Gambia Safari, Tours & Holidays

The Gambia is a small West African country, bounded by Senegal, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It’s known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River.  Abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve includes monkeys, leopards, hippos, hyenas and rare birds, the main capital Banjul and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beach holidays.

The wildlife of The Gambia forms one of the most memorable elements of any trip to the country, offering endless unforgettable encounter opportunities, whether on the grounds of your hotel or in the realms of a sprawling nature reserve.

One of the best ways to spot some of The Gambia’s most famous species is to embark on one of our specialists’ guided safaris though others may prefer to go DIY and plan their own wildlife trips. Whichever way you choose to discover the country’s beautiful and intriguing inhabitants.

Hidden away in the beautiful African bush along a tributary of the River Gambia, Mandina Lodges is set within the heart of nature, and quite often you’ll find that during a stay here, nature will in fact come to find you.

Besides the several baboons and other monkeys that roam freely around Mandina, the birdlife discovered out on the water is incredible. An early morning canoe ride is a great way of catching the area’s birdlife at its most active, and you can expect to see an abundance of kingfishers, herons and weaver birds, amongst many other species.