INDIVIDUAL ROUND TOUR GAMBIA 15 DAYS
A colourful birding trip from mangroves to savannah. Discover Gambia at its most beautiful.
This program is flexible and depends on transportation , local conditions, availability of camps and the most recent sightings.
Please indicate in advance what you want us to focus on (spotting, photography, nature, culture) so we can take this into account.
You will travel together with a certified English-speaking bird guide, who is also trained to guide photographers.
BRIEF DAILY PROGRAM GAMBIA 15 DAYS
LOYALTY DISCOUNT 5% DISCOUNT FOR RETURNING GUESTS COMFORT LEVEL: NORMAL TO GOOD CONDITION LEVEL: NORMAL
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. The Gambia and Senegal are home to as many as 9 species of kingfishers, 5 species of rollers, 8 species of bee-eaters and 10 species of sunbirds. As many as 690 species have been observed in this small country. During this trip, we will do our best to spot as many species as possible or get the best possible pictures. Depending on where your preference lies. We start the trip just 20km from the airport, in a small and quiet village by the mangroves of the Tanbi wetlands. The trip starts here in our own guesthouse, or Mandinari River lodge ... depending on availability. At the Senegambia Birding lodge, you will be welcomed by the owner and given a word about your trip. Nearby and our own tropical garden and photography lodge, there are enough species to be photographed to fill the first few days. You'll then head inland to explore the authentic Gambia. Different environment, and different species. An experienced and well-trained guide and driver will accompany you throughout the trip through this beautiful country, ensuring you enjoy this trip safely and relaxed. According to the month you come to The Gambia, we can adjust the itinerary. We follow the birds and not a strict program. Customer satisfaction is more important to us! Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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BANJUL / MANDINARI
Arriving in The Gambia, Banjul airport I 12km to Belgambia Lodge in the Tambia wetlands I The journey can begin!
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KIANG-WEST / TENDABA CAMP
150km to Tendaba in Kiang West. I Various stops along the way I Tendaba boat trip through the mangroves of Kiang West national park I Overnight in Tendaba camp
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NJAU / WASSU / KAIROH GARDEN
Njau pool in the beautiful morning light I Drive 60km to Kuntaur with a stop at Wassu Quarry for red-throated bee-eaters I Overnight at Kairoh Garden at Kuntaur
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KUDANG / KANILAI / SINDOLA HOTEL
Jahally rice fields in the beautiful morning light I Drive to Sindola with stops along the way I Overnight at the luxurious Sindola Hotel
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KARTONG WETLANDS / TANEMA CREEK
Drive of 26km to Kartong I Kartong wetlands and Kartong beach I Overnight in Tanema Creek
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BELGAMBIA LODGE
After breakfast spotting / photographing in the Tambi wetlands and Mandinari rice fields I SGB photo hide I Overnight at Belgambia Lodge
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KWINELLA / TENDABA CAMP
Observing / Photography in the Kwinella woodlands I Tendaba photo hut I Overnight in Tendaba camp
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WASSU / KAIROH GARDEN KUNTAUR
Wassu Quarry in the beautiful morning light I Boat ride through Gambia River national park for the chimpanzees and hippos I Overnight at Kairoh Garden Kuntaur
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MARAKISSA / KINGFISHER LODGE
Marakissa wetland and rice fields I Spotting / photographing on the beautiful grounds of Marakissa River camp.
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TANJI / MANDINARI - BELGAMBIA LODGE
Tanji beach I Tanema woodlands and wetlands I ov ernight in our lodge.
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KOTU / BELGAMBIA LODGE
Kotu bridge I Fajara nature trail I Boat ride on Kotu creek I Local lunch I Kotu rice fields I Overnight at Belgambia lodge
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JAJARI I MORGEN KUNDA LODGE
Drive of 70km to the baobolong wetlands I Jajari I Overnight at Morgan Kunda Lodge.
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KUDANG / KAKUBA GARDEN
Crossing Gambia River by local ferry I Drive 72km to Kudan with a stop at the Jahally rice fields I Overnight at Kakuba garden hotel in Kudang
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MARAKISSA / KINGFISHER LODGE
Marakissa wetland and darsilameh wetlands I Spotting / photographing on the beautiful grounds of Marakissa River camp.
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MANDINARI - BANJUL
Return to Banjul airport I End of the tour.