5 day Tours
5 Day Guided Tour in The Nature Adventure Birding
Tour Details
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Location
Coastal Gambia
Group Size
Max 20 people
Best Time
Nov - April
5 Day Guided Tour in The Gambia package
Pricing per person
Single traveler supplement: €700 total
1 to 2 pax
€550
1 to 4,5 and 6 pax
€450
1 to 7, 8, 9, and 10 pax
€400
What's Included
- Experienced local guide (Karanta Camara)
- Airport transfers
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Accommodation (4 nights)
- All meals as specified
- Park entrance fees
- Bird checklist and field guide
Tour Overview
This 5-day introduction to Gambian birding is perfect for those with limited time who want to experience the highlights of West African birdlife. We’ll visit the most accessible and productive birding sites around the coastal area, ensuring you see a diverse range of species from forest to wetland habitats.
With comfortable accommodations and a relaxed pace, this tour is ideal for beginners or those who prefer a gentler introduction to Gambian birding. Expect to see 120-150 species including several West African endemics and regional specialties.
Daily Itinerary
1
kololi pools to:- your hotel garden Lemon Creek Hotel.
Your adventure begins with a warm airport pickup and hotel check-in. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing birding session at Kololi Pools, where you can spot Pied Kingfisher, Black-headed Heron, Little Bee-eater, and more.
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Evening birding at Kololi Pools
Target Birds:
2
Abuko Nature Reserve
Spend half a day around Abuko Rice fields at Tambi wetlands and the rest of the day at Brufut community forest. It is going to be half a day at Abuko.
- Half day at Abuko
- Forest and gallery forest birding
- Nature education center visit
Target Birds:
3
Kotu Bridge & Fajara
Start the day with early morning birding at Kotu Bridge, then explore Fajara Golf Course and the coastal areas. Keep an eye out for Pied Kingfisher, Palm-nut Vulture, Yellow-billed Kite, and other coastal species.
- Early morning at Kotu Bridge
- Fajara Golf Course
- Coastal birding
Target Birds:
4
Lamin Lodge & Mangroves
Day 5 wrap up your trip with a final morning birding session at Kamalo conner and Bund.
- Boat trip on River Gambia
- Mangrove exploration T
- Traditional lunch T
Target Birds:
5
Day 5 wrap up your trip
Wrap up your trip with a final morning birding session, enjoy some last-minute shopping, and transfer to the airport. Keep an eye out for any species you may have missed earlier in the tour.
- Morning birding session
- Last-minute shopping
- Airport transfer