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Top 10 Day Trips from in Senegal, Senegal
Discover the best top things to do in Senegal, Senegal including Dakar city tour with goree island full day, FULL - DAY BANDIA PARK AND PINK LAKE (Minimum 2 Participants), FULL-DAY SAFARI AND PINK LAKE TOUR (minimum 2 pax), bandia reserve wildlife with lagoon of somone. Minimum 2 people. , Bandia - Pink Lake, The lagoon of Somone, Safari To Fathala, Senegal, Your professional Joal (the Shell Island) guide, Motorcycle Raid "Paris-Dakar", Half Day Tour : Explore Goree island.
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1. Dakar city tour with goree island full day
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Trip dakar city tour and Goree island, Dakar The capital of senegal with museum and monuments markets with all the important things round the city, Goree island the most slaves transit center in west Africa, the slaves house with the door of no return, with our service you will discover lot of.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By nicoletP9386BA
We had Mika Guisse as our tour guide during our entire 2021 Senegal and The Gambia trip. He was magnificent. He is so knowledgeable, patient and informative. He made sure our group got to experience so much more than what we would have on our own or with another tour guide. He got us to Goree Island, Kunta Kinteh Island, a Fulani Village where we were welcomed and got to meet the Chief, The Museum of Black Civilization, The Renaissance Monument, Senegalese wrestling, ATV riding and so much more. He even took us to the clinic to get our mandatory COVID-19 test which was needed to travel between Senegal and The Gambia and then back to the clinic to get the test again which was needed to travel back to the US. And the cost for the test was so inexpensive, we really got a bargain. He also took us to the marketplace to do some last minute shopping before our flights back home. We felt so safe with Mika because everywhere we went, everyone knew and respected him. Our group nicknamed Mika the Mayor of Dakar. Any questions you have about anything in Senegal or The Gambia, Mika is the best person for answers. Do yourself a favor and book with Mika and his team.
2. FULL - DAY BANDIA PARK AND PINK LAKE (Minimum 2 Participants)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Bandia Park reserve is one of the major attractions in Senegal for tourists staying in Dakar or nearby area. It is a conservation park that helps protect some African wildlife like giraffes, rhinos, a variety of antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles, tortoises and more. This tour will give you a chance to watch closely the wildlife in an eco-friendly nature. Also Pink Lake: Retba lake is amazing marvel of nature, know througout the world as Pink lake.It"s a famous for its remarquable pinkish-coloured water (due to unique bacteria and its strong salt content) that can turn to purple depending on the intensity of sunlight
Inclusions: 4x4 in Bandia Park and Pink Lake, * Private transportation, * All fees and Taxes, * Lunch at the Pink Lake, * Coffee / or Tea
Exclusions: * Alcoholic Beverage, * Soda
Reviewed By aunrikat
Lamine was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable, very passionate historian and educator. He was very patient and took his time answering thoroughly. I’ve visited and he was able to accommodate German, French and English translations of the history of the region. He was very clear about his own personal journey and Senegal and was able to give a very critical thought for perspective on culture, politics, globalization and then As well religion and the relationship between humanity and philosophies of economic development. He demonstrated humility, humor, patience, and fortitude with designing our tour schedule to accommodate flexibility And difficulty with my luggage. He made excellent food recommendations, and was also able to take pictures and facilitate taking pictures with the locals. Because he is well known for his good standing in the urban and suburban community, and the tourism sector, it was very easy to be the guests that he was helping and many people bargained with us with even more rigor because of our connection to him. Very much so I appreciate all of the care, the history, the passion, the knowledge that was demonstrated and it really helped us to assimilate into Senegalese culture on a very short trip. I am honored and so is my mother. When he grabbed us from Magic land, and the way that he introduced himself and explained how everything was going to work, I knew from that moment that we were in very good hands and very good company. I cannot wait to come back. Jerejef maitre! On y va a la gare la prochaine.
3. FULL-DAY SAFARI AND PINK LAKE TOUR (minimum 2 pax)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a wonderful option to get away from the city a bit. This one-hour drive from downtown Dakar offers great views of rural life. This full-day tour experience is designed to give you a mixed taste of the city from animals to culture and adventure. It all starts with an early visit to where you have a chance to spot Rhinos, Zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes, etc...on a private 4WD safari Jeep along with a professional safari guide. After the visit, we will proceed for a one-hour drive to the pink lake, 10 times saltier than the Atlantic Ocean. Very interesting to see how men harvest the salt from the lake and women unload it from the boat and pile it up. You will also be given the opportunity to visit a traditional Fulani village, meet with the chief and interact with the locals. Picture opp and possibility to swim in the designated swimming area.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By R5454AObriang
Oumar is an AMAZING professional! You’re lucky if you can ever find a guide who has both this much energy and knowledge about his topic. His English is excellent, his driver is competent and qualified, and this is a PRIVATE TOUR (wasn’t clear to me when booking, you have his undivided attention). If you have specific needs, sites you want to visit (or not) let him know and he will adjust the tour for you. I have a special diet and cannot eat most foods, and Oumar got me a bag of fresh fruits. Not interested in churches or mosques so we skipped them. Everyone on Goree Island knows him, and he thoughtfully advised on how to interact with the locals as they try to sell me stuff. Try the local Baobob drink. It’s sweet, you’ll love it!
4. bandia reserve wildlife with lagoon of somone. Minimum 2 people.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Trip tour Senegal is local guiding service with 14 years experience, and also we love to share our experience with you.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Foods and drinks
Reviewed By Jelilah W
Royal Tour is the best. I highly recommend booking when you’re planning your trip to Dakar, Senegal.
5. Bandia - Pink Lake
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a full day tour of the Bandia reserve with a 4x4 ride in the dunes of Lac Rose and swim in the lake while floating.
Inclusions: Bandia entrance fees, lunch, 4x4 ride to the pink lake.
Exclusions: Drinks, personal expenses, tips.
6. The lagoon of Somone
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3.7 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy this half-day excursion with a canoe ride in the lagoon, watching migratory birds, swimming in the sea and having lunch by the lagoon.
Inclusions: Transport to and from Somone, lunch, canoe trip.
Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, tips.
7. Safari To Fathala, Senegal
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3.3 based on 3 reviews
We depart early around 06.00hrs and head to Banjul for our ferry crossing to Barra. We will be welcomed into the Fathala Nature Reserve currently 2000 acres of a natural environment which many African Wildlife have now made their home. On our 4 X 4 vehicle, we will be able to follow the animal tracks through the wilderness in search of some of the species that roam the area. In just 2-3hrs, it is possible to spot Giraffes, Rhinos, Giant Elands, Zebras , Antelopes, Warthogs, Buffaloes to mention only a few – How lucky you might be? Don’t forget your cameras – this may be your only chance to take some amazing pictures! Lunch in the wild and drinks are available to buy during the day at the park. An optional Lion Walk of about 30mins if available for those who dare to take part (paid locally). Please bring along your passport and acquire your visa(s) if you required one plus yellow fever certificate. The ferry schedule and condition is beyond my control as it is a public ferry
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Private transportation, Ferry crossings and border formalities
Exclusions: Optional Lion Walk of €40, Entry clearance / visa fees
Reviewed By SugarGal
I throughly enjoyed my time with Ibrahim. He was a wealth of information about Banjul and was also patient with my numerous photo stops
8. Your professional Joal (the Shell Island) guide
The twin village of Joal and Fadiout are about 110km south of Dakar at the end of tar road that runs along the coast. Joal the birth place of the first president ( Leopold Senghor) is on the mainland while Fadiout is on a small island reached by a long wooden bridge. The island of Fadiout is composed entirely of oyster and clam shell that have been deposited over the centuries. The village of Fadiout covers the island and everything is made of shells. They cover the maze of narrow streets and are embedded the walls of the houses. The centre has a definite charm. The citizens of Joal and Fadiout are rightly proud of their religions tolerance. Christians and muslims live in harmony there, with Fadiout’s shrines to the virgin Mary and large church complemented by an equally large Mosque. The overall feel is one of harmony , and Fadiout has a very relaxed atmosphere. A huge ancient shell mound is reached by another woden bridge and is home to both a Christian and muslim cemetery.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch
Exclusions: breakfast, diner, accommodation and alcohol
Reviewed By josephsQ3998UY
Eric was an amazing guide! I highly recommend him, as he was super friendly and great company on our excursion to Bandia Reserve. I recommend that you reach out to him first before booking as he offers highly customizable experiences that will meet your needs and wants during your visit to Dakar. One of many highlights was after tasting the monkey bread fruit from the Baobab tree, on our way back he purchased us a bottle of the juice. I wish we had more time to take in the rest of the city and surrounding area with him, as he was able to tell us a out each building as we drove through the city to the reserve. Thank you Eric for providing us a wonderful excursion!
9. Motorcycle Raid "Paris-Dakar"
Transport by motorbike during the whole excursion. The trip by the tracks. The discovery of "Paris-Dakar.
Inclusions: Transfer A / R, motorcycle raid, fuel, helmet, insurance, escort
Exclusions: Drinks, personal expenses, tips.
10. Half Day Tour : Explore Goree island
Gorée island is world heritage site classified by the UNESCO. In other words ,this famous island was very active in slave trade ,and will from 1536 to 1848 ,year of the abolition of slavery ,the main transit center ,where 15 to 20 slaves will be shipped for the America's. Slavery will first start on the island practiced by the Portuguese in 1536 .On Gorée island ,we will open a chapter of the history of mankind with the visit of THE SLAVES HOUSE and its famous "DOOR OF NO RETURN",which was the last link of the slave with the Motherland or Africa .Here you learn how Black people were abused,downgraded,brutalized by the slaves merchants ,and their collaborators for nearly 4 centuries .You will also see the 1830 French church ,the former French strongholds ,the birth house of the first black deputy at the french Parliament, the French governor's residence.In short you will learn a lot about the country's history, slavery, colonization and so on .
Inclusions: Ferry fees, Slaves house and museum fee, Lunch, Pick up offered from your hotel in Dakar to ferry Station for Goree island back l, And we take you back to your hotel in Dakar for free
Exclusions: Beverage
Reviewed By karrak
If you plan to explore Senegal outside of tourist resorts, contact Sogui who will give you deep insights in country and people. We (a group of 10 people between 30 and 66) went for 2 weeks on a round trip. Sogui, fluent in English, French, Spanish and local languages has provide us with a care taking package concerning transport, accommodation and spirit of special locations. He is trustworthy, reliable, open-minded and the best of all - he has a good sense of humour. We were able to customize our tour from the very beginning to suit our interest. He accompanied us from arrival at the airport till the last day of our trip. He was fantastic and was very helpful along the way in making itinerary changes where needed ensure that we had the perfect trip. He was always happy to help with a big smile! During our visit we learned a lot about the Senegalese way of living, their history and traditions as well. Thank you so much Sogui!! You are truly one of the main reasons we've fallen in love with Senegal. We would recommend you to all our family and friends for their future trips to your lovely country!
