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The Best of Senegal – 8 Days

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dakar

    Dakar
    Start point
    Dakar, Senegal (Azalai, 08:00 - 10:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Dakar and vicinity
  3. Day 2

    Dakar - Goree Island - Dakar

    Dakar - Goree Island - Dakar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride to Goree Island
    • Visit to ethnographic museum on Goree Island
    • Lecture by curator on history of Goree
    • Visit to Tilen Market
    • Visit to Grand Mosque
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    • Visit to Artisans Market
    • Dakar city tour
    Landmarks
    Goree Island
    Grand Mosque of Dakar
    Presidential Palace, Dakar
  4. Day 3

    Dakar - Pink Lake - Saint Louis

    Dakar - Pink Lake - Saint Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pink Lake
    • Interaction with salt harvesting women
    • Visit to Fulani village
    • Cultural and historical tour of Saint Louis
    • Exploration of narrow streets with multi-colored houses
    • Visit to Guet Ndar fishing village
    Landmarks
    Pink Lake
    Saint Louis
    Guet Ndar
  5. Day 4

    Saint Louis - Djoudj - Saint Louis

    Saint Louis - Djoudj - Saint Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Djoudj National Bird Park
    • Pirogue ride through bird park
    • City tour of Saint Louis
    Landmarks
    Djoudj National Bird Park
  6. Day 5

    Saint Louis - Touba - Sine Saloum Delta

    Saint Louis - Touba - Sine Saloum Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Touba and its mosque
    • Pirogue cruise through mangrove forest at Ndangane
    Landmarks
    Touba
    Sine Saloum Delta
  7. Day 6

    Sine Saloum Delta - Joal Fadiouth - Mbour - Saly

    Sine Saloum Delta - Joal Fadiouth - Mbour - Saly
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to thousand-year-old Baobab tree of Fadial
    • Exploration of Fadiouth island and market
    • Visit to cathedral
    • Visit to sacred Baobab tree
    • Visit to unique multi-faith cemetery
    Landmarks
    Baobab tree of Fadial
    Joal Fadiouth
    Saly Beach
  8. Day 7

    Saly - Bandia - Saly

    Saly - Bandia - Saly
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Safari at Bandia Game Reserve
    • Visit to crocodile pool
    • Discovery of Griot tombs in Baobab trees
    • Observation of native wildlife and bird species
    Landmarks
    Bandia National Park
  9. Day 8

    Saly - Departure

    Saly - Departure
    End point
    Dakar, Senegal (Blaise Diagne International Airport, 18:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration and activities in Saly

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  • Marilyn4.5•November 2019
    Its was the first time I took a private tour and loved it! Our guide Abou made all our wishes happen, we had a smooth...
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    Dear Marilyn, Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We are glad we were able to met your expectations. Should you future visits bring you again to West Africa, it will be our pleasure to be of utmost service to you again. Kind regards,
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    Ashley

    Asked on December 30th, 2025

    Is it possible just to book the shared room options as a single? Or do I have to pay the single supplement if there is no one to share a room with? In Senegal are you offereing tours every day? What is the average age of your travelers?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written December 2025

      The single supplement applies when you do not share the room. Our tour is a go from 2 persons; and if you are 2 you can take the tour from any date.

      We do not have tour every day. Please let us know when you want to take that tour.

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    Leanne

    Asked on September 15th, 2024

    I am looking to go to Senegal in November 2025 - I would like the The Best of Senegal – 8 Days package. When will I be able to book for next year?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written September 2024

      The cost of USD 4 299.00 per person is based on a group tour and a minimum of 2 sharing a room. The single room supplement is USD 865.00. If you want you can take this tour on Solo Traveler basis let us know so that we send you the cost.

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    Heather

    Asked on June 2nd, 2024

    We are a group of women mainly over 50 years, but active, moderate is best. We prefer luxury Hotels. We want to customize and simplify this tour a bit with: Goree Island, Dakar Highlights - Grand Mosque; Museum of Black Civilization; African Renaissance Monument, Pink Lake - Lac Rose and New Years Eve Celebration, Travel to Saly Senegal - Beach Day, Bandia Reserve, Boat Tour on Sine Saloum Delta, Medina Market

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written June 2024

      We will customize the program for your group. We note that you will arrive Dakar December 28 and depart January 4? Before we send you the customized program with luxury hotels, please let us know if you want to exclude Saint Louis which is currently Days 3 and 4.

    • H

      Heather

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      If we can do all the itinerary items below and also add St Louis, that would be amazing.

    • Continent ToursOperator•Written June 2024

      We have customized the program based on your main interests. Please note end December to early January hotels are busy.

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    Joe

    Asked on February 7th, 2024

    look to travel in the West Africa area starting the last week on dec 24 3-5 weeks. my wife will be with the 1st 2 weeks. would like to see as many countries as possible. from Senegal to Ghana, we have traveled to Africa 10+ times. would like to see some animals that are specific to that area, major attractions immersing in the local culture. we are not afraid to go off the beaten path.

    Tour Details
    • Continent ToursOperator•Written February 2024

      We have experience in tailored program. Based on your available number of days, we can propose you a combined overland tour of Senegal, Gambia, Bissau and Conakry in 2 weeks. If you have 3 weeks available we can include Sierra Leone and Liberia with a flight to Accra to stay for 2 nights there. Please let us know your approximate budget and also the hotel standing you prefer.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on February 7th, 2024

    I have a client visiting Dakar from Feb 28 - Mar 2 and would like a private tour to include Goree Island. I would also like to participate in a cooking class if possible.

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written February 2024

      Our program Best of Senegal, 8 days includes Goree Island and some of the most important sites / attractions of Senegal. We can include a cooking class either in Saint Louis or while in Saly.

      The cost based on a solo traveler is USD 5300.00 including:
      Private transportation, round trip transfers, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, 6 diners, an experienced english speaking tour guide, your cooking class with a native, visits and excursions fees, fuel and road tolls, guide and driver's allowance.

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    Elena

    Asked on May 14th, 2023

    how many people have already booked for the 12 of September? is this one a guaranteed departure date? Could you please eventually organize one or two nights of post-accommodation? if yes, how much would it cost per person?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written May 2023

      Presently we have one person registered and the tour is a go from 2 pax. In case there is no additional person and one of you decides to cancel the travel, we will then cancel this depart and that should be within a month before the tour start date.

      The tour cost is based on double occupancy. The single room supplement is USD 460.00. We arrange pre or post accommodation at USD 190.00 per night per single room occupancy. Double room occupancy is USD 240.00

      In case there is only 1 person on this program; and if she / he wants to still consider the tour, the total cost for solo traveler would be USD 4985.00

    • E

      Elena

      Traveler•Written July 2023

      My dates have changed. Is there anyone signed up for the November 13 departure?

    • Continent ToursOperator•Written July 2023

      We have a client interested in the same program but she is available from Nov 1 to 5 as start date. Would that work for you?

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    Andrea

    Asked on June 30th, 2022

    Do you require any COVID shots to join your tour? Travelling from the USA

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      Andrea

      Traveler•Written June 2022

      What is the single supplement for this tour? Planning to join in November 2022

    • Continent ToursOperator•Written July 2022

      It is mandatory to be fully vaccinated or have a negative result of COVID-19 PCR test not older than 3 days before entry. Exit depends on the conditions of the country of destination.

    • Continent ToursOperator•Written July 2022

      The single room supplement cost is USD 430.00. This applies if you are travelling with others clients.

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    Tracey

    Asked on April 4th, 2022

    Are your vehicles and accommodations air conditioned? Are people expected to wear face masks on the vehicles? I will be in Dakar about 10 days before the tour. Can I stay in the hotel but join the actual tour on Day 3 when we leave Dakar?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written April 2022

      For this travel period, we do not have registered clients. So the tour with a start on day 3 would cost USD 4125 based on a solo traveler and USD 1355.00 based on 2 persons sharing a room and from Day 3 of the tour.

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    Shannon

    Asked on January 14th, 2022

    I'd like to book a 8-day tour in Senegal for February. I'll be alone. Is it possible to make this trip alone for 1989 euros? And the second question. If I have to cancel my booking, can I get the money back?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written January 2022

      Yes, it is possibl to take that on a private basis but the cost for a solo traveler will be USD 4475.00.

      After payment if the tour is cancelled, we suggest a date report or using the amount for another tour in a different country we cover before we discuss about the condition of the refund.

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