From Dakar to Banjul

DETAILED PROGRAM

Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN DAKAR
Welcome to the airport and transfer to Hotel La Madrague.

Day 2 : DAKAR – TORTOISE’S VILLAGE – PINK LAKE – DAKAR (About 100km/01h30)
After breakfast, road to Noflaye.
Visit of the protection and reproduction center of  Geochelone Sulcata giant tortoise.
In the afternoon road to Pink lake, visit of the salt extractor area, visit of a Peul village.
Unforgettable  swimming sensation in the lake, and rinse with fresh water.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel La Madrague.

DAY 3  DAKAR- GOREE ISLAND –LOMPOUL DESERT (About 213km/04h)
Departure for a visit of Dakar.
Dakar is the centre of political, economic and cultural reunification of western Africa. Visit of the “plateau” district: the railway station, the city hall, the Independence square, the presidential Palace.
Typical and craft markets. Stops on request.
Crossing with the ferry to join the island. Lunch in the island.
The Island offers a harbour of peace and gentleness. Narrow and peaceful lanes and red ochre houses adorned with bougainvilleas impart indisputable charm on this town.
Listed among the Unesco World Heritage Sites, Goree is a veritable place of memory and contemplation: millions of people have passed before being taken to America to become slaves.
Visit of the slaves’ house, to the St Charles’ church, to the historical museum.
Walk into the alley and visit to the workshops’ painters.
(Museums are closed every Mondays)
In the afternoon, Road to Lompoul desert.
Roll in the dunes of sand, dromedary tour or walking tour in the dunes and wonderful sight of the sunset.
Dinner and overnight under Mauritanian tents in Ecolodge de Lompoul.

DAY 4: LOMPOUL-ST LOUIS. (About 140km/02h)
Quiet breakfast and leisure
Camel ride in the middle of the desert, pedestrian walk in the dunes.
You can enjoy quiet and serenity of the area.
Lunch in the camp and continuation to St Louis.In the afternoon,
Traditional horse carriage to visit the historical colonial district Listed among the Unesco World Heritage Sites, the aero-postal museum and the fishermen’s district.
Dinner and overnight in St Louis in hotel  Mermoz  Saint Louis.

DAY 5 : SAINT LOUIS – DJOUDJ BIRDS PARK – SAINT LOUIS (About 120km/02h)
After breakfast (8h00), road to Djoudj National park (1h00), 3rd ornithological birds reserve in the world. Bird safari in pirogue (best period is from Nov to Apr) watching pelicans, cormorants, whistling ducks, Gambian geese, fishing eagles, and also crocodiles, snakes. Return to St Louis and lunch at restaurant La Galaxie to experiment Senegalese dishes. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight in Hotel Mermoz.

DAY 6: ST LOUIS-TOUBA-KAOLACK (About 300km/05h)
Early departure to the Holy Town of Touba, visit of the Grand Mosque of Touba
Continuation to Kaolack.
Visit of Kaolack: craft center, traditional cover market, sight of the mountains of peanuts and salt.
Dinner and night in Kaolack. Lunch in Relais de Kaolack.
Free time to relax at hotel near the Saloum river.
Dinner and overnight in Relais de Kaolack. Hotel.

Day 7: KAOLACK -KEUR SALOUM (About 70km/01h)
Continuation to Toubacouta.
This area is unique in its natural and wild beauty and was recently included by Unesco in its World Natural Heritage List of protected biosphere reserves. The Keur Saloum hotel is fortunate to be located in the heart of one of Africa’s most beautiful ecosystems.
Lunch in Keur Saloum.
At the end of the afternoon boat ride to the birds rest area
Dinner and overnight in Keur Saloum.

DAY 8 : KEUR SALOUM – RÉSERVE OF FATHALA – KEUR SALOUM (About 35km/45mn)
Early departure for the Fathala animal reserve (6000 hectares) for a safari ride with expert rangers.
Discover various African fauna, observation of West African mammals and reptiles: monkeys, antelopes, warthogs, giraffes, rhinoceroses, zebras….
Lunch in the reserve (home made pizza not included in the price).
Free afternoon. Dinner and in overnight in Keur Saloum hotel.

DAY 9 : KEUR SALOUM – KANILAI (About 200km/04h)
Road for the Gambian border through Karang and Barra until Farafenni .Pinic along the way .
In the afternoon, Safari in the Gambian reserve of Kyang West and continuation to reach the village of Kanilaï. Dinner and overnight in  Sindola Lodge.

DAY 10: KANIKAI – SERREKUNDA – BANJUL (About 90km/02h)
Road to Gambian city of Serrekunda, visit of the market
Lunch at restaurant Poco Loco in Kololi and continuation to Banjul, the Gambian capital.
In the afternoon visit of Banjul city, it’s museum, school and craft market.
Dinner at your cost
Night in Sunset Beach hotel.

DAY 10 TO DAY 15: FREE STAY IN SUNSET BEACH IN BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMODATION

JOUR 15: TRANSFER FROM SUNSET BEACH TO BANJUL AIRPORT

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 or similar.

• Full board from breakfast Day 2 to lunch Day 10. In BB from Day 10 to Day 15.( Banjul)

• Air-conditioner vehicle with fuel, driver and guide from Day  2 to Day 10.

• All the transfers

• Al the fees for guide and/o driver.

• All the fees for mentioned excursions and visits.

Non included

• Drinks, water, personals expenses, Christmas and New Year Eve, tips. Visa of Gambia ( About 30 €)

• Lunch Day 8 in Fathala.

Remarks

• English or French speaking guide, others languages on request.

• Possibility of rent, quads, 4wd or truck at Pink Lake for the dunes and beach tour; please consult us.

• From May to beginning of October, Djoudj birds Park is closed and will be replaced by Guembeul reserve located in the Langue de Barbarie National Park.