Senegal - Coast and Delta Explorer
7 Days Starting and ending in Dakar
Visiting: Dakar, Goree Island, Langue de Barbarie, Saint Louis, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Touba, Palmarin, Mar Lodj, Joal Fadiouth
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
18-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Senegal with the "Coast and Delta Explorer" tour, a cultural and historical odyssey that promises an unforgettable experience. This tour invites you to explore the haunting beauty of Goree Island and its poignant slave heritage, including the infamous 'Point of No Return.' Wander through the charming old town of Saint Louis, a place where history whispers through the streets. Discover the natural wonders of Djoudj National Park, home to vast flocks of pelicans and flamingos, offering spectacular photography opportunities. With a blend of cultural insights, historical depth, and natural beauty, this tour is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Senegal's heritage and wildlife. From boat cruises to sightseeing, every aspect of this tour is designed to provide an enriching and enlightening experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Dakar
Location: Dakar
Accommodation Name: Ibis Dakar or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Dakar and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Ibis Dakar or similar (D)
Day 2 : Dakar City Tour – Goree Island – Pink Lake – Langue De Barbarie
Location: Goree Island, Langue de Barbarie, Dakar
Accommodation Name: Ocean et Savane Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we take a city tour of Dakar. Highlights include the Presidential Palace, Republic Square and Soweto Square to see the National Assembly. We then drive to the Cathedral du Souvenir Africain and the train station, with its elegant and inspiring façade, and is the region´s oldest major transit hub. Visit the Museum of Black Civilizations, the museum is dedicated to African civilizations, a place of civilizational encounter and dialogue between cultures before we catch a ferry to Goree Island. On arrival we visit the house of slaves, a living testimony of the times of slavery, where you se the ‘door of no return’ where slaves were allegedly sent through to board boats. Continue to visit the town square and Catholic Church before stopping at the historical museum. Return to Dakar for the second part of the city tour, visit of the Great Mosque Massalikoul Djinaan, University “Cheikh Anta Diop”, the monument of the African Renaissance, the divinity Mosque on the West Corniche, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the “Village des Arts” composed of fifty-two artist’s studios (ateliers). Next depart to Retba Lake, also nicknamed Pink, nestled between white sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Tour of the lake and see how women harvest the salt from the depth of the lake. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Ocean et Savane Lodge located in Langue de Barbarie National Park in front of the river. Enjoy a beautiful sunset in front the river. Dinner and overnight in Ocean et Savane Lodge or similar (BLD)
Day 3 : Langue De Barbarie – Saint Louis
Location: Langue de Barbarie, Saint Louis
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Residence or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the morning at leisure. After lunch we head to St. Louis, Senegal's first capital, and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch at a local restaurant, before enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride around the city. Visit the fisherman's district, the lively fishing community of Guet N'Dar in the “Langue de Barbarie”, a magical place with dozens of pirogues used for local fishing as well as the Cathedral, situated next to the Governor's Palace, an 1828 building. with a neoclassical facade and one of the oldest churches in Senegal. Dinner and overnight at Hotel La Residence or similar (BD)
Day 4 : Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Location: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Saint Louis
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Residence or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today visit Djoudj National Park, the third largest bird reserve in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A living sanctuary, situated in the Senegal River Delta, with a wetland of 16,000 hectares and 1, 5 million migratory birds. It is a lush setting with wetlands comprising lakes, streams, valleys and pieces of sand. Bird watching in a pirogue, with particular emphasis on the white pelican, cormorants, Gambian geese, ospreys, crocodiles, among other species. Return to St. Louis for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel La Residence or similar (BLD)
Day 5 : Saint Louis – Touba – Palmarin
Location: Touba, Saint Louis, Palmarin
Accommodation Name: Eco-lodge of Palmarin or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart to Saloum Delta. Along the slopes, you will have chance to meet the Peuhls breeders at the time of the regrouping of the zebus herds for the milking of animals. Then visit the holy city of Touba and its famous mosque. After lunch we continue our journey on the Saloum Delta in Senegal. Dinner and overnight at the eco-lodge of Palmarin or similar (BD)
Day 6 : Palmarin – Mar Lodj
Location: Mar Lodj, Palmarin
Accommodation Name: Ecolodge of Palmarin or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We take a canoe to cross to the picturesque island of Mar Lodj, just opposite Ndangane. Visit the villages of Mar Lodj and Marfafaco, home of the Sérère ethnic group. Lunch at the Essamaye camp on the edge of the lagoon before returning to Palmarin in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Ecolodge of Palmarin or similar (BD)
Day 7 : Palmarin – Joal Fadiouth – Dakar Departure
Location: Palmarin, Dakar, Joal Fadiouth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart for Joal Fadiouth where we drive into a palm tree and baobabs forest. Stop at Fadial Village to admire one of the biggest baobab trees in Senegal then continue to Joal – Fadiouth. Drive through the forest of Samba Dia and charming “Serere” villages with traditional huts. Visit Fadiouth Shell Island by foot. Highlights include the cemetery for Muslims and Christians, the market, the church, and the white alleys where shells are ubiquitous. Have lunch at the restaurant of Taverne du Pêcheur of Joal before transferring to the airport for your departure flight* (BL) *if you are combining this tour with our Guinea Bissau tour, the departure flight to Bissau is at 1700hrs (subject to change) *if you are leaving Dakar for the end of the trip, please book a flight after 1500hrs.
What's Included
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Arrival and departure transfers
Transfers from and to the airport at the beginning and end of the tour are included.
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Overland transport throughout with professional driver
All overland transportation throughout the tour with a professional driver is provided.
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All accommodation
Accommodation for the duration of the tour is included.
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Services of English-speaking guide / tour leader
The services of an English-speaking guide or tour leader are included throughout the tour.
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Entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary
Entrance fees for all sites listed as part of the itinerary are included.
What's Not Included
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Any airport taxes
Any airport taxes
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
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Visa – when required
Visa – when required
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Drinks
Drinks
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Items of personal nature
Items of personal nature
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Tips (Discretionary)
Tips (Discretionary)
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International Flights
International flights are not included
Mode of Transport
Travelers will be transported across Senegal in comfort, with professional drivers navigating the overland routes. From arrival to departure, all transfers are included, ensuring a seamless journey.
Accommodation
Guests will enjoy a variety of comfortable accommodations, ranging from modern hotels in urban settings to charming lodges in scenic locales, ensuring a restful stay throughout the tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of activities does the Coast and Delta Explorer tour include?
The Coast and Delta Explorer tour includes activities related to Cultural, History, Photography, Wildlife Tours, Boat/Cruise Excursion, and Sightseeing.
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What is not included in the Coast and Delta Explorer tour?
The Coast and Delta Explorer tour does not include any airport taxes, travel insurance, visa – when required, drinks, items of personal nature, tips (discretionary), and international flights.
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What are the highlights of the Coast and Delta Explorer tour?
The highlights of the Coast and Delta Explorer tour include exploring Goree Island and its slave heritage with its 'Point of No Return', visiting the charming old town of Saint Louis, discovering vast flocks of pelicans and flamingos at Djoudj National Park, visiting the holy city of Touba and its famous mosque, and exploring Joal Fadiouth and its unique Shell Island.
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What countries does the Coast and Delta Explorer tour visit?
The Coast and Delta Explorer tour visits Senegal.
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What is included in the Coast and Delta Explorer tour?
The Coast and Delta Explorer tour includes arrival and departure transfers, overland transport throughout with a professional driver, all accommodation, services of an English-speaking guide / tour leader, and entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary.
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How long is the Coast and Delta Explorer tour?
The Coast and Delta Explorer tour is 7 days long.
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Where does the Coast and Delta Explorer tour start and end?
The Coast and Delta Explorer tour starts and ends in Dakar.
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I’m a single traveller – will I feel out of place?
In a word, no. We get a good mix of single travellers and couples on our group tours.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We are happy to allocate a twin room to two single same-sex travellers. If there is no one else to travel
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, sorry this is not possible.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We offer fully transferable group tour deposits (excluding any flight payments which are always non-refundable). You can change your group tour booking up to 10 weeks before departure and not lose your deposit – we will put your deposit towards any new group booking as long as you travel within 2 years of the original departure date.
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Can I alter the tour?
On our scheduled departures this isn’t possible, simply due to the fact that you’ll be travelling with other people. However, if you like the look of one of our advertised trips but want to tweak it slightly, then we can offer tailor made itineraries just for you, to accommodate your specific requirements.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
There are no hard and fast rules about what type of people travel on Undiscovered Destinations’ group tours – we attract people from all ages, nationalities and walks of life. What you are likely to find though is that travellers share a similar outlook about travel. We tend to attract people with a curiosity about the lesser visited corners of our planet.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been going since 2004.
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