This is an ideal introductory trip to Senegal, throughout which you'll visit its enlightening cultural highlights over 8 days. On this tour: ➣ Absorb the bustling, colourful atmosphere of capital, Dakar ➣ Explore the jazz-infused city of Saint Louis, the capital of the north ➣ Boat the delta and cycle villages of Sine Saloum on the west coast ➣ Visit Saly, a thriving coastal resort ➣ Reflect on the slave history of Gorée island. All the while you will meet the warm Senegalese locals, browse marketplaces and immerse yourself in Senegal's unique and upbeat way of life.
Day 1 - Dakar
- At leisure in Dakar
- Arrival transfer from Dakar airport to your hotel
Day 2 - Dakar, Saint-Louis
- Transfer from Dakar to Saint-Louis
- Excursion to Lac Rose
Day 3 - Saint-Louis
- Excursion to Djoudj or Langue de Barbarie Bird Sanctuary
- A city tour of Saint-Louis by a horse-drawn cart
Day 4 - Touba, Kaolack, Toubakouta
- Transfer from Saint-Louis to Toubakouta via Kaolack
- Visit the Great Mosque of Touba
- Explore Kaolack Market
Day 5 - Sine Saloum, Toubakouta
- A boat trip on the Sine-Saloum Delta
- A cycling tour of Missirah
Day 6 - Joal-Fadiouth, Saly
- Transfer from Toubakouta to Saly
- Visit Joal-Fadiouth, the shell island
- At leisure in Saly
Day 7 - Dakar, Gorée Island
- Transfer from Saly to Dakar
- A city tour of Dakar
- Transfer from Dakar to Gorée Island by boat
- Tour of Gorée Island and the House of Slaves
Day 8
- Transfer from Gorée Island to Dakar
- 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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