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Saint-Louis and the Sine Saloum Delta

schedule 11 days / 10 nights
location_on Saint-Louis, Sine Saloum

Description

Relive colonial history in the majestic Saint-Louis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then lose yourself in the mysterious Sine Saloum Delta. Between the historic city, the Lompoul desert, the great mosque of Touba and authentic Serer villages, discover a plural and fascinating Senegal. A guaranteed journey through time.

location_city
Saint-Louis UNESCO Historic city, UNESCO World Heritage site
landscape
Lompoul Desert A night under the stars in the heart of the Sahel
mosque
Great Mosque of Touba Largest mosque in West Africa
water
Sine Saloum Delta Pirogue ride through mysterious mangroves

Detailed Program

1

Day 1 : Arrival – Pink Lake

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the Pink Lake. Hotel check-in.

bed Hôtel chez Salim
restaurant Overnight
2

Day 2 : Dakar – Gorée Island

Discover Dakar and boat excursion to the historic island of Gorée.

bed Hôtel chez Salim
restaurant Breakfast, Dinner
3

Day 3 : Pink Lake – Lompoul Desert

Visit to the Pink Lake salt flats, then road to the Lompoul desert.

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

Day 4 : Lompoul – Saint-Louis

Optional desert activities, then road to Saint-Louis.

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

Day 5 : Saint-Louis – Bird Reserve

Excursion to the bird reserve, then continuation towards the Ferlo.

bed Koba Eco-lodge
restaurant Breakfast, Dinner
6

Day 6 : Road to Sokone

Crossing Sahelian landscapes, visit to Touba and arrival in Sokone.

bed Camp Fadidi Niombato
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7

Day 7 : Serer Villages – Mangroves

Discovery of traditional villages and exploration of the mangroves.

bed Camp Fadidi Niombato
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8

Day 8 : Sokone – Saloum Delta

Road to the Saloum Delta and settling into the region.

bed Écolodge Palmarin or Pélican de Ndangane
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9

Day 9 : Saloum Villages

Immersion in local villages and relaxation.

bed Écolodge Palmarin or Pélican de Ndangane
restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10

Day 10 : Fadiouth – Saly

Visit to the shell island of Fadiouth, then road to Saly.

bed Hôtel Royal Saly
restaurant Breakfast, Dinner
11

Day 11 : Departure

Free time before transfer to the airport.

restaurant Breakfast
check_circle Included
check_circle 4x4 or minibus 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 of Saint-Louis
check_circle Visit to the Touba Mosque
check_circle Visit to Dioudj Bird Reserve
check_circle Cart ride through Sine Saloum villages
check_circle Visit to Fadiouth Island
check_circle Pirogue ride through the mangroves
cancel Excluded
cancel Personal expenses
cancel Tips
cancel Drinks
cancel Any other service not specified in the program