Gambian Birdwatching Day Tour

This private half-day birding tour — about five hours — puts you alongside one of the resident expert guides who know The Gambia's coastal hotspots inside out. The country has over 560 recorded species, and a good guide will add 60 to 80 of them to your list in a single morning, taking in three of the top birding sites around Kotu. It's easy going and run in small groups of one to eight, with pick-up and transport, all park fees, binoculars and the guide's sharp eyes and ears included — so beginners need bring nothing but enthusiasm. Early starts are the rule, because the birds are most active in the cool first hours after dawn. Whether you're a serious lister or simply curious, it's the quickest way to see why The Gambia is one of the world's great beginner birding destinations.