Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Dakar
Dakar- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Farid or similar)
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in and orientation briefing with guide
- Day 2
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Farid or similar)
Included Activities
- City tour of Dakar including Independence Place, presidential palace, and main cathedral
- Visit to Soumbedioune market and Mosque de la Revelation
- Visit to Kermel Market
- Visit to Tilene Market
- Visit to Renaissance Monument
- Visit to Museum of African Civilization
- Ferry to Goree Island
- Guided exploration of Goree Island colonial-era buildings
- Visit to Door of No Return
Landmarks Independence Place Presidential Palace Main Cathedral Soumbedioune Market Mosque de la Revelation Kermel Market Tilene Market Renaissance Monument Museum of African Civilization Goree Island Door of No Return - Day 3
Dakar - Pink Lake - Lompoul Desert
Dakar - Pink Lake - Lompoul Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner watching traditional ballet performing Jembe drums involving singing and dancing around the campfire enjoying the constellations)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Lodge de Lompoul or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pink Lake to observe salt harvesting
- 4WD drive into Lompoul Desert
- Dinner with traditional Jembe drums performance, singing and dancing around campfire
Optional Activities
- Camel ride in Lompoul Desert
- Lunch at own expense
Landmarks Pink Lake (Lac Rose) Lompoul Desert - Day 4
Lompoul - Saint Louis
Lompoul - Saint Louis- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Cap Saint Louis or similar)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Saint Louis by horse-drawn carriage
Landmarks Saint Louis - Day 5
Saint Louis - Touba - Kaolack
Saint Louis - Touba - Kaolack- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Relais de Kaolack or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Grand Mosque in Touba
- Guided tour explaining Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and Mouridism history
- Stops at Fulani and Wolof villages
- Visit to local market in Kaolack
Landmarks Grand Mosque of Touba Kaolack Market - Day 6
Kaolack - Wassadou (Niokolo Koba Park)
Kaolack - Wassadou (Niokolo Koba Park)- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Wassadou or similar )
Included Activities
- Boat trip to observe hippopotamus colonies (subject to water level)
- Guided walk along Gambia River to observe local flora and fauna
Optional Activities
- Lunch at own expense in Tambacounda
Landmarks Niokolo Koba National Park Gambia River - Day 7
Niokolo Koba Park - Kedougou
Niokolo Koba Park - Kedougou- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Bedik Hotel Kedougou or similar.)
Included Activities
- Guided game drive at Niokolo Koba Park
- Picnic lunch
- Guided walk along Gambia River bank in Mako to observe hippos
Landmarks Niokolo Koba National Park - Day 8
Bedik Culture and Dindefelo Waterfall
Bedik Culture and Dindefelo Waterfall- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic at the foot of the waterfall), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Bedik Hotel Kedougou or similar.)
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional village of Bediks Lwol
- Trek to Peulh village of Dindefelo
- Walk to Dindefelo waterfall
- Picnic lunch at foot of waterfall
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Dindefelo waterfall
Landmarks Bediks Lwol Village Dindefelo Waterfall - Day 9
Kedougou - Toubacouta
Kedougou - Toubacouta- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Keur Saloum Hotel or Les Paletuviers or similar )
Optional Activities
- Lunch in local restaurant or picnic lunch (at own expense)
Landmarks Saloum Delta - Day 10
Fathala Reserve
Fathala Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Keur Saloum Hotel or Les Paletuviers or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided safari in Fathala Reserve
- Opportunity to accompany lions on foot
Landmarks Fathala Reserve - Day 11
Toubacouta - Joal Fadiouth - Saly
Toubacouta - Joal Fadiouth - Saly- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* ( Royam Hotel or Royal Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Joal village
- Visit to Fadiouth village and crossing the wooden bridge composed of oyster and shell
Landmarks Joal Fadiouth - Day 12
Bandia Safari Reserve
Bandia Safari Reserve- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* ( Royam Hotel or Royal Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Game drive at Bandia Safari Reserve
- Accrobaobab adventure including tree climbing and outdoor recreation
Landmarks Bandia Safari Reserve - Day 13
Saly
Saly- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* ( Royam Hotel or Royal Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Jet ski
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Golf
- Day 14
Departure
Departure
