This 10 day cruise gives you the chance to marvel at the stunning beauty of West African nature, the rich cultural traditions, and the compelling history of the Senegal River. It is combined with plenty of land excursions. Highlights include: ➣ Admire the striking architecture of Saint Louis. ➣ Learn about the ancient traditions of the Toucouleur people. ➣ Feast upon mouth watering regional dishes in remote river villages. ➣ Live the nomadic lifestyle in Lompoul desert. Travelling by water enables you to reach off the beaten track destinations, which are otherwise impassable by road, whilst enjoying a more tranquil way of seeing the country. Please note, there is no river cruise from June to September.
Day 1 - Dakar
- An introduction to your Senegal river cruise
- Arrival transfer from Dakar airport to your hotel
- At leisure in Dakar
Day 2 - Saint-Louis
- Transfer from Dakar to Saint-Louis
- A city tour of Saint-Louis by a horse-drawn cart
Day 3 - Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Saint-Louis
- Cruise from Saint-Louis to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Day 4 - Richard Toll, Saint-Louis
- Cruise from Tiguet to Richard Toll
- Visit Richard Toll
Day 5 - Dagana, Saint-Louis
- Cruise from Richard Toll to Dagana
- Visit Dagana village
Day 6 - Dagana, Saint-Louis
- Cruise from Dagana to Thiangaye
- A visit to a Toucouleur village
Day 7 - Podor, Saint-Louis
- Cruise from Thiangaye to Podor
- Tour of Podor
Day 8 - Lompoul
- Transfer from Podor to Lompoul desert via Saint Louis
- A visit to the Lompoul desert
Day 9 - Thies, Dakar
- Transfer from Lompoul to Dakar
- A visit to the tapestry market in Thies
Day 10
- Transfer from Dakar to the airport
Senegal is a truly year-round destination. Temperatures hover in the high twenties most of the year, and if you stay near the coast the heat is unlikely to become unbearable even at the hottest times of year. The only seriously wet months are July, August and September, and even during these months you can expect pleasantly warm temperatures and lush greenery. November to May is the country’s cooler and drier season: tourism peaks between November and February so try March or April for a more tranquil visit with lovely weather.
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