Senegambia Birding

Senegambia Birding is a GTB-licensed bird and photography tour operator covering The Gambia and neighbouring Senegal, with on-the-ground lodges at Mandinari (Gambia) and Marakissa. Co-founded by Jim and Kaddy Sarr, the company positions itself as budget-friendly while still building itineraries around iconic regional birds including Egyptian Plover, Scissor-tailed Kite, and the area's diversity of sunbirds and bee-eaters. Tours combine full-board lodge stays with purpose-built photo hides and private vehicles, ranging from short Gambia-only trips to extended itineraries into Senegal's Niokolo Koba National Park, the Kousmar Scissor-tailed Kite roost, and the Casamance. Both English- and French-speaking guides are available, and the team partners with Belgambia Tours for culture and heritage add-ons. Packages typically run €440–620 for short stays, with tailor-made private trips for birders and photographers as the company's primary product.