Pink Lake – Lompoul Desert – Djoudj Park – Barbarie

DETAILED PROGRAM

DAY 1: DAKAR – PINK LAKE – LOMPOUL DESERT (About 168km/03h)
Morning road to Pink lake. Tour around  the lake, visit of the salt extraction area and a Peul village. Unforgettable sensation with a bath in the lake, and rinsing with fresh water. Lunch just in front of the lake and road to Loumpoul village. Transfer with 4WD to join our cam accommodation. After a warm welcome, enjoy sunset on the dunes. Dinner and overnight in Mauritanian tents in Loumpoul Lodge.

DAY 2: LOUMPOUL – DJOUDJ NATIONAL PARK- LANGUE DE BARBARIE (About 270 km/04h30)
Early breakfast and road to Djoudj birds Park, listed world heritage by UNESCO, it is the first water point right after flying over the Sahara desert for migrating birds. More than 350 species birds are coming each winter in this place: cormorans, pelicans, whistling ducks, Gambian geese, fishing eagles but also crocodiles, varans, warthogs, jackals.  Boat safari with an expert guide and observation of birds.  Lunch in Djoudj Park restaurant and back to Saint Louis. In the afternoon, traditional horse carriage to visit the historical colonial district listed among the UNESCO world heritage: Faidherbe bridge, the hold colonial’s houses, the city hall, the cathedral, the aerospostale museum and the fishermen’s quarter of Guet Ndar with multicoloured dugouts. Continuation to Ocean et Savane Lodge located in Langue de Barbarie National park to enjoy a beautiful sunset front of the river. Dinner and overnight in Ocean et Savane Lodge.

DAY 3: LANGUE DE BARBARIE NATIONAL RESERVE – DAKAR (About 280km/ 04h30)
Relaxation in this heavenly place or boat excursion in  the Langue de Barbarie National reserve.
Lunch in Ocean et Savane Lodge before return to Dakar late in the afternoon.

RATES IN EUROS PER PERSON (Rates are indicative and subject to change without notice)

Rates are indicative and subject to change without notice*

CANCELLATION FEES
D – 7 to D – 3 : 25 % of charge
D-2  to  no show : 50 % of charge

Included
Hotel mentioned o similar.
Full board (From lunch D1 to lunch D3).
Air-conditioner vehicle, driver and guide or driver/guide depending on the number of persons.
Al the fees for guide and/o driver.
All the fees for mentioned excursions and visits.

Not included
Drinks, water, personals expenses, Christmas and New Year Eve, tips.

Remarks
English or French speaking guide, others languages on request.
Accommodation in tents in Ocean et Savane Lodge.
Quads, 4wd or truck at Pink Lake  around  dunes and beach tour; please consult us.
From May to beginning October, Djoudj birds Park is closed and will be replaced by Guembeul reserve located in the Langue de Barbarie National Park.