Mauritania · Bird Watching

Full-Day Banc d'Arguin National Park Birding Tour by Boat

1 Day Round trip from Nouadhibou Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy birdwatching in Banc d'Arguin National Park
02 See migratory and breeding birds, including flamingos, pelicans, and terns
03 Go fishing at sea by boat
04 Savor a delicious fish lunch at a camp near the sea

Go on a day tour to Banc d'Arguin National Park, a World Heritage Site on the west coast of Mauritania between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. This remarkable protected area is known for its migratory and breeding birds, including flamingos, pelicans, and terns. Enjoy time on the water and experience one of West Africa's most important bird habitats.

Take a boat out to sea and spend 3-4 hours birdwatching and fishing while enjoying the weather.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, Banc d'Arguin National Park

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Banc d'Arguin National Park and Iwik Boat Excursion

Depart from the meeting point and arrive in the city of Iwik, located in Banc d'Arguin National Park, with your Mauritanian tour guide.
Take a boat out to sea and spend 3-4 hours birdwatching and fishing while enjoying the weather.
Return to the camp near the sea for a delicious lunch prepared with different kinds of fish.
Head on a short tour around the camp and then continue to the agreed goodbye point.

The route