Marine RESEARCH
Annual Expedition
What to expect?
Our annual Marine Research Expedition immerses you in marine conservation of The Gambia. From the chance to survey Critically Endangered Atlantic humpback dolphins, elasmobranchs and Endangered green turtles, to Marine Mammal Medic training, you will certainly see, do, and learn a lot!
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We continuously build upon previous years' work and findings and strengthen our projects to support conservation and local communities.
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Your expedition will be well balanced between work and play. After days of unique research and data collection, your evenings will be spent with your group taking part in dance lessons, beach bonfires, turtle night patrol surveys, djembe lessons and much more!
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Dates and coSTS
Friday 29 August - Friday 12 September 2025
£1250 per person; this includes airport transfers, accommodation with freshly cooked breakfast*, in-country transport, research permits, guide fees and extracurricular activities.
*Dinner may be provided depending on our accommodation type. Please read our information handbook for further information.
Flights are separate and are to be booked by the individual after paying their initial trip deposit (click here). Read more about flight information within our information handbook. Current flight prices typically range from £550-£850 for UK return tickets.
Example Itinerary
Our itineraries are bespoke for each trip and will be provided to you before your departure date. Below you can see a generalised itinerary of what to expect in The Smiling Coast!
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND BEACH
It’s always fun to welcome new faces to The Gambia! After the flight from the UK, often departing in grey, cold conditions, you will arrive to heat, sunlight, vivid colours and welcoming smiles!
After arriving at our base, we will head out for an evening walk along the beach, dipping our toes in the warm, tropical Atlantic as lines of egrets head to roost and the sun dips into the horizon. We will beachcomb as we walk while keeping our eyes on the tropical forest at the back of the beach. If we’re lucky, monkeys may be seen and distinctly tropical species will call from the edge of the jungle, including the palm-nut vulture, Senegal coucal and little bee-eater. By the end of our walk, the sun will be gone and bats come out to forage along the forest edge.
How to Book
Before you book your expedition, please ensure you follow our steps below!
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Join The Group
Use the link within your confirmation email to join your private expedition chat.
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Book Your Flights
Once you've joined the group chat and spoken with one of our team, book your flights!
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Prepare for the trip of a Lifetime
We will send you important documents such as a packing list and risk assessment to ensure you are fully prepared!
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