Birding in Gambia ( The Gambia ) (2 Viewers)

[aoor0708]

Returned from a 15 day bird photography in Gambia, together with a friend photographer. Unique experience, so many birds ...This is truly THE country for bird photography and spotting. The number of birds are to nummerous to list...ranging from the beautiful bee-eaters to frigatebirds, pelicans, large herons, vultures, hawks, eagles, falcons, 3 kind of Kingfishers etc...More than 400 species. Prices are very affordable and the country has a mild climate ( no too hot) Best period is November through April. Our guide ( Ebrima Ceesay ) recently started his own company Professional Bird Photography & Spotting Tours in Gambia . Country is poor, but very friendly people. To recommend.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, aoor0708 and welcome to the forum on behalf of the staff and moderators. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Bubbs]

Where did you make your base?

 

[aoor0708]

Where did you make your base?

We did not have a specific base, but visited 5 or 6 different lodges. Adjacent to the lodges were fields with birds, which we visited with the guide. Lodging was OK although not luxurious. Also several boattrips to go into the mangroves for different kind of birds.

 

[aoor0708]

If you visit the website : www.gambia-bird-photography-and-spotting.com , you wil find under TOURS the lodges we visited..the ones underlined give direct access to those lodges..hope this helps

 

[Farnboro John]

Ebrima is a top man and great company. Good choice!

John

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard aoor0708! Hope you enjoy yourself