While a World Heritage Site as the third largest birding area in the world, it is at its best in January and February when the migratory birds are in residence. We drove from St Louis, a solid 1.25 hour trip each way, about 80% on...More

A long 4 hour drive from St Louis, some of it on rough dirt road. Absolutely beautiful with many types of birds, especially amazing pelicans. Go before birds leave for Europe in May. Must pay cash only entrance per person and car as well as...More

Sixty miles northeast of St Louis, the Djoudi National Park is a sanctuary for up to a million migratory birds. Boating through the wetlands, we came upon a colony of pelicans so densely packed on an island, you couldn't see the nesting ground. Pelicans swim...More

Beautiful landscape for pelican lovers :) little boats with local guides guiding you through of this lake with at least 130 different spieces.

If you have even a passing interest in birds you should come here. The boat trio lasts 90 mins and we was over 49 species of birds!( Plus some wart hogs). Pelican island (in late Dec) is full of Pelicans and their chicks. Get there...More

We had a wonderful time visiting this park. The highlight for me was the boat trip, with a visit to the Pelican Island. We saw formations of pelicans flying there, it was amazing. The wait for the boat can be a bit long, but it's...More

Early November, our guide for Senegal - Sogui Wade - took us to the Djoudj, where we spent one night at a hotel in the park. The hotel was just open for the season, so not everything was perfect yet. However, all mishaps were easily...More