest and wetland birding close to the coast.)

2 stops. Select a marker for its name.

Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round on request; early mornings are especially productive in the dry season.

Price: Price on request

Included

  • Professional local birding guide - Provided by Turaco Birding Expeditions.
  • Birding route planning - Route selected around duration, season and target birds.

Not included

  • International flights - Not included.
  • Travel insurance and visas - Traveler responsibility unless Turaco confirms otherwise.
  • Personal expenses - Not included.

Transport & stays

  • Private vehicle Transport uses a Toyota minibus with 7 or 14 seats, selected to suit the group size. | Meet: Pickup point will be confirmed after enquiry before booking. | Pickup: Hotel or agreed meeting point on request.

Policies & FAQ

Are dates and prices fixed?

Dates and prices are available on request. Send an inquiry with your preferred dates to receive a proposal and confirm availability before booking.

Can the route be adjusted for target species?

Yes. The itinerary can be tailored to your birding interests and the time available. Include your target species when you inquire.

Send inquiry

Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.

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