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This holiday is for those people who wish to escape Christmas entirely, as there will be little mention or recognition of it on this trip. Of all the tropical destinations for European birdwatchers, The Gambia has arguably the most allure for drawing birders of all skill levels back year after year, from complete beginners to the highly experienced. Many of its 570+ species are extremely easy to see and many wonderful birds can be seen without even leaving your resort. We will be based for the week over Christmas at the superb Mandina Lodges, a delightful riverside resort which is surrounded by the 1,000-acre Makasutu Forest in south-west Gambia. Exotics are found here in abundance as well as more familiar wintering European migrants. Our friendly local guides will take us on morning and afternoon tours, often by boat, into the surrounding area in search of herons, egrets, ibises, jacanas, kingfishers, sunbirds, raptors, rollers and glossy starlings. Other wildlife of interest includes Nile Monitor Lizards and a variety of primates, and back at the resort you may choose to unwind each day with a swim in the pool, or simply enjoy birdwatching from the beautiful grounds!


    

  • A leisurely 8-day, single-centre, birdwatching holiday
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  • Stay at the picturesque riverside Mandina Lodges in The Gambia’s Makasutu Forest
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  • Easy, yet exciting & varied, birding 
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  • Rollers, kingfishers & bee-eaters plus sunbirds & orioles galore
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  • Excellent photographic opportunities
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  • No mention of Christmas!
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  • Led by expert naturalist guides
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We also offer a specialist Photographic departure to Mandina Lodges, as well as our regular Gambia in Style holidays.

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Affectionately known as the’ Smiling Coast of West Africa’, the Republic of The Gambia is a tiny country that packs a mighty avian punch, being home to more than 570 species! A kaleidoscope of colour awaits you on arrival, with parrots, turacos, rollers, bush-shrikes, sunbirds and bee-eaters all vying for your attention, and raptors including Black Kite, Palm-nut Vulture and Beaudouin’s Snake Eagle soaring overhead. Accessed via a direct flight from the UK, and with no time difference, The Gambia is an easily accessible country that offers a combination of superlative bird watching and a warm sunny climate.

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Affectionately known as the ‘Smiling Coast of West Africa’, the Republic of The Gambia is a tiny country that packs a mighty avian punch, being home to more than 570 species. For the birder, it offers an exciting kaleidoscope of colour and variety, plus just a touch of familiarity for those of us travelling from the UK! Along with plenty of photographic opportunities (we also offer a special ‘Photography’ departure each year) and examples of fascinating African culture in the rural heart of West Africa, The Gambia boasts a friendly, easy-going atmosphere and an appealing combination of superlative birdwatching and a warm sunny climate, making it the perfect winter sun getaway.


We depart on a direct flight from London Gatwick to Banjul, and from here it is just a short transfer of around 45 minutes to the exclusive Mandina Lodges. This is our home for the week and it feels a world away from the bustle of Banjul and the touristic Atlantic coast, being set within 1,000 acres of the peaceful Makasutu Cultural Forest and bordering the secluded mangrove-lined tributary of the River Gambia. There are just nine chalets at Mandina, with some discreetly positioned over the water and others set back within the lush forest wilderness. The large pool is perfect for cooling off during the heat of the day and meals are served al fresco in the thatched dining areas. The entire setting has been thoughtfully and beautifully designed to promote a tranquil retreat from everyday life, and around the lodge guests frequently encounter such avian delights as African Golden Oriole, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Bearded Barbet, White-throated and Little Bee-eaters, Pied and Blue-breasted Kingfishers, Green-headed, Scarlet-chested and Beautiful Sunbirds, Northern Crombec and Violet Turaco. 


On four days, during our stay at Mandina Lodges, we remain based at the lodge and explore the nearby forest, rice fields, mud flats and surrounding savannah both on foot and using traditional dugout canoes. We will set off from the lodge just as it is getting light and, as the sun warms us up, it can sometimes be hard to know where to look as parrots, turacos, rollers, bush-shrikes, sunbirds, glossy starlings and bee-eaters all vie for our attention! Raptors commonly seen overhead include Black Kite, Palm-nut Vulture, African Harrier-hawk, Dark Chanting Goshawk and Beaudouin’s Snake Eagle, whilst Guinea Baboons are resident in the forest and are very approachable, and Green Vervet Monkeys are also commonly seen. Boat trips along the creek are sure to reveal a diverse selection of herons, egrets and other waterbirds, plus a dazzling selection of kingfishers. We will return to Mandina for a leisurely brunch and then, during the heat of the day, we will be free to relax, enjoy a dip in the lodge’s beautiful swimming pool, explore the mangroves or perhaps go for an independent walk in the nearby forest. Meeting up again in the late afternoon once the air has started to cool, we will enjoy a second excursion and return to Mandina in time for a drink and dinner.


On one evening during our stay we will also enjoy a special sunset cruise through the mangroves and out onto the River Gambia proper, which extends as far as the eye can see. We will take our time to scan the mangroves, looking out for species such as Goliath Heron, Pink-backed Pelican, Long-tailed Cormorants, as well as numerous egrets and darters, and perhaps African Finfoot.


On two days we will enjoy full day excursions away from Makasutu in order to explore some of the area’s other top nature reserves. None are further than about an hour’s drive away, and we are sure to include Kartong wetlands on the coast, close to the border with Senegal, which host a whole array of species including various species of Sandpiper, Hamerkop, Black Crake, Jacana and African Spoonbill in the various pools, and if eagle-eyed we might see African Crocodile basking in the sun on a bank. The surrounding scrubland is no less fruitful, with Blue-bellied and Abyssinian Rollers likely, Woodland and Grey-headed Kingfisher perched, and with Palm and Mosque Swifts screeching overheard as well as various raptors soaring over, it is sometimes difficult to know where to look. Another location is a disused shrimp farm in Pirang which nature has reclaimed and is a very productive spot, and nearby is a section of gallery forest which is a particularly good location for roosting owls including Verreaux’s Eagle Owl as well as Long-tailed Nightjar if lucky.


Finally, after a week of easy, yet exciting and varied birding from an extremely comfortable base, we must drag ourselves away and return to Banjul for our flight home.

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Birds and other natural history.

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Mandina Lodges consists of nine comfortable and discreetly positioned individual lodges. All the lodges are en-suite, and all have one king-sized bed, with the exception of two Jungle Lodges and one Garden Lodge which have two king-sized beds and can therefore be used for twin occupancy. Mangrove and Jungle Lodges are included in the standard tour price; Garden, Stilted and Floating Lodges are available for an additional supplement. Please refer to the detailed tour itinerary for more information on the different lodge types.

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Breakfast and dinner are included throughout the holiday, lunches are not. We recommend allowing around £10-15 per lunch.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:


    

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
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Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
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Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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A leisurely 8-day single-centre birdwatching holiday based at the luxurious and picturesque Mandina Lodges in Gambia's Makasutu Forest, over Christmas.

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We would recommend a minimum of a two-night stay to allow one to fully appreciate all that this opportunity has to offer. Please do note that the safari tents, river and restaurant at the camp are accessed by a high number of steps – although this allows for incredible, far-reaching views, the camp is not recommended for those with limited mobility.
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With a journey time of only three hours between the two, a stay at Les Palétuviers works well as an extension to time spent at Mandina Lodges.
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The Gambia in Style at Christmas

Tour Code: GMB05

An 8-day holiday enjoying the spectacular birdlife and other natural history of The Gambia over Christmas, based in the tranquil and relaxing surroundings of the exclusive Mandina Lodges.

£3,595

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • A leisurely 8-day, single-centre, birdwatching holiday
  • Stay at the picturesque riverside Mandina Lodges in The Gambia’s Makasutu Forest
  • Easy, yet exciting & varied, birding 
  • Rollers, kingfishers & bee-eaters plus sunbirds & orioles galore
  • Excellent photographic opportunities
  • No mention of Christmas!
  • Led by expert naturalist guides
We also offer a specialist Photographic departure to Mandina Lodges, as well as our regular Gambia in Style holidays.

Summary

Affectionately known as the ‘Smiling Coast of West Africa’, the Republic of The Gambia is a tiny country that packs a mighty avian punch, being home to more than 570 species. For the birder, it offers an exciting kaleidoscope of colour and variety, plus just a touch of familiarity for those of us travelling from the UK! Along with plenty of photographic opportunities (we also offer a special ‘Photography’ departure each year) and examples of fascinating African culture in the rural heart of West Africa, The Gambia boasts a friendly, easy-going atmosphere and an appealing combination of superlative birdwatching and a warm sunny climate, making it the perfect winter sun getaway.

We depart on a direct flight from London Gatwick to Banjul, and from here it is just a short transfer of around 45 minutes to the exclusive Mandina Lodges. This is our home for the week and it feels a world away from the bustle of Banjul and the touristic Atlantic coast, being set within 1,000 acres of the peaceful Makasutu Cultural Forest and bordering the secluded mangrove-lined tributary of the River Gambia. There are just nine chalets at Mandina, with some discreetly positioned over the water and others set back within the lush forest wilderness. The large pool is perfect for cooling off during the heat of the day and meals are served al fresco in the thatched dining areas. The entire setting has been thoughtfully and beautifully designed to promote a tranquil retreat from everyday life, and around the lodge guests frequently encounter such avian delights as African Golden Oriole, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Bearded Barbet, White-throated and Little Bee-eaters, Pied and Blue-breasted Kingfishers, Green-headed, Scarlet-chested and Beautiful Sunbirds, Northern Crombec and Violet Turaco. 

On four days, during our stay at Mandina Lodges, we remain based at the lodge and explore the nearby forest, rice fields, mud flats and surrounding savannah both on foot and using traditional dugout canoes. We will set off from the lodge just as it is getting light and, as the sun warms us up, it can sometimes be hard to know where to look as parrots, turacos, rollers, bush-shrikes, sunbirds, glossy starlings and bee-eaters all vie for our attention! Raptors commonly seen overhead include Black Kite, Palm-nut Vulture, African Harrier-hawk, Dark Chanting Goshawk and Beaudouin’s Snake Eagle, whilst Guinea Baboons are resident in the forest and are very approachable, and Green Vervet Monkeys are also commonly seen. Boat trips along the creek are sure to reveal a diverse selection of herons, egrets and other waterbirds, plus a dazzling selection of kingfishers. We will return to Mandina for a leisurely brunch and then, during the heat of the day, we will be free to relax, enjoy a dip in the lodge’s beautiful swimming pool, explore the mangroves or perhaps go for an independent walk in the nearby forest. Meeting up again in the late afternoon once the air has started to cool, we will enjoy a second excursion and return to Mandina in time for a drink and dinner.

On one evening during our stay we will also enjoy a special sunset cruise through the mangroves and out onto the River Gambia proper, which extends as far as the eye can see. We will take our time to scan the mangroves, looking out for species such as Goliath Heron, Pink-backed Pelican, Long-tailed Cormorants, as well as numerous egrets and darters, and perhaps African Finfoot.

On two days we will enjoy full day excursions away from Makasutu in order to explore some of the area’s other top nature reserves. None are further than about an hour’s drive away, and we are sure to include Kartong wetlands on the coast, close to the border with Senegal, which host a whole array of species including various species of Sandpiper, Hamerkop, Black Crake, Jacana and African Spoonbill in the various pools, and if eagle-eyed we might see African Crocodile basking in the sun on a bank. The surrounding scrubland is no less fruitful, with Blue-bellied and Abyssinian Rollers likely, Woodland and Grey-headed Kingfisher perched, and with Palm and Mosque Swifts screeching overheard as well as various raptors soaring over, it is sometimes difficult to know where to look. Another location is a disused shrimp farm in Pirang which nature has reclaimed and is a very productive spot, and nearby is a section of gallery forest which is a particularly good location for roosting owls including Verreaux’s Eagle Owl as well as Long-tailed Nightjar if lucky.

Finally, after a week of easy, yet exciting and varied birding from an extremely comfortable base, we must drag ourselves away and return to Banjul for our flight home.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Banjul and transfer to Mandina Lodges
Days
2 - 7
Natural history excursions from Mandina Lodges
Day
8
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

Breakfast and dinner are included throughout the holiday, lunches are not. We recommend allowing around £10-15 per lunch.

Accommodation

Mandina Lodges consists of nine comfortable and discreetly positioned individual lodges. All the lodges are en-suite, and all have one king-sized bed, with the exception of two Jungle Lodges and one Garden Lodge which have two king-sized beds and can therefore be used for twin occupancy. Mangrove and Jungle Lodges are included in the standard tour price; Garden, Stilted and Floating Lodges are available for an additional supplement. Please refer to the detailed tour itinerary for more information on the different lodge types.

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Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£3,595

Single Supplement

£1,150

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Tour Leader
Oliver Smart
Oliver Smart
Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties.
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2027

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£1,150

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2028

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£3,695

Single Supplement

£1,195

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Green Turaco
Grey-headed Kingfisher (© Jonathan Lewis)
Mandina Lodge
Giant Kingfisher
African Finfoot (Peter Price)
Goliath Heron (Paul Wilson)
Osprey-
Palm-nut Vulture
Mandina Lodge
Lizard Buzzard (Dave Montrevil)
African Jacana (Rob Thatcher)
Blue-spotted Wood Dove, The Gambia
African Green Pigeon
Sunset Cruise at Mandina Lodges.jpg
Violet Turaco (Dave Montrevil)
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Cordon-Bleu (Dave Montrevil)
White-crowned Robin-chat
Beautiful Sunbird (Dave Montrevil)
Hamerkop, The Gambia
Northern Red Bishop (Dave Montrevil)
Red Billed Firefinch (Bret Charman)

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