Bird Haven
 

Bird Watching•Bush Safaris•River Cruise etc. All to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable



Things To Do

Bird Watching – The Gambia is a paradise for the ornithologist. Hundreds of species of birds have been recorded in the lagoons and creeks.  The two acres of forest that we have preserved are haven for visiting birds and the tranquil environment encourages them to stay.

A short walk from the lodge are the bird sanctuaries at Brufut and Tanji. A little known but very special place is the reserve of Bijol Islands.  These are the only off-shore islands in The Gambia and are important roosting grounds for waders, gulls and terns as well as a breeding ground for green turtle.

Bush Safari – customised trips to the area of Kartong which borders Senegal and the unspoilt beaches of Gunjar and Tujereng are easily organised.

African music and drum making – local drum makers can visit the lodge to give tuition. We also know the best places for live African music.

We can also source the normal tourist trips around the Gambia:

  1. Stone Circles in Wassu
  2. River trip to Monkey island
  3. Bakau market and batik workers with a visit to the crocodile pool.
Lamin Lodge –cruise the beautiful mangrove swamps another bird watching haven.
   
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