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Belgambia Birds Before Lunch
Private morning birding with Senegambia Birding™
Back in Kololi by lunch, with the afternoon free to enjoy the beach together.
Spend seven nights at Seaview Garden Hotel in Kololi. This holiday is designed for couples where one of you loves birdwatching or photography and the other prefers a leisurely day by the pool or on the beach.
Head out with your private local guide in the morning while your partner enjoys a slow start. They’re welcome to join whenever they feel like it. You’ll be back at the hotel by lunchtime, with the rest of the day free to swim, explore Kololi or relax together.
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8 days / 7 nights at Seaview Garden Hotel in Kololi
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Private morning outings with an experienced local bird guide
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Back at the hotel by lunchtime
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Free afternoons to spend together
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Full board throughout your stay
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Airport and hotel transfers included
Belgambia Birds Before Lunch
Private birding in the morning. Afternoons by the sea together.
An eight-day holiday in The Gambia for couples where one of you loves birdwatching or photography and the other prefers a leisurely morning by the pool, on the beach or exploring Kololi. Your partner is welcome to join any outing. Each morning trip brings you back to the hotel in time for lunch together.
8 days / 7 nights at Seaview Garden Hotel in Kololi · Full board · Private morning outings · Airport and hotel transfers included.
Your stay at Seaview Garden Hotel
Spend all seven nights at Seaview Garden Hotel in Kololi. Your room has air conditioning, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. In the afternoons, relax by the pool, head to nearby Kololi Beach or explore the Senegambia Strip together.
Day-by-day programme
1 · Arrival in The Gambia. We meet you at Banjul Airport and transfer you to Seaview Garden Hotel. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.
2 · Kotu Creek. Start with a guided birding walk and a boat trip on Kotu Creek.
3 · Mandinari and the Tanbi Wetlands. Explore the wetlands with your guide and spend time in our Mandinari photo hides.
4 · Lamin Ricefields & Abuko nature reserve. Enjoy a relaxed morning walk through the rice fields, with time to watch and photograph wetland birds.
5 · Tanji Beach & Bird reserve. Explore the forest trails with your guide and look for woodland birds.
6 · Kartong Wetlands. Spend the morning birding and photographing around the wetlands.
7 · Brufut woods. Finish the birding programme with a morning boat trip, looking for kingfishers and herons along the river.
8 · Departure. We transfer you from the hotel to Banjul Airport in time for your flight.
On days 2 to 7, you’re back at the hotel by lunchtime, and the afternoon is yours to spend together. We can tailor the programme to your interests and preferences, and your guide can adjust the order of the outings to suit local conditions.
Included in your holiday
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Seven nights at Seaview Garden Hotel in Kololi
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Full board throughout your stay
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Six morning outings with a private bird guide, vehicle and driver
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All entrance fees & boottrip.
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Access to our Mandinari photo hides during your visit
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Return transfers between Banjul Airport and Seaview Garden Hotel
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Local assistance during your stay.
Choose your arrival date and we’ll arrange the rest.
A holiday that gives back
Your stay supports local jobs in The Gambia. Through our foundation partnerships, tourism profits also help fund schools, healthcare and community projects.
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Rates for solo travelers & single rooms
This tour requires a minimum of two participants. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room.