Pearls of Senegal.

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Dakar – Welcome to the Capital of Taranga
1 stop
1
Dakar
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Upon arrival at the airport, a transfer to the hotel will be arranged. Once settled in, guests will have their accommodation available to rest and begin their stay in the Senegalese capital. Hotel Casa Mara, Yaas or similar.
Day 2
Dakar – Gorée Island – Panoramic Tour – Traces of History on Gorée Island (UNESCO)
3 stops
2
Goree Island
After enjoying a full breakfast, we will head to the port of Dakar to board the ferry to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this sanctuary of memory, we will walk through its evocative, colourful colonial alleyways and visit the iconic House of Slaves — a deeply moving space that allows us to connect with an essential chapter of universal history. After lunch at a local restaurant offering a taste of the regional cuisine, we will return to Dakar for a panoramic tour of its most vibrant landmarks, discovering the contrasts between its historic legacy and the modernity of the capital. The day will conclude with a quiet dinner and accommodation at Hotel Casa Mara (or a similar category establishment), ensuring maximum comfort.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
3
African Renaissance Monument
After enjoying a full breakfast, we will head to the port of Dakar to board the ferry to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this sanctuary of memory, we will walk through its evocative, colourful colonial alleyways and visit the iconic House of Slaves — a deeply moving space that allows us to connect with an essential chapter of universal history. After lunch at a local restaurant offering a taste of the regional cuisine, we will return to Dakar for a panoramic tour of its most vibrant landmarks, discovering the contrasts between its historic legacy and the modernity of the capital. The day will conclude with a quiet dinner and accommodation at Hotel Casa Mara (or a similar category establishment), ensuring maximum comfort.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Our route then takes us to the Mosquée de la Divinité, where travellers can admire its distinctive architecture and immerse themselves in the spiritual atmosphere that permeates this place of worship, central to daily life in Dakar.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Dakar – Lac Rose – Lompoul Desert – From Lac Rose to the Saharan Dream of Lompoul
2 stops
5
Lac Rose, known locally as Lac Retba, is one of Senegal's most extraordinary natural wonders. Its waters turn vivid shades of pink thanks to the action of microalgae of the genus Dunaliella salina — a phenomenon that reaches its peak splendour when the sun is at its zenith. With a salt concentration comparable to that of the Dead Sea, the lake has for decades been the legendary stage of the Dakar Rally and the livelihood of the récolteurs, the salt harvesters who work daily on its shores, their skin coated in shea butter to protect against the extreme salinity. A unique landscape combining natural beauty, living tradition and a history still in the making.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
6
The Lompoul Desert is one of West Africa's best-kept secrets: an enclave of orange dunes and Saharan landscapes that appears, almost unexpectedly, just two hours from Dakar. With dunes reaching heights of over thirty metres, the area offers a genuinely Saharan experience without venturing deep into the Sahara. At sunset, the golden and reddish tones of the sand create a visual spectacle that is hard to forget, best enjoyed on foot or atop a camel. The night is spent at a camp of comfortable traditional tents, where a traditional dinner and the desert's star-filled sky complete a day of total immersion in the essence of the Senegalese Sahel.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Saint-Louis – Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary – A Sanctuary of Birds and Colonial Elegance in Saint-Louis (UNESCO)
2 stops
7
After breakfast, we will head to the Djoudj National Bird Park, one of the most important ornithological sanctuaries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aboard a boat, we will venture into its channels and lagoons to observe up close the impressive colonies of white pelicans, flamingos and cormorants, as well as the crocodiles and manatees that inhabit its waters. A pure nature experience in one of West Africa's most precious ecosystems.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Saint-Louis
On our return to Saint-Louis, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant selected by our guide, where we can savour Senegalese cuisine in an authentic setting. In the afternoon, we will embark on a guided tour of the historic centre of Saint-Louis, strolling past its faded ochre colonial facades, wrought-iron balconies and timeless streets. We will discover the iconic Faidherbe Bridge, the lively fishing neighbourhood of Guet N'Dar, and the essence of a city that blends the mark of its colonial past with the Wolof and Fulani culture of its present.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Saint-Louis and Touba: From Colonial Legacy to the Spiritual Heart of Senegal
2 stops
9
Touba
Touba is Senegal's holiest city and the spiritual heart of the Mouride Brotherhood, one of the most influential Sufi orders in West Africa. A visit here is a unique cultural experience that offers insight into the profound religious dimension that underpins Senegalese society. The highlight is the Grand Mosque of Touba, one of the largest on the African continent, its imposing minarets dominating the city skyline. Inside, we will admire the architectural richness of the complex and learn about the legacy of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, founder of Mouridism, whose presence is felt throughout the culture, art and everyday life of Senegal. Practical note: Touba is a holy city. Visitors are kindly requested to dress respectfully, covering shoulders and knees, and to remove footwear before entering the mosque
3 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Ndangane
After lunch, we will set off towards the Atlantic coast to reach Ndangane, a quiet and picturesque fishing village that serves as the gateway to the Saloum Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A landscape of channels, mangroves and sandbanks where the pace of life slows and nature takes centre stage. Arriving at sunset, with colourful pirogues rocking on the delta waters, offers a scene of great beauty that marks the beginning of one of the circuit's most special stages.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Saloum – Immersion in the Saloum Delta and Serer Life (UNESCO)
2 stops
11
Parc National du Delta du Saloum
Today you will dive deep into one of West Africa's most fascinating ecosystems. Aboard a traditional pirogue, you will navigate through the channels and mangroves of the Saloum Delta UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, discovering extraordinary biodiversity: water birds, centuries-old mangroves and sandbanks emerging from the calm delta waters. A picnic lunch in the heart of nature will complete this morning of exploration.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
12
In the afternoon, the adventure continues on land. On foot or by horse-drawn cart, you will venture into the savannah to visit a local village and share authentic moments with its inhabitants. Here you will have the opportunity to discover the culture of the Serer people, one of Senegal's oldest ethnic groups, and learn about their traditions, way of life and picturesque waterside settlements. About village visits: In the communities we visit, it is customary to reciprocate a welcome with a small gift as a mark of respect and gratitude. Your guide will present the offering on behalf of the group, following the protocol and cultural codes of each community — a way of travelling with sensitivity and responsibility. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest after a day full of experiences
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Saloum Delta, Joal-Fadiouth and Saly: From Ancestral Magic to a Paradise of Relaxation (UNESCO)
3 stops
13
Joal Fadiouth
We welcome you to one of the most singular corners of Senegal. Crossing the iconic wooden bridge that connects the mainland to the island, you will arrive in Fadiouth, a village literally built upon millions of bivalve shells accumulated over centuries. Its narrow streets, its houses, and even the ground beneath your feet are formed by this white, crunching blanket that gives the island a completely unique atmosphere. The most moving moment of the visit is the marine cemetery of Fadiouth, a place of serene and deeply symbolic beauty: here, Christians and Muslims rest side by side beneath a mantle of shells, in a living example of coexistence and tolerance that speaks volumes about the Senegalese soul. A stop that will leave no one indifferent.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
14
After lunch, we will take you to discover one of the most impressive living beings you can imagine: the Sacred Baobab, the largest and oldest specimen in Senegal. With several centuries of history behind it, this ancient giant is not merely a tree — it is a place of worship, a symbol of ancestral Senegalese spirituality, and a meeting point between the world of the living and that of the ancestors. Standing before it, it is impossible not to feel the weight and majesty of time. An experience that goes far beyond simple nature observation.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Beach afternoons to make the most of the final days in Senegal and bid farewell to West Africa with 100% nostalgia and magic.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Relaxing on the Beach, One Last Excursion and Farewell to West Africa
1 stop
16
Breakfast. We will have a free morning to enjoy the last hours of relaxation by the sea, letting ourselves be wrapped in the Atlantic breeze or browsing local craft shops to bring home a memento of Senegalese Teranga. For those wishing for one last dose of adventure, we offer the option of an excursion to the Fathala Reserve, where you can live the unique experience of walking alongside lions in their natural habitat. Alternatively, we also offer an excursion to savour oysters at the La Somone lagoon. At the agreed time, we will arrange a private transfer to Dakar International Airport (AIBD) for your return flight.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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