Discover Senegal

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Although Senegal has a lot to offer, you could easily spend your entire stay taking in the sights and sounds of bustling Dakar, the country’s capital and gateway to West Africa. But don’t be tempted, as there are more interesting sites than your time will allow. Get away from Dakar and see some of Senegal’s gems including Pink Lake, a rare phenomenon located ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • African Renaissance Monument
    • Goree Island
    • Pink Lake
    • Saint Louis
    • Djoudj National Bird Park
    • Tapestry Factory
    • Touba(Holy city of the Mouride Brotherhood)
    • Door of No Return

What's this trip about?

    Although Senegal has a lot to offer, you could easily spend your entire stay taking in the sights and sounds of bustling Dakar, the country’s capital and gateway to West Africa. But don’t be tempted, as there are more interesting sites than your time will allow. Get away from Dakar and see some of Senegal’s gems including Pink Lake, a rare phenomenon located only an hour from Dakar, where the high concentration of salt and microorganisms gives the water its uniquely pink color. A twenty minutes ferry ride takes you to Goree Island, where the tranquil atmosphere and pastel colored houses betray Goree’s infamous past. If you are near Dakar on Sunday you may schedule a few hours to visit Abbaye de Keur Moussa, a Benedictine monastery built in the early 1900s and where Sunday mass is celebrated accompanied by traditional African musical instruments such as Koras, Balafons and Soft Drums.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDakar
End CityDakar

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Senegal

Attractions

  • St. Louis

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
    • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
    • Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
    • Transportation in private vehicle
    • Experienced tour guide
    • Meals indicated
    • Bottled water while on tour
    • Admission to listed sites

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Dakar, Senegal

On arrival in Senegal, our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Once you have checked you in, your guide, who will be with you throughout your stay, will brief you on what to expect during your stay in Senegal

Meal(s) Included: No Overnight at Hotel Farid or Similar

Day 2 Dakar – Pink Lake

After breakfast, begin the city tour of Dakar and its vicinity. From Independence Place, the heart of the city, you will pass by the presidential palace and the main cathedral before continuing by a seafront drive towards Soumbedioune market, and the mosque de la reve...

Day 3 Dakar – Goree Island

After breakfast, we depart by ferry to Goree Island, a now tranquil UNESCO World Heritage Site that has a quiet turbulent past. Explore the usually quiet streets lined with pastel colored colonial era buildings.  Among the most famous buildings here is the Ho...

Day 4 Dakar – Thies – Ngaye – St Louis

After breakfast, depart for the drive to Saint Louis.  En-route, stop in Thies, which is known for beautiful crafts, tapestries and baskets hand woven by local artisans.

Visit the Tapestry Factory and the Artisanal Village- a compound of thatched huts, home to ...

Day 5 St Louis – Djoudj Park – St Louis

This morning you will visit the Djoudj National Bird Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site), which is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. Situated on a major palearctic migratory route, this park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Some of the world’...

Day 6 St Louis – Touba – Saly

Today leave St Louis and head to Touba, the Holy city of the Mouride Brotherhood.

Get to know the only city in West Africa that is autonomous of central government, the residents pay no taxes. Touba is regularly compared to Vatican in its autonomous administrat...

Day 7 Departure Home

Today is at leisure for individual activities. At the right time you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,795
Price per day$399
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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ABOUT US
Continent Tours welcomes you with open arms into our captivating corner of the world. Since its inception in 2006 in Ghana, we have been able to carve a niche for offering bespoke services that exceed the most exacting expectations of our clients. With a primary focus on West & Central African destinations, no one knows West Africa better than our highly skilled and well-articulated bilingual operations personnel and local experts.

From operation centers in Ghana, Senegal, and Mali, together with a vast network of reliable partnerships, and fueled by the passion to share the wonders of Africa with you, we design truly authentic African experiences. From short city to week long beach holidays, cultural and historic expeditions, leisure and tailor-made tours for single travelers, families and academic travel groups.

Explore West Africa with us to Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, The Gambia, etc

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We serve as a strategic partner for corporate, cultural, government events/ conferences, and travel management services throughout Africa. We are a one-stop shop for all your travel needs ranging from:

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Cost of visa
    • Flights
    • Travel insurance
    • Gratuity for drivers and guides
    • Meals not listed
    • Personal expenses
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