Gambia · Bird Watching

8-Day Birding Expedition in The Gambia with Madina Creek Canoe Cruise

8 Days Round trip from Banjul Moderate pace
Boating Experience
View birds while sailing a boat
Birdwatching

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tanji Bird Reserve, Tujereng, and Kartong for owls, ospreys, and leafloves
  • 02 Spot kingfishers, rollers, turacos, bee-eaters, and swallows in Abuko Nature Reserve
  • 03 Cruise Madina Creek in an African dugout canoe and birdwatch along the rice fields
  • 04 Search Oyster Creek and Bund Road for spoonbills, storks, herons, and oystercatchers
  • 05 Experience more birdwatching in Farasutu Community Forest, Pirang, Marakissa, and Darsilami

Embark on an enriching 8-day birding expedition in The Gambia, exploring Tanji Bird Reserve, Tujereng, and Kartong for target species such as owls, ospreys, and leafloves. Discover the diverse flora and fauna of Abuko Nature Reserve, cruise by African dugout canoe through Madina Creek, and search Banjul's Oyster Creek and Bund Road for spoonbills, storks, herons, and oystercatchers. The journey also includes birdwatching in Farasutu Community Forest, Pirang, Marakissa, and Darsilami.

Embark on an enriching 8-day birding expedition in The Gambia, exploring Tanji Bird Reserve, Tujereng, and Kartong for target species such as owls, ospreys, and leafloves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Banjul, Pirang Forest National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Banjul

  • Arrival and transfer to a hotel in Banjul.
2
Day 02

Tanji Bird Reserve, Tujereng, and Kartong Birding

  • Travel to Tanji Bird Reserve, Tujereng, and Kartong to see target species such as owls, ospreys, leafloves, and more.
  • Enjoy lunch at Paradise Beach.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

3
Day 03

Birdwatching in Abuko Nature Reserve

  • Visit Abuko Nature Reserve to roam through the forest and explore the African fauna and flora. Watch out for kingfishers, rollers, turacos, bee-eaters, swallows, and many more.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

4
Day 04

Lamin Village and Madina Creek Canoe Cruise

  • Cruise the creek in an African dugout canoe around the Lamin village area into Madina Creek.
  • Savour breakfast at a lodge overlooking the creek.
  • Stroll through the rice fields for birds such as long claws, babblers, warblers, sunbirds, and more.

Dinner and overnight at a beach hotel.

5
Day 05

Banjul, Oyster Creek, and Bund Road

  • Drive to Banjul and take a boat trip to Oyster Creek and Bund Road to search for spoonbills, storks, herons, oystercatchers, ring plovers, shanks, and more.
  • Visit extensive tidal flats and mangrove swamps enhanced by sewage water, producing a rich feeding ground.

Dinner and overnight at a beach hotel.

6
Day 06

Farasutu Community Forest and Pirang Excursion

  • Enjoy an optional day excursion at Farasutu Community Forest and the Pirang area; look out for green pigeons, doves, cuckoos, owls, nightmares, swifts, parrots, hornbills, and more.
  • Savour a delightful lunch at Sita Joyeh Resort on Baobab Island.

Dinner and overnight at a beach hotel.

7
Day 07

Marakissa Area and Darsilami Birding

  • Visit the Marakissa area and Darsilami to view more target species, such as long-crested eagles, kites, vultures, falcons, painted-snipes, thick-knees, piapiac, and more.
  • Enjoy lunch at Marakissa River Camp.

Dinner and overnight at a beach hotel.

8
Day 08

Departure from Banjul

  • Transfer to the airport for departure.
Madina Creek African dugout canoe, Tanji Bird Reserve, Abuko Nature Reserve forest, Oyster Creek tidal flats

Where this trip takes you

Madina Creek African dugout canoe, Tanji Bird Reserve, Abuko Nature Reserve forest, Oyster Creek tidal flats

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Banjul 2 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees at the sites
  • Bottled water and drinks at meals during excursions
  • Seven nights' accommodation in a 3-star beach hotel
  • Dinners at recommended restaurants

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Wine

What to bring

  • Extra water
  • Comfortable covered shoes and clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Creams
  • Hats
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Please keep your voices low to avoid disturbing the birds.
  • A boat trip at Sita Joyeh Resort is available for an additional local payment of $256 per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Banjul.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,497.00 — $1,850.00
Double Sharing $1,497.00 — $1,850.00

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