Testimonial by Bob Biggs

"Our guide was Tijan Kanteh or 'Tijan the Birdman' as he is better known. He is a very good birder, very good on bird calls/songs, knows all the locations and was a good companion."

Surfbird review

"If you are going to the Gambia, I would recommend Tijan, particularly if you want to be escorted by a guy who is very interested in birds, very good company and is likely to feel more like your friend than your Guide by the end of your trip.  I say this as someone who would normally never hire a guide.  I've birded [and driven] in several Countries in Europe, the USA, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago without a guide.  I like to find my own birds.  However, if I were to go back to the Gambia tomorrow, I would be straight back in touch with Tijan."

Birdtours review

"His general wildlife knowledge was excellent knowing about trees insects, reptiles, mammals. He was well known everywhere we went and well respected by the other guides. He was very considerate and a great chap."

Hows.org

"I can give you the name of someone I can recommend. Tijan Kanteh would be an excellent choice for most birders. I returned from a week in The Gambia on 4 December and used Tijan all the time, as I did in 2003. He's still the same cheerful chap and most people who come into contact with him are very pleased to have done so. He now has a different 9 seater van [ mainly paid for by myself and friends of mine!] and would be happy to take anyone around the area, which he knows like the back of his hand."

Bob Biggs

"We had an excellent day out with Tijan. His birding skills are exceptional, particularly his knowledge of calls. Tijan has his own transport which he uses for local trips; a small van that would comfortably seat six. He met us on our arrival at the Gambia outside our hotel and confirmed arrangements for our day out. We found Tijan good company and extremely helpful and gave excellent value for money."

Dawn Balmer & Peter Wilson

"This website has been constructed as a testimonial towards the professionalism and quality good humoured company Tijan can provide as a guide. We have found this to be almost unique amongst his peers and are prepared to vouchsafe his work and reliability. A responsible family man with an interest in all wildlife, specialist knowledge of bird fauna, the owner of quality reliable transport and good company to be with - after our 10 years “birding” in the Gambia we felt obliged to create this website for any potential new clients as a testimonial for his services."

Lynn and Danny Reynolds, Exmoor Zoological Park, North Devon