Itinerary
- Day 1
Dakar
You'll arrive at Dakar airport and get transferred to your hotel. The capital sits on the Cap Vert peninsula jutting into the Atlantic, and you'll notice the vibrant music and colorful energy right away as you settle in.
- Accommodation
- (Lodge des Almadies oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Novotel Dakar oder ähnlich)
Landmarks Cap Vert 
- Day 2
Dakar - Gorée Island
Start with a city tour through Dakar, checking out Independence Square and the artists' village. After that, take a boat to Goree island where you'll walk through colorful colonial houses and quiet alleyways. The slave house (note it closes Mondays) offers important historical context about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll stay overnight on the island.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Principauté Gorée Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Porte Du Retour Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City tour of Dakar including Independence Square and artists' village
- Boat transfer to Gorée Island
- Visit to slave house on Gorée Island
Landmarks Independence Square Gorée Island Slave House on Gorée Island 
- Day 3
Gorée Island - Lac Rose - Lompoul Desert
After breakfast, head back to Dakar by boat, then drive to Lac Rose, the second saltiest lake in the world. You'll see traditional salt extraction methods during a drive around the shore. The route continues north with a stop at the turtle village in Noflaye where over 400 turtles live in a botanical garden. Later, transfer to Lompoul desert for sunset, ride a dromedary across the sand dunes, and experience djembe music during dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Okai Oasis Lompoul oder ähnlich), Hotel (Eden Lodge oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer from Gorée Island to Dakar
- Visit to Lac Rose and drive around the lake
- Visit to turtle village in Noflaye
- Dromedary ride over Lompoul desert sand dunes
- Djembe spectacle during dinner
Landmarks Lac Rose Turtle Village Lompoul Desert - Day 4
Lompoul - Saint-Louis
Travel north to Saint-Louis, Africa's first French settlement from 1659. A city tour takes you through streets with well-preserved colonial houses and horse-drawn carriages. You'll visit the distinctive fishermen's cemetery where fishing nets span across the gravestones. Free time lets you explore on your own or check out the Jean-Mermoz Museum, Photography Museum, or enjoy the jazz clubs and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Cap St. Louis oder ähnlich), Hotel (Residence Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City tour of Saint-Louis
- Visit to fishermen's cemetery
Optional Activities
- Jean-Mermoz Museum
- Photography Museum
- Jazz clubs and nightlife
Landmarks Saint-Louis Fishermen's Cemetery Jean-Mermoz Museum Photography Museum - Day 5
Saint-Louis - Djoudj National Park
Take a traditional pirogue boat to Djoudj National Park (November through April; Barbarie Ornithological Reserve other months). You'll see thousands of birds like pelicans, flamingos, and storks, plus crocodiles, lizards, and other reptiles. In the afternoon, a horse-drawn carriage tour covers Saint-Louis including the fishing district on Langue de Barbarie, the cathedral, government buildings, Faidherbe Bridge, and the mosque. Dinner wraps up the day in the lagoon island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in the heart of the lagoon island)
- Accommodation
- (Cap St. Louis oder ähnlich), Hotel (Residence Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Djoudj National Park or Barbarie Ornithological Reserve by pirogue
- Bird and wildlife observation
- Horse-drawn carriage tour of Saint-Louis
- Visit to fishing district, cathedral, government district, Faidherbe Bridge and mosque
Landmarks Djoudj National Park Barbarie Ornithological Reserve Langue de Barbarie Faidherbe Bridge Saint-Louis Cathedral - Day 6
Saint-Louis - Sine Saloum Delta National Park
Head south after breakfast and stop in Touba to visit the Great Mosque with its distinctive four 66-meter minarets and a fifth 86.80-meter minaret towering above large domes, one of Africa's largest mosques. Continue to Toubacouta in the heart of Sine Saloum Delta National Park. This evening includes a short boat trip to bird breeding and roosting grounds, returning at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Keur Saloum Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Les Paletuviers Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Mosque in Touba
- Boat trip to bird breeding and roosting grounds
Landmarks Great Mosque Sine Saloum Delta National Park - Day 7
Sine Saloum Delta - Dassilame Serer
Travel to Dassilame Serer, a village that keeps its original traditions intact. You'll explore the fertile area with its farmers and colorful birds, and might come across a 'louma', which brings together villagers from surrounding areas for markets. Canoe through winding channels in the national park where you'll see oyster catchers harvesting mussels and fishermen in brightly painted pirogues. Visit Sipo island with its 80 inhabitants from three ethnic and religious groups. The day includes walks on sandy beaches, swimming, and animal watching from a viewing platform.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Keur Saloum Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Les Paletuviers Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dassilame Serer village
- Canoe trip into Sine Saloum National Park
- Visit to Sipo island
- Animal watching from viewing platform
Optional Activities
- Swimming in clear waters
- Beach walks
Landmarks Dassilame Serer Sine Saloum National Park Sipo Island - Day 8
Sine Saloum Delta - The Gambia - Casamance
Drive from Senegal through The Gambia (north to south) and back into Senegal's Casamance region, crossing the 950-meter Senegambia Bridge over the Gambia River. After roughly five hours, you'll arrive in Koubalan and settle into the village camp on mangrove forests. Spend the afternoon exploring the village before returning for dinner and a folklore performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Campement Koubalan oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Crossing of Senegambia Bridge
- Village exploration in Koubalan
- Folklore performance
Landmarks Senegambia Bridge Koubalan - Day 9
Casamance - Ziguinchor
After breakfast, drive to Ziguinchor fishing port and board a colorful pirogue on the calm Casamance River with lush mangrove vegetation and islands. Stop at bird island to see waders, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, and other species. You'll pass floating camps of night fishermen before reaching Djilapao village on a peninsula with an artistic museum showing daily life. Return to Ziguinchor for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Kadiandmoumange Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Pirogue navigation on Casamance River
- Stop at bird island
- Visit to Djilapao village and museum
Landmarks Ziguinchor Casamance River Bird Island Djilapao Village - Day 10
Ziguinchor - Cap Skirring
Start with a city tour of Ziguinchor, Basse Casamance's capital founded by the Portuguese in 1560 where Creole Portuguese is spoken. You'll see St. Maure market where locals shop and the French cultural center with authentic local-inspired design. Travel to Cap Skirring visiting Oussouye, ruled by a king always dressed in red, and the Kalamisso Center where physically disabled women work to improve their conditions. Stop at Edioungou for its famous potters. Finish the afternoon at Cap Skirring's beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Maya Hotel oder ähnlich), (La Paillote oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City tour of Ziguinchor
- Visit to St. Maure market
- Visit to French cultural center
- Visit to Oussouye and Kalamisso Center
- Time at workshops and discussion with center staff
- Visit to Edioungou and potters
Landmarks Ziguinchor St. Maure Market French Cultural Center Oussouye Kalamisso Center Edioungou Cap Skirring 
- Day 11
Cap Skirring - Elinkine
Head to the Christian village of Mlomp this morning, known for its multi-storey huts, and visit the traditional Diola Museum. Continue by car to Elinkine, the fishing center, where you can experience fishermen arriving with their catch. Take a pirogue to Kachouane island, then return by pirogue to the coastal resort of Cap Skirring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Maya Hotel oder ähnlich), (La Paillote oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mlomp village
- Visit to traditional Diola Museum
- Experience at Elinkine fishing center
- Pirogue trip to Kachouane island
Landmarks Mlomp Diola Museum Elinkine Kachouane Island - Day 12
Eco Park - Djembering - Cap Skirring
After breakfast, you'll head out on foot or by car to the Eco Park reserve to see various tree species and wildlife that are threatened with extinction. From there, continue to Djembering village where you can walk around the famous kapok trees and check out the pristine beach, including the traditional Bombolong Tam-Tam telephone located in the neighborhoods. On the way back to Cap Skirring, stop by Sangawatt's open-air museum where an anthropologist shares insights into local social customs and spiritual traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Maya Hotel oder ähnlich), (La Paillote oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Eco Park reserve (on foot or by car) to discover threatened tree species, flora and fauna
- Visit Djembering village and its kapok trees
- Visit Sangawatt open-air museum with anthropologist guide
Landmarks Eco Park Reserve Djembering Sangawatt Open-Air Museum - Day 13
Cap Skirring - Dakar - Saly/Mbour/Somone
A morning flight takes you from Ziguinchor back to Dakar, then you'll transfer to a seaside hotel on the coast in Saly, Mbour, or Somone. You'll have free time until dinner to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal Saly oder ähnlich), (La maison couleur Passion oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Flight transfer from Ziguinchor to Dakar
- Hotel transfer to coastal resort
Landmarks Saly Mbour Somone - Day 14
Saly/Mbour/Somone - Dakar
It's time to say goodbye to Senegal. Depending on your departure time, you'll transfer to the airport for your return flight. Beach extensions at nice beach hotels are available if you want to extend your stay.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Beach extension at one of the beautiful beach hotels
