Gambia birdwatching tours

Birding & Photography Tours with Yankuba

Yankuba is one of the most respected and experienced bird guides in The Gambia. With his extensive knowledge of local birdlife and habitats, he will take you to the country’s finest birding hotspots. All arrangements can be made directly with him.

From the Senegambia coastal region to Tendaba, from Georgetown to even across the border into Senegal — together with Yankuba you can design a fully tailor-made birding or bird photography trip that matches your interests and pace.

Example Itineraries

9-Day Birding Experience

• 5 days birdwatching in the coastal region
• 2 nights in Tendaba
• 2 nights in Georgetown

Includes accommodation, bed & breakfast, dinner, and boat excursions.

Price: €750 per person

14-Day Birding & Photography Tour

A complete round trip focused on birdwatching and bird photography. Fully organized and including accommodation, meals, boat trips, and transport.

• 2 nights Tanji
• 2 nights Kartong
• 2 nights Marakissa
• 2 nights Tendaba
• 2 nights Georgetown
• Remaining days in the coastal region

Price: € 1500,-

7-Day Birding Highlights Tour

Day 1: Kotu Creek, rice fields, golf courses & boat trip
Day 2: Brufut Woods, Madiyana & Tanji waterhole
Day 3: Marakissa – rice fields & boat trip
Day 4: HBN Gambia Photo Hide
Day 5: Walk in Farasutu Forest & Farasutu hide
Day 6: Kartong & Gunjur – morning boat trip, Kartong gardens & rice fields
Day 7: Madinaba, Pirang, Bonto Forest & Pirang Ponds

Price: € 350,-

Photography & Media

The photos shown in the gallery (left) are among others by Paul van Giersbergen and were taken during his various photography trips in The Gambia. These are not hide photographs; hide images can be found on the general Gambia Photo Hide page.

You can also:

• View more photos by Paul
• Watch a short video of a boat excursion with Yankuba

Below you will find a selection of images from previous excursions.