West Africa

Senegal Dakar & Sine Saloum Delta

Duration7 days

LocationDakar, Senegal

Group4 persons

Rating

Discover Senegal in 7 days, from the energy of Dakar to the quiet mangroves of the Sine Saloum Delta. See Goree Island and the African Renaissance Monument, float on the pink waters of Lake Retba, and stay in an eco-lodge among the islands.

Dakar city tour and the island of Goree
Lake Retba, famous for its pink water
Boat trips and birdwatching in the Sine Saloum Delta
Ocean-view hotel and delta eco-lodge

A varied introduction to French-speaking West Africa. Day Safaris Adventures can arrange transfers and an English-speaking guide.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

7-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Dakar - La Teranga

Arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Transfer to your hotel. Welcome briefing about Senegalese culture (Teranga means hospitality). Evening dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Ocean-view hotel in Dakar (Radisson Blu or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Welcome
Dinner,
Ocean
Views

Day2

Dakar City Tour - African Renaissance

Morning Dakar city tour. Visit the African Renaissance Monument (52m tall - tallest statue in Africa). See the Presidential Palace and Independence Square. Afternoon visit to the IFAN Museum of African Arts - one of the oldest museums in West Africa.

Ocean-view hotel in DakarFull Board

Monument
Visit,
City
Landmarks,
African
Art

Day3

Goree Island - Door of No Return

Morning ferry to Goree Island (20 minutes). Walk through the historic island with no cars. Visit the House of Slaves and the Door of No Return. See the colonial fort, colonial houses, and the Women's Museum. Afternoon return to Dakar. Visit the Sandaga Market.

Ocean-view hotel in DakarFull Board

Ferry
Crossing,
Slave
History
Tour,
Market

Day4

Pink Lake (Lake Retba) - West African Wonder

Drive to Lake Retba (1 hour) - known as the Pink Lake due to high salt content and Dunaliella salina algae. Take a boat ride on the pink water. See salt harvesters working in the lake (women collecting salt). Optional swim (you float like in the Dead Sea). Visit a local Wolof village.

Ocean-view hotel in DakarFull Board

Pink
Lake
Boat
Ride,
Salt
Harvesting

Day5

Dakar to Sine Saloum Delta - Bird Paradise

Drive to Sine Saloum Delta (3 hours) - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check into your eco-lodge in the mangroves. Afternoon boat safari through the delta to see thousands of migratory birds (pelicans, flamingos, herons, kingfishers). Visit a shell island (islands made entirely of oyster shells).

Eco-lodge in Sine Saloum Delta (Les Palétuviers or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Drive,
Birdwatching
Boat
Safari,
Shell

Day6

Sine Saloum Delta - Mangrove Kayaking

Morning kayaking through the mangrove channels. Visit a Serer fishing village to learn about traditional fishing techniques. Lunch of fresh oysters and grilled fish. Afternoon visit to Fathala Wildlife Reserve (optional) to see giraffes, rhinos, and antelopes.

Eco-lodge in Sine Saloum DeltaFull Board

Mangrove
Kayaking,
Village
Visit,
Fathala
Game

Day7

Sine Saloum to Dakar - Departure

Morning birdwatching walk. Breakfast and checkout. Drive back to Dakar (3 hours). Last chance souvenir shopping at Soumbédioune Market (arts and crafts). Transfer to Blaise Diagne International Airport for departure.

No accommodationFull Board