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	Birdwatching in The Gambia

Birdwatching in The Gambia is becoming more and more poupular. There are plenty of birds, more than 576 species so they are not difficult to find. Gambia is less than 6 hours flight time away within the GMT time zone. No jet lack. Spend your first evening at the lodge watching the many birds around the fresh water pool. We guarantee you will add to your bird list before dinner. What do we offer - a pleasant lodge in the countryside, ecologically designed so as not to disturb the wild life especially the birds. A no hassle stay after a busy day out bird watching just relax and enjoy your evening meal and good company.

Hi! Come and see me at Footsteps in The Gambia

My bird list finished at 263 with more than 130
within walking distance of Footsteps.
This is the purpose built hide at Footsteps.

Giant black ground hornbill
( Male Abyssinian Hornbill ) very rare indeed.
Seen on the way to the beach from Footsteps
©Johan Mauch

Small groups our speciality.
7 nights accommodation. 5 days birding with Lamin our guide.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. ( a packed lunch is provided when out bird watching )
Cost 2 birdwatchers sharing £575 per person per week. Excluding flights.
Accommodation is based on 2 sharing. Single clients can be accepted with a £75 per week supplement.
Mixed groups can be accepted where 1 birdwatcher and 1 non bird watching partner can share a hut.).
Interested in bird watching but not a dedicated birder. Stay with us and we will organise activity days including bird watching for you.

Quote by Clive Barlow.
"Just sitting by the freshwater pool
at Footsteps Eco Lodge,
I identified 68 separate and distinct species
of birds in only 40 minutes"