The Gambia Experience is thrilled to announce its participation in the UK's biggest birding event, the Global Birdfair. The event will be held from 12th to 14th July 2024 at its new site at Lyndon Top, with easy access to Rutland Water and the Lyndon Nature Reserve.

Visitors can find The Gambia Experience at the Nightingale marquee, across stands 42 and 43, where the tour operator will join forces with Gambia Tourism Board to showcase the incredible and diverse bird species of The Gambia. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about possibilities for birdwatching tours, which include its tours led by BBC wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin and The Gambia Experience's acclaimed guide, Malick Suso, a recipient of the Wanderlust World Guide Award for Wildlife & Safari. Sharing extensive knowledge and joined by a leading bird guide from The Gambia, the team will be on hand to answer questions and provide visitors with information on the great variety of birdwatching opportunities available.

"We are excited to participate in this year's Global Birdfair and to highlight the rich birdlife and unique birdwatching experiences The Gambia has to offer," said Natalie Ford of The Gambia Experience. "With over 600 species of birds, The Gambia is a birdwatcher's paradise, and we look forward to sharing info on our tours with fellow bird enthusiasts."

In addition to learning about the fantastic birdwatching opportunities, The Gambia Experience is offering visitors to the stand the opportunity to enter its draw to win a FREE 7-night holiday for two at Bakotu Hotel , a perfect base for birdwatching. (T&Cs apply).

Global Birdfair, often referred to as ‘the wildlife event of the year’, promises a weekend full of activities and learning opportunities for bird lovers of all ages. Single-day tickets are priced at £15, while a three-day pass can be purchased for £40. Discounts are available for students and individuals with disabilities, and children aged 18yrs and under can enter for free. Tickets can be booked online at the Global Birdfair website here.

In addition to daytime activities, the event will also feature a range of evening events, ensuring fun and entertainment for all attendees. The new venue at Lyndon Top offers a fantastic setting with beautiful natural surroundings, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

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About The Gambia Experience:
The Gambia Experience is a leading specialist tour operator to The Gambia, offering a range of holidays from birdwatching tours to luxury beach escapes. With over 36 years of experience, the company is dedicated to providing exceptional travel experiences and promoting the natural beauty and wildlife of The Gambia.

For more information on birdwatching holidays, including 2025 tours led by Megan McCubbin, visit Gambia.co.uk or call The Gambia Experience team on 01489 866999. 

NOTE TO PRESS: The Gambia Experience is a trade name of Serenity Holidays, an independent and fully bonded tour operator under ATOL 1866 and a member of ABTOT 5216, ABTA and AITO. For more information please email press-office@serenityholidays.co.uk