Birds of Paradise in Nikolo Koba Park
Get a bird’s eye view in this paradise, where approximately 330 species have been sighted. Add to this the contrast of habitat, spectacular scenery with the Gambia River which flows through this National Park. You can also expect to see extraordinary wild life such as baboons, hippos and chimpanzees in a 4WD vehicle. Explore the city and shop in Dakar to conclude your adventure
Birding around The Gambia
Be thrilled with an assortment of birding hot spots ranging from the hotel ground, nature reserves and bird reserves.
Enjoy evening bird walking at Janjangbureh and Tendaba Camp before heading to Keur Saloum. Cruise to Sipo Island and grab the first class photographic opportunities of over 250 species along the way. You will leave The Gambia dazzled by the amazing variety of bird life.
Birding and Nature Paradise in Ghana
With some of the most avian rich bio diverse rainforests and savannah habitats in Africa, Ghana is a must for any serious birding and wildlife enthusiast. Our birding and nature tours are specifically designed for keen birders with a love for all wildlife. Our main focus are the birds, however our guides will also be searching for all wildlife species and taking the time so that you can appreciate all that we see. Ghana also protects nearly 1000 species of butterflies many endemic to its biologically rich and varied habitat. So it’s a paradise for nature lovers, our birding and butterfly tours are slower paced allowing quality time to appreciate all of Ghana’s flora and fauna. These tours are ideal for avid or amateur photographers as we make time, allowing the best opportunity for that perfect image.
Nature in Ivory Coast
No African holiday to Ivory Coast would be complete without seeing the incredible animals that make this land their home. At Comoë National Park, visitors can view waterbucks, hippos and lions. About an hour’s trip outside Yamoussoukro you’ll find The Abokouamekro Game Reserve. In Taï National Park you’ll discover the endangered species of the Colobus monkeys and the Pygmy Hippopotamus. You can perhaps even catch a glimpse of leopards and chimpanzees.
Wild life in Benin
Enjoy the beautiful nature and picturesque villages around Possotome and Bopa where it is possible to camp at the border of Lake Aheme. Take the pirogue to watch hippo's from close distance in one of the river site villages near Dassa-Zoume; the area of 41 hills. Go for a safari and watch real wildlife in National Park Penjari. Enjoy the rich population of animals, and besides the elephants, buffalo's, hippos, hyena's, monkeys and antelopes, it is also possible to spot a lion.
One Week Birding Around the Gambia
Day 1
Afternoon arrival and transfer to hotel with Gambia Experience.
Brief meeting at reception and local bird guide to discuss itinerary for the week ahead.
Dinner and overnight at Senegambia Beach Hotel
Day 2
Morning excursion to Abuko Nature Reserve
Lunch at Lamin Lodge
Afternoon visit Lamin Fields
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 3
Morning visit to Brufut Forest area
Lunch at Tanji Reserve Centre
Afternoon visit to Tujereng & Tanji village/beach
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 4
Leave hotel early with picnic breakfast to Banjul, cross with the ferry to the North Bank
Birding stops on the way
Picnic Lunch from hotel eaten on the way
Late afternoon Batelling East Track
Dinner and overnight at Tendaba Camp
Day 5
Breakfast at Tendaba
Morning Batelling South Track to the Kiang West National Park
Lunch at Tendaba Camp
Afternoon creek crawl / boat trip to the north bank of the River
Dinner and overnight at Tendaba Camp
Day 6
Breakfast at Tendaba
Morning Tendaba school area, airfield and Konko Ba area
Lunch at Kalagi River Side
Afternoon birding along the way back to the hotel
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 7
Full day excursion - morning spent at Marakissa area
Lunch at Marakissa River Lodge
Afternoon birding around Darsilami area
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Two Week Birding Around the Gambia
Day 1
Arrive to The Gambia
Transfer to Hotel
Brief evening meet at 7pm in hotel reception with our representative to discuss your itinerary for the week ahead
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 2
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning visit to Brufut Forest area
Lunch at Tanji Bird Reserve Restaurant
Afternoon visit Tujereng and Tanji Beach
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 3
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Excursion to Abuko Nature Reserve
Lunch at Lamin Lodge
Afternoon visit Lamin Fields and Yundum
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 4
Breakfast at Hotel
Full day excursion - morning spent at Marakissa area
Lunch at Marakissa River Lodge
Afternoon birding around Darsilami area
Dinner and overnight at Senegambia Beach Hotel
Day 5
Breakfast at Hotel
Drive to Banjul, cross by ferry to North bank (Depending on the ferry)
Travel North Bank road, making key birding stops along the way
Picnic Lunch from Hotel eaten on the way
Dinner and overnight at Baobolong Annex Camp
Day 6
Breakfast at Baobolong Annex
Boat trip: Travel by boat from camp to Sapu?
Lunch on boat
Afternoon local birding (walk from Baobolong Annex Camp)
Dinner and overnight at Baobolong Camp
Day 7
Breakfast at Baobolong Annex
Egyptian Plover/Basse and Kunkilling Forest Bansang Quarry
Picnic Lunch from Baobolong Annex eaten on the way
Dinner and overnight at Baobolong Annex Camp
Day 8
Leave Baobolong Annex camp after breakfast
Travel on the South Bank road
Birding stops on the way, particularly Jakhaly Pacharr rice fields
Picnic Lunch from Baobolong eaten on the way
Late afternoon Batelling East Track
Dinner and overnight at Tendaba Camp
Day 9
Breakfast at Tendaba
Morning Batelling South Track to the Kiang West National Park
Lunch at Tendaba Camp
Afternoon creek crawl / boat trip to the north bank of the River
Dinner and overnight at Tendaba Camp
Day 10
Breakfast at Tendaba
Morning creek crawl / boat trip
Early lunch at Tendaba Camp
Afternoon air field and behind Tenbada
Dinner and overnight at Tendaba Camp
Day 11
Early start from Tendaba Camp after breakfast
Mornig birding along the way
Picnic lunch from Tendaba Camp
Afternoon birding around Faraba Banta, Pirang, Bonto area
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 12
Early departure from the Hotel to Gunjur and Kantong area
Picnic Breakfast from Hotel
Morning excursion around the lagoons and Kantong Reserve
Lunch Kantong
Afternoon Boat trip on Alaheni river
Day 13
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning excursion to Fajara Golf Course, Kotu Ponds and Kotu Creek
Lunch at Hotel
Afternoon excursion to Camalou and Bund Road area
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 14
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning birding around hotel ground
Early lunch at Hotel
Leisure before departure