Day 3: Gorée – Dakar – Pink Lake – Saint Louis
Morning ferry back to Dakar and departure towards Saint Louis, with a stop at Lake Retba (Pink Lake). Enjoy a 4×4 excursion around the lake, known for its changing pink hues, and visit a Peulh village. Lunch at a lodge before continuing to Saint Louis, the former capital of French West Africa. Visit the textile and medicinal herb markets before arriving at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Saint Louis – Djoudj National Park – Langue de Barbarie
After breakfast, departure for an excursion to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO-listed site home to thousands of migratory birds. Explore the Langue de Barbarie, where the Senegal River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch in the park, followed by a visit to Peulh villages. Return to Saint Louis for a horse-drawn carriage tour of the colonial city, featuring balconies of wrought iron and colorful wooden galleries. Explore the fishermen’s district of Guet N’Dar before heading back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Saint Louis – Lompoul Desert
Breakfast and departure to Lompoul, passing through the Langue de Barbarie, a coastal strip between the ocean and the Senegal River. Time for a swim before lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to the Lompoul Desert for a unique overnight experience in a tented camp. Enjoy a camel ride or explore the desert on foot. Traditional folkloric entertainment in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Lompoul – Touba – Kaolack – Toubacouta
After breakfast, journey towards the Sahel region, visiting Touba, the religious center of the Mouride Brotherhood, known for its impressive Great Mosque. Lunch in Kaolack, with time to explore its bustling market. In the afternoon, continue to Toubacouta, in the heart of the Saloum Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 7: Toubacouta – Saloum Delta
After breakfast, embark on a pirogue excursion through the Saloum Delta, exploring its mangrove forests and diverse wildlife. Visit Sipo Island, home to the Niominka fishermen community. Enjoy a barbecue lunch on a secluded island before returning to the lodge for an afternoon of relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Toubacouta – Joal – Fadiouth – Saly
After breakfast, departure towards Saly, stopping at Joal, the birthplace of Léopold Sédar Senghor. Visit the island of Fadiouth, known as the Shell Island, where the streets and houses are made of seashells. Explore its unique cemetery and traditional dwellings. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the artisanal fishing port of Joal, where you will witness the arrival of the fishing boats, a vibrant scene full of energy. Visit the fish-smoking and drying facilities, where traditional preservation techniques are still used. Continue to Saly, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Saly
Day dedicated to relaxation on the beaches of Saly, Senegal’s top seaside resort. Free time to enjoy the coastline or explore the surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Saly – Departure
After breakfast, free time for relaxation. Lunch at the hotel before the afternoon transfer to Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) for departure.
