Blog > Wildlife
With the new series of Married at First Sight UK on our screens, we are excited to see that the first lucky couple have experienced a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon to The Gambia! Read more
The 2024 birdwatching itineraries with celebrity wildlife presenter, Megan McCubbin were a hit and we are delighted to be able to offer them again in 2025! Here are this year's highlights, from Megan. Read more
Immerse in culture and wildlife on a once in a lifetime trip to The Gambia. From The National Museum of The Gambia to Janjangbureh! Read more
Nobody knows The Gambia’s birdlife like Malick Suso – Chris Packham’s go-to guide when he visits The Gambia. We had a chat to find out his best birding spots and what he loves most about his job. Read more
Easily accessible from The Gambia, our Senegal holidays in Casamance and Sine Saloum are perfect for anyone seeking a tranquil back-to-nature escape. Read more
Fathala Wildlife Reserve is a success story for combining conservation and tourism. Covering 5000 acres, the park allows guests to visit an original stretch of African wilderness. Read more
Clarabel and Karen from The Gambia Experience visited Birdfair for the first time on 16th August. Here's what they thought... Read more
Come and join The Gambia Experience at The Global Birdfair from 12th-14th July 2024 - the biggest birding event in the whole of the UK! Read more
Author, Shirley Cherry, shares the story behind her fabulous new children’s book set in The Gambia, Musa and the Incredibirds. Read more
Bijilo Forest Park, or Monkey Park as it's commonly called, is well known to visitors to The Gambia but it's under threat and needs your help to survive. Read more
Explore the waterways at Tanji Bird Reserve aboard a kayak or canoe, spotting numerous bird species as you go. Read more
Stacey, from our content team, recently paid a visit to the annual Rutland Birdfair to see what it was all about. Read more
Discover some of our favourite places in Senegal... Read more
Here we share some of our favourite photography of the birdlife in The Gambia. What will you get the opportunity to see when you visit? Read more
Located on a tributary of The River Gambia in the heart of Makasutu Forest, holidays to Mandina Lodges during April offer long hours of sunshine, low humidity, and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. Read more
Chris Murphy travelled with The Gambia Experience at the end of last year, and here he describes his birdwatching experience, providing some useful tips for fellow birding enthusiasts... Read more
Kathryn from our marketing department recently returned from honeymoon in The Gambia and Senegal. Here she shares her photos from Mandina Lodges. Read more
We believe that to get the most out of a holiday in The Gambia, our guests should venture beyond the beaches and experience more. The wildlife in The Gambia is a fantastic place to start. Read more
Here are some of the best places to spot Gambian wildlife, and you don't even have to travel far! Read more
There are so many amazing bird species to be seen in The Gambia; here are just some of our favourites... Read more
Here we share our suggestions of hotels perfectly suited to birdwatchers, highlighting some of their differences to help you select your perfect property. Read more
Rustic – maybe. Personal service – of course. All mod cons – possibly not. But without a doubt, a certain something that raises it above the norm. Read more
Make the most of our twin-centre and multi-centre holiday offerings and combine your getaway to The Gambia with a stay in neighbouring Senegal. Read more
Louise, our PR Executive, shares why there has never been a better time to visit The Gambia, known affectionately as the Smiling Coast of Africa. Read more
Do you find that seven nights away simply isn’t enough, but you can rarely spare the time for a two-week break? Read more
One of my favourites beach bars come restaurants to visit in The Gambia, Calypso is in an idyllic spot, surrounded by wildlife, by Cape Point Beach. Read more
Get up, close and personal with the diverse and fascinating wildlife of The Gambia. Read more
Though common in The Gambia, the Hooded Vulture is considered critically endangered globally. Here we look a little closer at this intriguing bird. Read more
A brief account of one family's holiday to The Gambia in April 2016. Read more
Drift along through the mangrove creeks, sipping a cool Julbrew while keeping one eye out for spoonbills or even a Goliath Heron... Read more
Our marketing executive Stacey writes about her very first experience of The Gambia and Senegal. Read more
A selection of photographs which highlight the beauty of wildlife in The Gambia, this World Wildlife Day. Read more
Looking for a unique experience which is quiet, tranquil and immerses you in nature? Mandina Lodges is a perfect choice - here are the best bits... Read more
Whether you're quite the twitcher, or simply love to experience a little bit of local wildlife, then come and see what The Gambia has to offer. Read more
Gambia product manager Karen describes her first ever trip across the border to neighbouring Senegal, plus a visit to Fathala Wildlife Reserve. Read more
A great opportunity for avid wildlife photographers. Read more
We profile the Western Red Colobus Monkey, one of The Gambia's most incredible inhabitants, yet sadly now an endangered species. Read more
A profile on the Western Grey Plantain-Eater, one of many fascinating birds in The Gambia. Read more
Introducing the Red-billed Hornbill, another of the many beautiful and fascinating birds in The Gambia. Read more
Thanks to James Fisher for his contribution to our 'Birds of The Gambia' series with this beautiful image of an African Paradise Flycatcher. Read more
Find out more about this stunning bird, including where and when you can spot it. Read more
What and where to see the wildlife of The Gambia, some of which you don't even need to leave your hotel grounds to spot. Read more
