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Senegal and The Gambia

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Senegal and The Gambia

Overview

Destination:
Senegal
Start:Dakar, Senegal
Finish:Dakar, Senegal
Duration:13 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Style:
Adventure,
Tripcode:
131506
Travel Period
January 2026 - December 2026
Our two-week tour of Senegal and The Gambia uncovers the region's unique culture, awash with vibrant music, fascinating history and wildlife. From the sabar beats of Dakar to the golden beaches of the Gambian coast via the rich birdlife of the Gambia River, this trip explores two great West African countries. In our journey through Senegal we will also experience its slow-paced colonial towns as well as visiting into the region's national parks to experience a world of lakes, marshes and rivers that attracts hundreds of thousands of birds.

Vibrant culture - Visit Dakar and and Banjul where ancient traditions and bustling markets sit side by side with a thriving modern capital city.
Gambia River - Sleep aboard a boat on the mighty Gambia River and sail through tropical forest, bamboo groves and rice paddies.
Djoudj and Saloum Delta - Explore the river delta by traditional pirogue boat, passing through mangroves, looking for a range of aquatic birds.

Highlights
Discover West Africa's fantastic bird and wildlife in Senegal and The Gambia|Cruise the waterways of the great Gambia River and stay at a tranquil river lodge|Experience old Senegal and immersive yourself in its rich colonial heritage

Tour information
Transport: Bus, 4WD, Boat
Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, Explore Tour Leader, Explore Tour Leader, Explore Tour Leader
Meals :Breakfast 12, Lunch 5 & Dinner 6

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Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Join trip in Saly, south of Dakar

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Day 2 - Drive into Dakar, ferry to Goree. Explore the historic Goree Island

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Day 3 - Drive to the old French capital of West Africa, St. Louis

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Day 4 - Visit Djoudj bird reserve and Langue de Barbarie National Park by motorised pirogue

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Day 5 - Drive to Kaolack, visiting the majestic mosque in Touba

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Day 6 - Travel to Georgetown (Gambia), visit the Wassau Stone Circles

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Day 7 - Full day cruise along the Gambia River

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Day 8 - Bird and wildlife spotting as we continue to cruise down the Gambia River; late afternoon drive to Bintang Bolong

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Day 9 - Morning in the Bintang Bolong river basin. Travel to the coast.

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Day 10 - Visit the capital of The Gambia, Banjul. Travel by ferry and bus to Saloum Delta (Senegal)

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Day 11 - Saolum Delta National Park; boat trip through the Delta to Ndagane

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Day 12 - Visit Senegal's giant Baobab tree, explore Fadiout Island and return to Saly

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Day 13 - Trip ends in Saly

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