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Gambia Bird Watching Tours

Welcome to Morgan Kunda Lodge, your premier destination for unforgettable bird watching experiences in The Gambia. Nestled adjacent to the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, our lodge offers unparalleled opportunities to explore the rich avian diversity of Gambia’s North Bank and Senegal.

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Example of Day Tours

Day One: Travel to Morgan Kunda Lodge and witness species like the Hawk Eagle, Grasshopper Buzzard, Ground Hornbills, and more. Afternoon birding takes you to the Senegal border for exotic species such as the African Hawk Eagle and Abyssinian Ground Hornbill.

 

Day Two: Early pick-up for bird watching along the North Bank, featuring the Egyptian Plover at Kaur Wetland and Bee Eaters at Wassu.

 

Day Three: Explore hidden birding sites and enjoy a boat tour through the Mangrove Forests of the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve.

Example of Multi-Day Tours

5 Night Tour: Travel through Northern Gambia and Senegal with stops at key birding sights like Njefat Island and overnight stays at various hotels, culminating in bird watching at Morgan Kunda Lodge.

 

7 and 10 Day Tours: Led by our expert guides Solomon Jallow and Karanta Camara, these extended tours offer comprehensive itineraries covering a wide range of birding hotspots and activities.

Experience the Beauty of the Gambia

Local tours

Our expert guides lead unforgettable birdwatching tours, but the adventure doesn't stop there! We also take you to explore the wonders of the River Gambia National Park, where you can spot hippos and chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Discover the mysteries of the ancient Wassu Stone Circles, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our local wetlands, either by boat or on foot. Join us for a journey that combines natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and cultural insights!

Wetland tour

 by boat or by foot

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River Gambia

National Park

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Wassu Stone Circles

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Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve Boat Trip & Birds Spotted

The Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve is home to 268 species of birds from 62 families. Here are some of the birds commonly spotted by our guests during their Wetland tour.

  • Black Egret / Heron

  • Blue-breasted Kingfisher

  • Common Sandpiper

  • Common Wattle-eye

  • European Bee-eater

  • Goliath Heron

  • Great Cormorant

  • Grey Heron

  • Pied Kingfisher

  • Pink-backed Pelican

  • Rose-ringed Parakeet

  • Western Reef Heron

  • Whimbrel

  • Woolly-necked Stork

  • Yellow-billed Kite

  • Mangrove (brown) Sunbird

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Meet Our Specialist Bird Guides

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Read guest reviews on our Tripadvisor

Don't just take our word for it! See more glowing reviews of Morgan Kunda Lodge on our TripAdvisor by clicking the link below.

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