Workshop
The Gambia in Style: Photography Special
Run by Naturetrek · Up to 8 people · Jan–Feb
About
An 8-day, single-base photography holiday at Mandina Lodges in the Makasutu Cultural Forest, led by wildlife photographer Oliver Smart with local bird guides. Early and late outings from the lodges target forest, mangrove and river birds, with two day trips including the Tanji coast.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:19 | Night |
| 07:19 | 07:37 | Blue hour |
| 07:37 | 08:03 | Golden hour |
| 08:03 | 09:07 | Soft |
| 09:07 | 11:18 | Medium |
| 11:18 | 15:14 | Harsh |
| 15:14 | 17:25 | Medium |
| 17:25 | 18:28 | Soft |
| 18:28 | 18:55 | Golden hour |
| 18:55 | 19:13 | Blue hour |
| 19:13 | 24:00 | Night |
3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.3 h | 4.0 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 4.9 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.9 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.3 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.6 h |
The workshop
- Where
- Mandina Lodges, Makasutu
- Length
- Not stated
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- Oliver Smart
- Skill level
- All levels
- Genre
- Birds
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Flights: Yes
£2,595 pp flight inclusive (25 Jan to 1 Feb 2028
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Banjul time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 07:37– | 18:28– | 11h 26m11 h 26 min | 56° |
| FebIn season | 07:33– | 18:43– | 11h 43m11 h 43 min | 64° |
| Mar | 07:17– | 18:49– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 75° |
| Apr | 06:57– | 18:51– | 12h 26m12 h 26 min | 87° |
| May | 06:44– | 18:55– | 12h 44m12 h 44 min | 84° |
| Jun | 06:44– | 19:04– | 12h 54m12 h 54 min | 80° |
| Jul | 06:51– | 19:07– | 12h 50m12 h 50 min | 82° |
| Aug | 06:58– | 18:59– | 12h 34m12 h 34 min | 89° |
| Sep | 06:59– | 18:40– | 12h 12m12 h 12 min | 80° |
| Oct | 07:00– | 18:19– | 11h 50m11 h 50 min | 68° |
| Nov | 07:09– | 18:07– | 11h 31m11 h 31 min | 58° |
| Dec | 07:25– | 18:11– | 11h 21m11 h 21 min | 53° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026