What visitors say

“I have known Yaya for about 20 years. His knowledge about Gambia and Senegal birds is phenomenal. The bird life in the grounds where he lives, when seen from the lodge, can keep any ornithologist occupied for hours. Yaya's trips around Gambia and into Senegal are enthralling as he knows where numerous bird and animal species can be located off the beaten track. He certainly looks after his groups of naturalists which have booked trips with him.”

“Yaya is an excellent birder and a well respected member of his community. I birded with Yaya in 2020 for three weeks. During that time he demonstrated extreme patience in helping everyone locate and get a good view of the birds. He was also very adept at navigating the borders between Senegal and Gambia. Yaya's English is excellent and he is very personable. Therefore, I would highly recommend him as a guide.”

“YaYa's knowledge of The Gambia and its wildlife, especially its birds is truly remarkable! We had an incredible trip with him in January and can't wait to return to The Gambia and Senegal this December.”

“This is how to experience amazing birds in Gambia - Simply magical. Yaya is an internationally recognised birdwatching guide who oversees the management of several reserves. We took a day tour and even in that short space of time we saw so many amazing species including lots of birds of prey, kingfishers, bee-eaters, hornbills, waders and warblers. Yaya is super friendly and helped to make the day truly magical which we won't forget.”