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The Best of Senegal – 8 Days

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dakar

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

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Dakar and vicinity
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  2. Day 2

    Dakar - Goree Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride to Goree Island (20 minutes)
    • Visit to ethnographic museum
    • Lecture by museum curator on Goree history
    • Dakar city tour
    • Visit to Tilen Market
    • Visit to Grand Mosque
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    • Visit to Artisans Market
    Landmarks
    Goree Island
    Grand Mosque
    Presidential Palace
    Tilen Market
    Artisans Market
  3. Day 3

    Dakar - Pink Lake - Saint Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pink Lake
    • Interaction with salt harvesters
    • Visit to Fulani village
    • Cultural and historical tour of Saint Louis
    • Visit to Guet Ndar fishing village
    Landmarks
    Pink Lake
    Saint Louis
    Guet Ndar
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  4. Day 4

    Saint Louis - Djoudj National Bird Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Djoudj National Bird Park
    • Pirogue ride through bird sanctuary
    • City tour of Saint Louis (continued)
    Landmarks
    Djoudj National Bird Park
  5. Day 5

    Saint Louis - Touba - Sine Saloum Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Sine Saloum Delta - Joal Fadiouth - Saly Beach Resort

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Saly - Bandia National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Safari in Bandia National Park
    • Visit to crocodile pool
    • Visit to Griot tombs under Baobab trees
    Landmarks
    Bandia National Park
  8. Day 8

    Saly

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

    Optional Activities

    • Final excursions and activities in Saly (to be arranged with driver and guide)
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Number of tours

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12 to 90 years old

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    November 29th, 2019
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    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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    Traveled in November 2019
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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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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.

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      Heather

      TravelerWritten June 2024

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

    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten 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.

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    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten July 2023

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

    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten June 2022

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

    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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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    Senegal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, K. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, K.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Senegal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $149 is required to confirm your booking with Continent Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Continent Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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