Four and a half days of guided birdwatching with other like-minded individuals. The excursions will cover the best opportunities to see a wide variety of species. Add £185 to the price of your chosen hotel.
Full Day At Abuko Nature Reserve
Abuko, the principle nature reserve in The Gambia is home to over 250 species. The reserve is neither a zoo nor a game reserve but an area of 180 acres, which places emphasis on the protection and conservation of nature as a whole. A small piece of jungle habitat in the middle of the savannah.
Gambian Aviary
Set off to meet the 'dawn chorus' at Joyea Lodge on Mandina Bolong and take a traditional African dug out canoe through the mangrove creeks, to explore the narrow waterways around Kubuneh Island. After approximately three hours of exploration it's back to Joyea Lodge for brunch, in an area where up to 200 different species of bird-life have been found. After brunch, continue exploring with a leisurely stroll around neighbouring Kubuneh.
Full Day Tropical Birding
Visit Pirang, a Mandinka village and Kuloro Camp. The locality consists of scattered trees interspersed with tall grass, shrubs and wooded stretches.
Full Day At The Sewage Farm
Visit the renowned areas of Camalou Corner, Bund Road and a sewage farm, where the combination of estuary, extensive tidal flats and mangrove swamps are enhanced by the nourishment of sewage water. This makes a rich feeding ground for a variety of bird life.
Full Day On A Bush Trip
A combination of excellent birding areas are visited during the day to include Yundum, Lamin Rice Fields, Brufut and Marakissa Koro.
Pricing Information
Proposed dates for the Plover week are 16th November 2008 & 8th February 2009. Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.