Planning a birdwatching trip to The Gambia? The Bird Watchers’ Association, The Gambia is the country’s professional network of licensed bird guides, helping visitors connect with experienced local guides for birdwatching holidays, photography tours, day excursions, and tailor-made birding itineraries.
Whether you are visiting for a single morning around Kotu Creek or planning a two-week birding tour across The Gambia, our association can help match you with a licensed guide based on your interests, travel dates, and preferred locations.
We welcome enquiries from independent travellers, bird clubs, photographers, tour operators, and international travel companies interested in birdwatching experiences in The Gambia.
Office Location
Bird Watchers' Association Office Kotu Creek Birding Hotspot Near Sunset Hotel Bijilo Forest Park & Cape Point Hotel Area Serrekunda, The Gambia
Email Address
info@birdguidesassociationthegambia.com
Phone & WhatsApp
+220 7535788
When you contact the Bird Watchers’ Association, your enquiry is reviewed by the association before being shared with an appropriate licensed guide. This helps ensure visitors receive professional assistance while supporting the association’s commitment to high guiding standards and fair opportunities for its members.
To help us respond as quickly as possible, please include:
• Your planned travel dates
• Number of travellers
• Birdwatching interests or target species
• Whether you prefer day trips or a multi-day itinerary
• Your accommodation (if already booked)
• Any photography or accessibility requirements
We aim to respond as promptly as possible with suitable guiding options.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24–48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birdwatching in The Gambia
The easiest way to arrange a birdwatching guide is to contact the Bird Watchers’ Association using the enquiry form on this page or by email or WhatsApp. Let us know your travel dates, where you will be staying, the number of people in your group, and any bird species or photography interests you have.
We will review your enquiry and help connect you with a licensed local bird guide who is best suited to your itinerary and interests. Whether you are looking for a half-day excursion around Kotu Creek or a multi-day birdwatching holiday across The Gambia, we can help you plan the right experience.
While it is sometimes possible to arrange guiding after arrival, we strongly recommend contacting us before your trip. Booking in advance allows us to recommend suitable guides, suggest the best birding locations for the season, and help organise transport or tailor-made itineraries if required.
Advance planning is particularly important during the peak birdwatching season between October and April, when many international birders visit The Gambia and experienced guides may already have bookings.
Yes. Our licensed bird guides can help arrange personalised birdwatching experiences based on your interests, available time, and level of experience.
Whether you are searching for target species, visiting The Gambia for bird photography, travelling with family, or combining birdwatching with cultural or nature experiences, we can recommend suitable locations and itineraries. Tours can range from a few hours to multi-day birding holidays covering forests, wetlands, river habitats, coastal reserves, and other important birding sites across the country.
The Gambia is one of Africa’s most accessible birdwatching destinations, with more than 550 recorded bird species found across a remarkable variety of habitats.
Depending on the season and your itinerary, visitors may observe colourful kingfishers, bee-eaters, rollers, hornbills, raptors, herons, egrets, waders, and many West African specialties. Our experienced local guides know where to find many of the country’s most sought-after species while also helping visitors understand the diverse ecosystems that make The Gambia such an exceptional birding destination.
The Bird Watchers’ Association represents a network of licensed Gambian bird guides dedicated to providing professional, knowledgeable, and responsible birdwatching experiences. By contacting the association, you benefit from local expertise, guidance from experienced professionals, and assistance in finding the guide best suited to your interests.
Our members have extensive knowledge of The Gambia’s birdlife, habitats, and seasonal bird movements, helping visitors enjoy rewarding birdwatching experiences while supporting local guiding livelihoods and promoting the conservation of the country’s unique natural heritage.