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
  • Private tour
  • Pace: easy early-morning birding
  • Language: English
  • City: Lamin and Abuko
  • 7 hours
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About this tour

Turaco Birding describes Birds and Breakfast as an early 6:00 AM departure with coffee at Lamin Lodge, a two-hour walk through rice fields, breakfast at the lodge and birdwatching at Abuko Nature Reserve.

This listing is prepared from the approved Turaco source. Current pickup arrangements, breakfast details, included transport and price should be confirmed before booking.

The tour combines easy early-morning wetland/rice-field birding with forest birding at Abuko in a compact day format.

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

Start at 6:00 AM with coffee at Lamin Lodge, bird rice-field and creek habitats on foot, take breakfast at the lodge, then continue to Abuko Nature Reserve for forest birding.

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.)

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

Transport & stays

  • Private vehicle Turaco source says groups travel with a 7-seater or 14-seater Toyota minibus depending on 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?

The public Turaco source does not publish fixed prices or dated departures for this listing. BirdWatch will forward enquiries so Turaco can confirm current availability, routing and price.

Can the route be adjusted for target species?

Yes. Turaco describes custom itinerary design according to the length of the excursion and the birds travelers want to search for.

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