The Gambia
The country of sunsets and birds
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 capital,
Banjul, and nearby Serrekunda offer
access to beaches.
Most common birds to be found in the Gambia:
- Spectacled weaver
- Blackcap babbler
- Red-billed hornbill
- Yellow-crowned gonolek
Learn more about the country and its birds. It is an amazing experience to watch birds in the Gambia as it has lots of untouched nature. You will quickly learn to love the easy-going mentality of its people, too. Gambians are of very friendly nature, don't shy away if they approach you.