Tendaba and Basse 4-Day Birding Excursion with Turaco Birding
A four-day Turaco Birding route from the coast toward Tendaba and Basse for river, woodland and up-country birding.
About this tour
Turaco Birding presents a four-day birding excursion focused on Tendaba and Basse, two important access points for up-country birding along the River Gambia corridor.
This tour keeps the route as a request-to-confirm draft from the approved Turaco source. The exact overnight stops, daily timing, meals and current price will be confirmed after enquiry before booking.
Expect a private or small-group birding pace with local guiding, road transfers and time in riverine, wetland and savanna habitats.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to The Gambia.
Birds you can spot
Coracias abyssinicus
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Podica senegalensis
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Haliaeetus vocifer
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Lophoceros nasutus
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Actophilornis africanus
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Cinnyris pulchellus
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Megaceryle maxima
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Pandion haliaetus
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Ceryle rudis
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Merops bulocki
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Psittacula krameri
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Merops hirundineus
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Tauraco violaceus
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Milvus aegyptius
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Laniarius barbarus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Depart the coastal area with birding stops en route to Tendaba, using woodland, wetland and savanna habitats as conditions allow.
Focus on the River Gambia and nearby wetlands for kingfishers, raptors, herons, bee-eaters and other riverine species.
Continue east toward Basse, birding suitable dry woodland, floodplain and agricultural edge habitats.
Use the final morning for remaining target birds before the return transfer or onward arrangements.
Locations & map
- Tendaba - Lower River Division The Gambia (River Gambia access point for boat and wetland birding.)
- Basse Santa Su - Upper River Division The Gambia (Up-country birding base for eastern Gambia routes.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round on request; November to April is the main dry-season birding window, with May to October useful for resident
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.