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Saint-Louis Express

schedule 8 days / 7 nights
location_on Saint-Louis, Sine Saloum

Description

The essentials of northern Senegal in 8 intense days: aristocratic Saint-Louis, magical Lompoul desert, unique ornithological reserves and the great Touba mosque. A perfect escape combining colonial history, wild nature and African spirituality. A condensed but complete version to discover the gems of northern Senegal.

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Gorée Island Slave house, UNESCO Heritage
attractions
Pink Lake Rosy waters and salt harvesting
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Dioudj Reserve 3rd largest ornithological reserve in the world
celebration
Express Circuit The essentials in 8 days

Detailed Program

1

Day 1 : Arrival – Pink Lake

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the Pink Lake.

bed Hôtel chez Salim
restaurant Overnight
2

Day 2 : Dakar – Gorée – Pink Lake

Discovery of Dakar and excursion to the historic island of Gorée.

bed Hôtel chez Salim
restaurant Breakfast, Dinner
3

Day 3 : Pink Lake – Lompoul Desert

Visit to the salt flats and road to the desert.

bed Eco-lodge or desert camp
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4

Day 4 : Lompoul – Saint-Louis

Desert activities then discovery of colonial Saint-Louis.

bed Hôtel Diamarek or Cap St Louis
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5

Day 5 : Saint-Louis – Reserve – Koba

Visit to the ornithological reserve and road to the Ferlo.

bed Koba Eco-lodge
restaurant Breakfast, Dinner
6

Day 6 : Koba – Touba – Saly

Village visits and visit to the Touba Mosque, then road to the coast.

bed Hôtel Royal Saly
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7

Day 7 : Saly – Excursions

Day of optional excursions in the region.

bed Hôtel Royal Saly
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8

Day 8 : Saly – Departure

Final activities and airport transfer.

restaurant Breakfast
check_circle Included
check_circle 4x4 or minivan transport with fuel
check_circle French-speaking driver/guide
check_circle Visit to Gorée Island
check_circle Visit to the Pink Lake
check_circle Horse-drawn carriage tour in Saint-Louis
check_circle Visit to the Touba Mosque
check_circle Visit to Dioudj Bird Reserve
check_circle Village visits
check_circle Bottled water on board during the day
check_circle 1 night on a bed-and-breakfast basis (at Salim's)
check_circle 8 nights half board
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cancel Any other service not specified in the program