Gambia · Bird Watching

6-Hour Birdwatching Excursion in Gambia with Abuko Reserve

6 Hours Round trip from Lamin Bolon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy early morning birdwatching on Lamin Creek
  • 02 Paddle a dugout canoe through the peaceful creek at Lamin Lodge
  • 03 Spot birds and monkeys while canoeing through Oyster Creek
  • 04 Explore Abuko Nature Reserve's wildlife, plants, and trees

Sign up for this early morning trip to enjoy birdwatching in The Gambia, a paradise for birds with over 500 species. Visit Lamin Lodge on Lamin Creek, paddle a dugout canoe through the creek, and witness several bird species in their natural surroundings. Explore Abuko Nature Reserve to discover its wildlife, along with a rich variety of plants and trees.

While canoeing down Oyster Creek in the early hours, you may be lucky enough to spot lots of birds and monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Early Morning Canoeing and Abuko Nature Reserve

  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 6:30 am and drive you to Lamin Lodge, located at Lamin Creek. Join a dugout canoe paddle through the creek, taking care not to disturb the birds and surrounding nature.
  • While canoeing down Oyster Creek in the early hours, you may be lucky enough to spot lots of birds and monkeys.
  • After breakfast at Lamin Lodge, visit Abuko Nature Reserve to explore its wildlife, trees, and plants.
  • The tour ends, and your arrival back at the hotel will be approximately by 12 pm.
Lamin Creek, Oyster Creek, Abuko Nature Reserve

Where this trip takes you

Lamin Creek, Oyster Creek, Abuko Nature Reserve

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport
  • Boat
  • Entrance fee
  • Drinks and bottles of water
  • English-speaking Gambian tour guide
  • Breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Alcohol
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sun cream
  • Mosquito spray
  • Hat/cap
  • Trainer shoes
  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
Tour start
Lamin Bolon, The Gambia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Lamin Bolon.

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