Two fantastic opportunities to join TV presenter and keen birdwatcher
Chris Packham for three days birdwatching
in The Gambia
Two trips:
17th - 20th & 24th - 27th February 2012
Two popular trips where you can join Chris for three days of birdwatching and photography in The Gambia with the option of spending an additional three days with him at Mandina Lodges in Makasutu Forest.
Introduction from Chris
Chris has been to The Gambia many times. In fact he's lost count but not lost enthusiasm for this fabulous country and the amazing birdwatching opportunities it offers. Chris: "Unlike so many places that one returns to, The Gambia actually seems to get better and better.
"So why is it so good? Short flights, no time difference, great hotels, fabulous food, friendly people, no crime, perfect climate, good value, and more birds than you could shake a stick at on your doorstep. Not that we shake sticks at birds of course! Many of the hotels have 'garden lists' that would make you envious and many others are just a short walk from a fantastic diversity of species, many of which will be entirely new to you if you have not 'done Africa' bird-wise. And they are tame 'ish', so it's an amazing place to perfect your photographic skills.
"Megan, my little girl who likes her wildlife (what did you expect?), loves it here too. You see it's not 'off the beaten track'; you can combine lots of fun with the fauna and keep everyone happy. Perfect for families who want a little more wildlife than lives around the pool! Lastly I'm starting a club. Nothing exclusive - please join. It's called the 'Kotu 100 Club' and you get instant lifelong membership when you've seen a hundred different bird species from the Kotu stream bridge. And you get to be president if you can do it in a day! Not easy but not impossible and on my next trip I'm going to 'dawn till dusk' it on the bridge and I bet fifty species is easy, seventy five. a hundred? I can't wait. See you there."
