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GROUP TOUR GAMBIA IN THE RAINY SEASON / 15 DAYS / 14.07.2023 - 28.07.2023
In July, the breeding season (and rainy season) really gets going and Gambia turns beautifully green after a few rains. The birds sing and show off their full splendour. Insects and butterflies abound and chameleons show up more often. Despite the rain in July and early August, this is our favourite period. Mainly because you see many species you rarely encounter in the other months. Sometimes it can rain solidly for several days, with dry periods in between. Sometimes it doesn't rain for more than a week ... Keep in mind chances of showers if you decide to come to The Gambia in the rainy season.
This program is flexible and depends on transportation, local conditions, availability of camps and the latest sightings.
GROUP TOUR GAMBIA
Dutch tour guide / English birdguide
14.07.2023 - 28.07.2023 I 15 days
Double room / Price per person
BRIEF DAILY PROGRAM
Round tour from the mangroves at the coast to the savannah landscapes upcountry.
All camps and lodges in the program are close to the photo locations, so that we can make the best use of our time.
● ―― ● Day 1
BANJUL - MANDINARI RIVER LODGE
Arrive Banjul / 14km to the Tambi wetlands / Mandinari river lodge - room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 4
KOTU / BADALA PARK HOTEL
Monkey Park / Kotu bridge / Kotu rice fields / Badala Park hotel - room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 7
WASSU / KAIROH GARDEN KUNTAUR
140km drive to Wassu (high chance of Carmine bee-eaters in this season) / Overnight at Kairoh Garden - with ac.
● ―― ● Day 10
MARAKISSA RIVER CAMP
Marakissa wetlands / Marakissa hide / Overnight at Marakissa River camp. Basic room.
● ―― ● Day 13
TAMBA KURUBA LODGE
Gunjur / Tujereng / Kartong wetlands / Overnight at Tamba Kuruba eco lodge
Room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 2
MANDINARI RIVER LODGE
Photography/spotting in the Tambi Wetlands I Mandinari Area I Mandinari photo lodge. I Mandinari River lodge - room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 5
TENDABA CAMP
Various stops for photographing Northern Red Bishops I Woodland track Kwinella I Tendaba camp - air-conditioned room.
● ―― ● Day 8
WASSU / NJAU / TENDABA CAMP
Once more Wassu in the morning light / Njau (high chance of crocodile watchers in this season / Farafenni / Overnight at Tendaba.
● ―― ● Day 11
KARTONG / TAMBA KURUBA LODGE
Kartong wetlands / Kartong Beach / Overnight at Tamba Kuruba eco lodge
Room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 14
MANDINARI RIVER LODGE
Brufut woods / Lamin rice fields / Mandinari River Lodge - room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 3
KOTU / BADALA PARK HOTEL
Kotu Bridge I Nature trail Kotu I Boat trip Kotu stream I Badala Park hotel - room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 6
TENDABA CAMP
Kiang west quarries / Tendaba photo hide / Tendaba camp - air-conditioned room.
● ―― ● Day 9
MARAKISSA RIVER CAMP
120km drive to Marakissa / Penjem forest / Marakissa River camp - basic room
● ―― ● Day 12
KARTONG / TAMBA KURUBA LODGE
Relax day at Kartong beach / Tamba Kuruba Eco Lodge
Room with fan.
● ―― ● Day 15
MANDINARI / BANJUL
Mandinari River Lodge / Return to airport.