GROUP TOUR / PHOTO TOUR GAMBIA IN 15 DAYS
The Gambia is the closest tropical destination for birdwatchers from the Benelux, just a 6-hour flight away.
Across the Gambia runs the Gambia River and along the Gambian coast are many sandy beaches.
The Gambia River delta is swampy with mangrove vegetation. The north of The Gambia has a savannah landscape with tall grasses, shrubs and trees. South of the Gambia River the forest savannah begins. The birds in The Gambia are easy to photograph and much less shy than in Europe.
More than 680 species of birds have been observed in the Gambia. However, we do not go for spotting as many species as possible but mainly to capture as many species as possible beautifully. This photography trip is guided by experts. We welcome photographers of any level of experience or equipment.
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You will travel with a recognised English-speaking bird guide.
This programme is flexible and depends on transport , local conditions, availability of camps and latest sightings.
GROUP TOUR GAMBIA
English speaking birdguide
11.11.2024 - 25.11.2024
Double room / Price per person
BRIEF DAILY PROGRAM
Round tour from the mangroves at the coast to the savannah landscapes upcountry.
All camps and lodges in the program are close to the photo locations, so that we can make the best use of our time.
● ―― ● Day 1
Banjul / Mandinari River Lodge
Arrival Banjul airport I Tambi wetlands I Overnight at Mandinari River Lodge
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Penjem / Marakissa River camp
Drive to Marakissa (30km) Penjem forest I Marakissa wetlands I Overnight at Marakissa river camp
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Kwinella / Tendaba Camp
125km to Tendaba with several stops along the way I Kwinella woodlands I Overnight at Tendaba camp
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Kartong wetlands / Karuba eco lodge
110km to Kartong in southern Gambia I Kartong wetlands I Overnight at Karuba beach lodge
● ―― ● Day 13
Tanji / Tanema Creek Lodge
Tanji beach / Tanji Bird reserve / Overnight in Tanema Creek Lodge.
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Mandinari River Lodge
SGB Photo Lodge I Tambi Wetlands and rice fields I Overnight at Mandinari River Lodge.
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Marakissa / Marakissa River camp
Photography in Marakissa I Overnight at Marakissa River camp
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Kiang-west / Tendaba Camp
Tendaba boat trip through the mangroves of Kiang west National park I Tendaba photo hut I Overnight at Tendaba camp
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Kartong wetlands / Karuba eco lodge
Boat trip at Kartong and lunch at Stala (camp in the mangroves) I Overnight at Karuba Beach Lodge
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Farasutu / Mandinari River lodge
Farasutu forest I Mandinari I Overnight at Mandinari river lodge
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Lamin / Mandinari River Lodge
Lamin Lodge (mangrove area) and Lamin rice fields I Overnight at Mandinari river lodge
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Marakissa River camp
Photography in Marakissa I With the pirogue on the halahin river I Overnight at Marakissa River camp
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Kiang-west / Bintang Bolong lodge
Kiang west quarries I 50km to Bintang I Overnight at Bintang bolong river lodge
● ―― ● Day 12
Brufut / Tanema Creek Lodge
50km to Kotu I Brufut woods I Tanji Birds reserve I Overnight at Tanema Creek
● ―― ● Day 15
Mandinari / Banjul airport
Mandinari River Lodge I Return to airport I End of trip
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Our group tours consist of small groups of 4 to 8 persons so that we can give the best possible service.
Priority during our trips are the spotting and/or photographing of birds, but Gambia is of course more than just birds.
During our round tours we also pay attention to mammals, reptiles, insects and the beautiful nature that Gambia has to offer.
The Gambian culture, the delicious food, and a little bit of relaxing may of course not be missed :-)