Bakary Bojang (Charlie)

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Gambia Birds Guide

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Gambia Birds Guide

Bakary Bojang (Charlie)

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Gambia Birds Guide

Bakary Bojang (charlie)

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About Charlie

professional Bird Guide

Bakary Bojang AKA "Charlie" is an expert gambia bird guide with over 20 years of experience in exploring the very best that the Gambia has to offer and can offer trips and tours for everyone from birdwatching enthusiasts to someone looking for an interesting day or just wanting to explore a little bit more of this fascinating country. We also offer trips beyond the Gambia to Senegal.

Gambia Bird Guide

Birdswatching Sites
in The Gambia & Senegal

Kotu Creek

The range of birds seen at the creek is amazing

Abuko Nature Reserve

Is the first protected area of the Gambia and the founder

Lamin Lodge

One of the many places where you can for the famous excursion

Brufut Woods

Brufut Woods is protected by the West African Birds Studies Association

Kartong Wetland

Kartong is a border village located at the end of the south coast

Farasutu Forest

This is the community forest situated in the eastern part of the Gambia.

Pirang Shrimp Farm

Scan-Gambia is another name for Pirang Shrimp Farm,

Tanji Bird Reserve

This is an officially protected area by the Department of Parks

Marakissa Woods

Marakissa Woods is not far from the border of The Gambia and Senegal,

Tendaba Camp

This is the most famous and the stopping point for an overnight

Georgetown / Janjanbureh

Georgetown was formally called Janjanbureh and it was built

Bansang

Bansang quarry is a very good site for spotting Red Throated Bee-eaters,

Fathala Reserve, Senegal

This is a day trip between the two countries The Gambia and Senegal.

Niokolo Koba Park

This national park is situated in southeastern Senegal

Best Tour Plans

All trips will include your transport, entrance to the protected area, and Bakary’s (Charlie) Service. You can be picked up from your hotel gate at an arranged time and returned to the same place at the end of the day.

Costal Trips

Full day £50 per person (£70 for a single birder)
Half-day £35 per person (£50 for a single birder)

NOTE: Lunch is not included in tour package

Upper River Trips

TENDABA

One night £200 per person to include bed and breakfast, evening meal and a boat trip.

FURTHER UPRIVER

Four nights (five days) upriver £350 per person to include bed and breakfast, evening meal, boat trip, and transportation.

BIRDING, CHIMPANZEES AND HIPPO TOURS

One night (two days) tours including evening meal, bed and breakfast, tickets, boat trips, and transportation.

£175 per person, more than three, £150 per person.

FATHALA RESERVE SENEGAL

£100 per person (single £150) including ferry crossing, tickets, transport, safari, water and soft drinks, and guiding fee.