Birding

Birding for beginners, dedicated enthusiast, independent travellers. With over 500 varieties all within easy reach of The Gambia, one of the best introductions to both tropical birding and Africa. Great opportunities exploring the rich diversity of birding habitats in The Gambia. Evergreen is an ideal location within walking distance to Tujereng forest, Tanji Bird Reserve is closeby and Abuko Nature Reserve within easy reach. Birding Trips can be arranged by the river in Foni Bessi, where you may find the Hamerkop Bird Nfrom there you can take boat trips, you will be amazed at the abundance of bird life along the river. You will see many differnet birds at Evergreen there many trees, shurbs, flowers and water bowels attracting a wide range of birds. Gambia is a small country, nothing is too far. We can organise for you transport, overninght stays, ornithologist to guide you and much much more for an interesting birding visit to The Gambia.

*Bird photos were taken around Evergreen Retreat & presented by wildlife, bird photographer Philippe Van der Steichel

Birding Tour

During your stay at Evergreen Lodge you will have 6 full day’s of bird watching with our registered bird guides, they can lead you to the most interesting locations in The Gambia.

DAY ONE
Birding around Tujereng Woods.
13:00pm lunch.
15:00pm birding at Tanji Bird Reserve and Tanji Beach area.


DAY TWO
Abuko Nature Reserve birding the whole morning.
13:00pm lunch break at Lamin Lodge
15:00pm birding at Lamin Rice Field for the rest of the day.


DAY THREE
Drive to Brufut Woods
13:00pm lunch
14:30pm We are going to Kotu Creek and Cycle Track.


DAY FOUR
After an early breakfast we are going to Bonto.
13:00pm Lunch at Sita Joyeh Lodge (Baobab Island)
Afternoon spent at Farasuta Forest.



DAY FIVE
Penyem Community Forest and Wetlands Marakissa.
13:00pm Lunch at Marakissa River Lodge
15:00pm Afternoon birding at Dasilam Wetlands and Sifoe Wetlands for the rest of the day.



DAY SIX
Today heading South of Gambia to Kartong around the old sand mining area and the beach.
13:00pm Lunch at Stala Lodge.
After lunch we take a boat trip on the Allahein River the border of Gambia and Senegal.

Price

Single. Half board including 6 full days tours with transport, includes lunch, excludes any alcoholic drinks and flights. £1,230

Double.  Half board including 6 full days tour with transport, includes lunch, excludes any alcoholic drinks and flights. £1,380