Birdwatching in Gambia

Despite being one of mainland Africa's smallest nations, The Gambia is one of the continent's richest birdwatching destinations, with over 560 species recorded within its modest borders.

Sitting at the meeting point of the Sahel and the tropics, and threaded by the wide, mangrove lined Gambia River, the country draws African residents and Palearctic migrants alike, offering an extraordinary concentration of birdlife in a country little bigger than Yorkshire. Naturetrek has been crafting expertly guided birdwatching holidays to Gambia for many years, working with the country's finest local guides to share their unrivalled knowledge of the region's

birdlife. Our tours range from focused short breaks exploring the coastal creeks and forest reserves around Kotu and Abuko, to wider itineraries venturing upriver to Tendaba and beyond, available as small group departures or fully tailormade to your own dates and interests.