Private Lamin Lodge Birds and Breakfast Half-Day Tour
A private early-morning tour with breakfast at Lamin Lodge, mangrove birding by traditional canoe, and an extended session in the nearby rice fields.
About this tour
Begin before sunrise with hotel or lodge pickup at 5:00 AM and travel to Lamin Lodge, a waterside base beside tidal mangrove channels. Breakfast is served at the lodge before the route moves onto the water.
The first part continues by traditional dugout canoe through Lamin Creek toward the River Gambia. The setting combines red and white mangroves with drier ground where baobab and rhun palms grow. Depending on the tide, weather and wildlife activity, this section can include Mouse-brown Sunbird, plovers, godwits and Great White Egret, as well as West African Manatee, African Clawless Otter, monitor lizard and green vervet monkey. Osprey, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Goliath Heron, White-backed Night Heron, Pink-backed Pelican, Gull-billed Tern and Blue-cheeked Bee-eater are also among the birds reported from the creek route.
The second part spends about three and a half hours around Lamin rice fields and the nearby Tanbi wetland landscape. Flooded paddies, vegetable plots, narrow waterways, reed beds and scrub form a varied freshwater birding area. Species reported from this section include Lizard Buzzard, Grey Kestrel, White-faced Scops Owl, Bearded Barbet, Fine-spotted Woodpecker, Intermediate Egret, African Harrier-Hawk and sunbirds, alongside Dwarf Bittern, Bar-breasted Firefinch, African Spoonbill, Malachite Kingfisher, Black Heron, African Jacana, Violet Turaco, Purple Glossy Starling and Giant Kingfisher.
The private tour finishes with a return transfer to the guest hotel or lodge, arriving at about midday. All bird and wildlife sightings depend on season, tides, weather and daily activity, so no individual species is guaranteed.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to The Gambia.
Birds you can spot
Polyboroides typus
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Actophilornis africanus
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Platalea alba
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Lagonosticta rufopicta
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Pogonornis dubius
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Egretta ardesiaca
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Halcyon malimbica
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Merops persicus
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Botaurus sturmii
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Campethera punctuligera
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Megaceryle maxima
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Ardea goliath
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Ardea alba
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Falco ardosiaceus
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Gelochelidon nilotica
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Kaupifalco monogrammicus
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Corythornis cristatus
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Pandion haliaetus
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Pelecanus rufescens
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Tauraco violaceus
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Calherodius leuconotus
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Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Breakfast, mangrove canoe birding and Lamin rice fields
Pickup is at 5:00 AM from the guest hotel or lodge, followed by the drive to Lamin Lodge and breakfast beside the mangrove waterways.
The first part continues by traditional dugout canoe through Lamin Creek toward the River Gambia. Depending on tide, weather and wildlife activity, the route can include Mouse-brown Sunbird, plovers, godwits and Great White Egret, together with West African Manatee, African Clawless Otter, monitor lizard and green vervet monkey.
The second part spends about three and a half hours around Lamin rice fields and the nearby Tanbi wetland landscape. Possible birds include Lizard Buzzard, Grey Kestrel, White-faced Scops Owl, Bearded Barbet, Fine-spotted Woodpecker, Intermediate Egret, African Harrier-Hawk and sunbirds. The tour concludes at about 12:00 midday. All sightings depend on natural conditions and are not guaranteed.
Locations & map
- Lamin Lodge - West Coast Region The Gambia (Tidal mangrove creeks, lodge and boat-birding access.)
- Lamin Rice Fields and Tanbi Wetland Area - West Coast Region The Gambia (Flooded paddies, vegetable plots, narrow waterways, reed beds and scrub.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request. Bird activity varies with season, tides, weather and daily conditions.
Included
- Transportation and fuel - Road transfer for the private tour.
- Breakfast - Breakfast at Lamin Lodge.
- Hotel or lodge pickup and return - Exact pickup coverage is confirmed after inquiry.
- Boat trip - Guided trip through the mangrove creeks by traditional canoe.
- Drinking water - Included.
- Professional guide fee - Birding guide service.
- Government taxes - Included in the stated price.
Not included
- Flights - Not included.
- Accommodation - Not included.
- Lunch - Not included.
- Dinner - Not included.
- Alcoholic beverages - Not included.
- Soft drinks - Not included.
- Personal expenses - Not included.
Transport & stays
- Private road transfer Transportation and fuel are included. | Meet: Guest hotel or lodge | Pickup: Pickup and return transfer included; exact coverage confirmed after inquiry.
- Traditional dugout canoe Guided boat trip through Lamin Creek toward the River Gambia. | Meet: Lamin Lodge | Pickup: Boat departure from the lodge.
Policies & FAQ
Insurance & Safety
Are bird and wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Sightings vary with season, weather, tides, habitat conditions and natural wildlife activity. The guide will adjust the birding effort to current conditions.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.