Grand Tour of Senegal - 8 days tour

Discover Senegal’s diverse landscapes and rich culture, from historic Gorée Island to the lush Casamance region, on this unforgettable Grand Tour.

Day 1: Arrival in Dakar
Arrival at Dakar airport. Welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Dakar – Gorée Island – Pink Lake – Saint-Louis
After breakfast, explore Dakar’s colorful markets and the Soumbedioune craft village. Take a ferry to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the House of Slaves, a poignant reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. Return to Dakar and depart for Pink Lake (Lac Rose), a unique salt lake known for its pinkish hues. Visit the Peulh villages before continuing to Saint-Louis, the former capital of French West Africa. Dinner and overnight stay. Read More

Day 3: Djoudj National Park – Langue de Barbarie
After breakfast, head to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, home to thousands of migratory birds. Explore the Langue de Barbarie, where the Senegal River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Toubacouta – Ziguinchor
Travel towards the Casamance region, crossing into Gambia. Visit Banjul, the former British colonial capital, and continue to Ziguinchor, the heart of Casamance, known for its vibrant traditions. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Ziguinchor – Cap Skirring – Ziguinchor
Discover the Basse Casamance region, with its animist villages and ancestral rituals. Enjoy a beach break at Cap Skirring, one of Senegal’s most beautiful coastal destinations. Return to Ziguinchor for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Ziguinchor – Kafountine – Banjul
After breakfast, visit the traditional villages of Baila, Diouloulou, and Badiana. Cross into Gambia for a tour of Banjul, exploring its colonial past and lively markets. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Banjul – Saly
Depart towards Saly, passing through the “Tann” sand plains and small traditional villages. Arrive in Saly, a coastal resort town, and relax by the beach. Overnight stay.

Day 8: Saly – Dakar – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Dakar for a final visit to Gorée Island, the House of Slaves, and the Historical Museum. Lunch on the island before heading to the airport for departure. Read More