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SENEGAL AND THE GAMBIA TOUR

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Duration

10 days 9 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

A Journey Through Senegal and The Gambia:  Exploring the Riches of West Africa

This Senegal and the Gambia Tour journey allows you to visit two of West Africa’s most biodiverse nations at once if you’ve always wanted to travel there. Senegal will enthral you as you discover more about its fascinating past. After that, spend two nights in the small Gambia, which is known for its namesake river and is a wildlife haven.  The cities of Senegal offer an excellent introduction to the culture of the nation. This journey begins in the capital city of Dakar, where you can see opulent mosques and busy marketplaces.

From there, you’ll go to the holy city of Touba and colonial St. Louis in the north.  To experience local life, you will also go to Senegal’s smaller cities and villages. You will spend time with the nomadic Fula herders, who have quite distinct lives from other ethnic groups in the area. Along with visiting the settlements of Fulani, Wolof, and Serere, you should also visit Fadiouth, an island formed completely of seashells. You will see historical landmarks in Senegal, such as the UNESCO-listed Sine Ngayene monolithic stones and the very large stone circles. Before entering the Atlantic slave trade, millions of West Africans came to Goree Island, which is outside of Dakar.

You will also make a stop there to observe this location Senegal’s natural treasures include pink lakes where you may swim and snap amazing pictures, as well as deserts. A quick safari is a must-do when visiting this region. In the beautiful baobab trees of Senegal’s Bandia National Park, rhinos, giraffes, and gazelles can be found. You will see historical landmarks in Senegal, such as the UNESCO-listed Sine Ngayene monolithic stones and the very large stone circles.

Before entering the Atlantic slave trade, millions of West Africans came to Goree Island, which is outside of Dakar. You will also make a stop there to observe this location. Senegal’s natural treasures include pink lakes where you may swim and snap amazing pictures, as well as deserts.

A quick safari is a must-do when visiting this region. In the beautiful baobab trees of Senegal’s Bandia National Park, rhinos, giraffes, and gazelles are mostly our welcome guest. The Gambia is a unique nation since Senegal entirely encircles it. You will board the ferry to cross the mouth of the Gambia River after spending five days in Senegal.

In conclusion, #Book this to enjoy the “Best of Senegal and The Gambia Tour”

Highlights

  • Dakar
  • Goree Island
  • St Louis
  • Camel ride in the desert
  • Desert camp at Lompoul
  • Touba
  • Kaolack
  • Sine Ngayenne
  • Jufureh
  • James Island
  • Banjul
  • Abuko Reserve
  • Saly
  • Sine Saloum River Cruise
  • Bandia Park
  • Pink Lake

Day 1: Arrival in Dakar, Senegal

Upon reaching Blaise Diagne International Airport, our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist and transfer you in a private car to your accommodation. Your guide, who will accompany you on your trip, will give you an overview of what to expect when visiting Senegal and the Gambia after you check-in. Spend the night at Novotel.

Day 2: Dakar and Goree island

After breakfast, begin the city tour of Dakar and its vicinity. The presidential palace and the main cathedral may be seen from Independence Place, the city's centre, and then you can continue down the waterfront road toward Soumbedioune Market and the mosque de la Revelation. You will see the differences between affluent residential neighbourhoods and other well-known neighbourhoods during the tour of Dakar. Additionally, you will go to well-known locations like Kermel before Tilen Market. Visit the Renaissance Monument next, which is higher than the Statue of Liberty at 164 feet and provides a stunning view of Dakar. The formerly divisive bronze statue is now a well-liked tourist destination in the area. Visit the Museum of African Civilization, Africa's most contemporary museum. This enormous four-story structure was built to meet the ambitions of Leopold Sedar Senghor, Senegal's first president. In the afternoon, you will take a 20-minute ferry voyage to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goree Island, which is both charming and notorious. Discover the typically peaceful streets adorned with pastel-coloured buildings from the colonial era. The House of Slaves, one of the most well-known structures in this area, is a historical record of Goree. See the "Door of No Return," which millions of people travelled through en route to becoming slaves. Enjoy your supper, and overnight at Novotel.

Day 3: Dakar-St Louis-Lompoul

After breakfast, Travel to the northern colonial capital of Senegal, St Louis. The old colonial capital of Senegal, where you may stroll down the winding lanes between homes with ornate wooden balconies. And visit Guet Ndar, a bustling fishing hamlet. Proceed to Lompoul in the Senegalese desert after lunch. Take a ride on a camel to reach the summit of the dunes, where you can take in the expansive coastline panorama. Feel like nomads as you spend the night in cosy tents watching the stars or moon. Among the meals were: Dinner and breakfast Spend the night at the Lompoul Lodge.

Day 4: Lompoul- Touba-Kaolack

Have breakfast and then head to the sacred city of Touba after witnessing the sunrise in the desert. Take a tour of the Grand Mosque, the biggest and most exquisite in all of West Africa. You will discover the background of Touba, one of the most important cities in West Africa, and Cheikh Ahmadou Mbacke, the founder of Mouridism. Similar to the Vatican in Italy, Touba is an autonomous city. Make stops in Fulani and Wolof communities en route to Kaolack from Touba. When you get to Kaolack, check into your hotel and then go to the local market. At night eats and Sleeping at the Relais de Kaolack

Day 5: Kaolack to Sine Ngayenne to Jufureh to James Island – Banjul

The first stop today is the Stones Circles of Sine Ngayenne Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sine Ngayene complex. There are 52 circles with standing stones in it. At the location, there are around 11,000 carved stones. The monoliths were taken out of the nearby quarry, which is also the source of over 150 stones that have been identified. We next proceed to Jufureh, the ancestor village of "Roots" star Alex Haley. You will first arrive in Albreda, a town well-known during the enslavement era for its Flag Pole, which many thought would grant freedom to anyone touching it following their escape from neighbouring James Island. See the remains of the 17th-century Portuguese-built Sao Domingo Church, which is thought to be among the oldest in West Africa. Arrive in Juffureh where the ancestry of Alex Haley and Kunta Kinte are traced. The restored original home of the Kinte clan is still occupied by the Kinte family.  Overnight at the Senegambia Hotel.

Day 6: Banjul-Abuko Reserve-Banjul

Today, we start our tour in the Abuko Nature Reserve, home to native wildlife and birds. For the city tour of Banjul and its surroundings, return to Banjul. Begin with the National Museum, which displays The Gambia's history and the nation's growth since colonization. Visit the bustling general market where you may buy anything from veggies and live poultry to herbs and potions. Visit Serrekunda, The Gambia's most populous area, in the afternoon to view exhibitions of various crafts, such as the exquisite Batik cotton and tie-and-dye items.  Spend the night at the Senegambia Hotel.

Day 7: Banjul-Saly

After breakfast, cross on the ferry and begin the journey back to Senegal. Arrive in Kaolack and visit the oldest (1500 years old) and largest baobab tree in West Africa. After that, we go on to the twin villages of Joal and Fadiouth, where you will see the church, the marketplace, the holy Baobab tree, and the well-known multireligious cemetery in the traditional Serere settlement. The peaceful twin village of Joal-Fadiouth is situated on an island made completely of seashells, with Joal on the mainland and Fadiouth connected by a 400-meter-long wooden bridge. We will go to the shell islands of Fadiouth, which are a representation of tolerance because they are home to Muslims, Christians, and Animists, and they are buried next to each other in a unique mixed cemetery. Proceed to the Saly resort and arrive in time to see the picture sunset over the ocean. Overnight at Royam Hotel.

Day 8: Saly- Cruise and Village

After breakfast, we depart to see a typical village in the Serère's area. The Serère people are the second-largest ethnic group in Senegal and are farmers. The Fula, the third-largest ethnic group in Senegal, are herders. Proceed to Ndangane, where we will sail through a mangrove forest along the Sine Saloum River. We make our way back to Saly in the afternoon, stopping at Mbour, one of the most significant fishing ports in Senegal, where you can observe the fishermen's hectic workdays and their price haggling. Make it back to Saly in time to witness the ocean's sunset. Spend the night at the Royam Hotel.

Day 9: Bandia Park

Today, after breakfast, set off on a morning drive to Bandia National Park for a short safari. Here, you'll have the chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including crocodiles, antelopes, rhinoceroses, monkeys, buffalos, impala gazelles, and more. The Park is also home to numerous bird species, such as small hornbills, grey herons, eagles, blackbirds, and kingfishers. Next, travel to the Pink Lake, a rare natural wonder created by a unique combination of microorganisms and high salt concentration, which gives the lake its distinctive pink hue. While the lake's colour has faded in recent years due to ongoing salt extraction for commercial purposes, it remains a fascinating site. Interact with the local salt harvesters and, for those seeking a bit of adventure, try floating in the lake's buoyant waters. If time allows, visit a nearby Fulani village before concluding the day's activities. Return to Saly in the evening for dinner and overnight at the Royam Hotel.

Day 10: Departure

Today right after breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward destination.

  • Arrival and departure support and guidance
  • Transfers between the airport and hotel for both arrival and departure
  • Lodging at the specified hotels
  • Private vehicle transportation
  • Proficient tour guides
  • Entrance fees to various attractions
  • Included meals are breakfasts and water
  • Overnight in a 5-star Hotel - Breakfast
  • Visa expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuity
  • Personal expenses like internet usage, and telephone charges

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