Bird Watching Holidays - Feel Free Lodge In Gambia, West Africa

Gambia is a bird watchers paradise for the serious ornithologist, for the professional bird photographer and also for the casual birder.

Whether you want to target an iconic species like the Egyptian Plover or achieve a long bird list during your bird watching holiday, Jinack Island has lots to offer.

Imagine creating a bird watching holiday in West Africa that matches your specific requirements and make even the most passionate and adventurous birdwatchers’ dreams come true.

The geographical diversity and unspoilt beauty of the Island provides special opportunities for the study and research of other wildlife, flora and fauna. more on bird watching holidays in Gambia.

Some of the birds in the park include terns, gulls, Harrier eagle, tree pipit, woodchat shrike, wheatear, pygmy sunbird, European bee eater, osprey, heron, oystercatcher, brubru, yellow wagtail and many other birds.

Feel Free Lodge is built on the beach front on the exquisite Island of Jinack in The Gambia, West Africa. Jinack Island has been described many times as Paradise on Earth and is situated within the Niumi National Park

Feel Free Lodge has been constructed and is managed in partnership with community leaders of Jinack Niji.

The eco friendly accommodation consists of 4 double rooms and one family room, a bar and a restaurant. There are numerous outdoor seating and dining areas and the electricity at the lodge is 100% solar powered.

Enjoy exploring Jinack on a day trip, or stay over at Feel Free Lodge. Jinack Island is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a bird watchers paradise with many rare species nesting only on the Island. Multiple bird species and good birding can be found in the many different habitats.

If you are looking for a holiday with busy resorts, hassle, traffic, loud music, nightclubs, retail shops, television, big swimming pools, fine dining etc then you will have to go elsewhere.

However if you want deserted beaches, lush nature, peaceful surroundings, bird watching, amazing sunsets, beach and river fishing and experience what Gambia really is about then you found the right place.

We offer you a peaceful place to relax, unwind and enjoy your holiday. The lodge is also perfectly suited for team-building trips, workshops and small conferences. Please contact us directly to discuss group discounts, private bookings, specialised tours and beach side weddings.