5 day Tours
5 Day Guided Tour in The Gambia
Tour Details
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Location
Coastal Gambia
Group Size
Max 20 people
Best Time
Nov - April
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
Daily Itinerary
1
Arrival & Kololi Area
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 a full day exploring Abuko Nature Reserve, with guided birding through its forest and gallery forest. Visit the nature education center and look out for special species like the Green Turaco, White-faced Scops Owl, and Western Bluebill.
- Full 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
Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the River Gambia and explore the mangroves around Lamin Lodge. Spot African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Malachite Kingfisher, and enjoy a traditional lunch along the way.
- Boat trip on River Gambia
- Mangrove exploration T
- Traditional lunch T
Target Birds:
5
Departure
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