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Wildlife Locations

2 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Abuko Rainforest Reserve

Abuko Forest Reserve is home to gorgeous birds like the startlingly-coloured violet and Guinea turacos, and some deceptively dozy-looking crocodiles. The tall trees here with their superb buttress roots are worth seeing in their own right, as are the reserve's rare western red colobus. Find Out More

  • Where: West Africa
  • Ideal for viewing: western red colobus, green monkey, violet turaco, blue-bellied roller, West African crocodile
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

Kiang West National Park

The park is an important area for Gambian wildlife, as most of the country's remaining mammals are found here, including Cape clawless otter, Guinea baboon, bushbuck and caracal. Over 300 bird species and many interesting species of reptile have also been recorded in the park. Find Out More

  • Where: Southern Gambia
  • Ideal for viewing: blue-breasted kingfisher, African blue flycatcher, white-backed night-heron, giant kingfisher, Guinea baboon
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

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Wildlife trips

Just a short flight from the UK, but ever-friendly and filled with avian beauty, the narrow country of Gambia, which follows the river of the same name, is perfect for a winter birding break.

1 recommended trip. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

West African Birdwatch

Join us for some superb tropical birding – including parrots, hornbills, rollers, bee-eaters, sunbirds, kingfishers and more than a dozen herons – all just six hours from the UK. The Gambia offers a fantastic variety of habitats and their birds within just a few miles of the river. Find out more about West African Birdwatch

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £2,745
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
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When to go

The Gambia has a long dry season from mid-October to June. During this period, the weather is usually at its best for wildlife viewing, beaches and the country’s roads are at their most accessible.

Seasons

  • Dry Season

    Nov to May: The dry season runs each year typically from November to May, and temperatures are less intense in coastal regions.
  • Rainy Season

    Jun to Oct: The Gambia has a tropical climate, with the rainy season falling between June and mid-October each year.

Wildlife events

  • Nov to Feb:

    European migrants arrive for winter