10-Day Tour of Senegal

Mangroves, traditional villages, port towns, and a pink lake are highlights of this 10-day tour of the Petite-Côte and Casamance, featuring a route along the west coast of Senegal.

10-Day Tour of Senegal

Day 1: Pink Lake

Upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport, we will transfer to Lac Rose for the first night in the hotel.

Day 2: Lac Rose - Faoye

After breakfast, we will visit the Pink Lake, or Retba, learn about its color, observe the salt pans, and have the option to swim. The day concludes in the village of Faoye, with dinner and overnight at a camp.

Day 3: Faoye - Ziguinchor

Travel to Ziguinchor, crossing the Gambia River and visiting a Serer village. Overnight in a hotel in Ziguinchor.

Day 4: Ziguinchor - Oussouye

A city tour of Ziguinchor highlights its diverse cultures and colonial history before heading to Oussouye for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Oussouye - Mlomp - Carabane

Exploration of Oussouye and surrounding areas, including Mlomp and Carabane Island. Overnight at a hotel in Carabane.

Day 6: Carabane - Seleki

Explore Carabane and then travel to Seleki.

Day 7: Seleki - Kaolack

Visit a traditional Diola village and then travel to Kaolack, with dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Kaolack - Salum - Faoye

Tour Kaolack and its markets, then visit Toubacouta by the Salum Delta, ending the day in Faoye.

Day 9: Faoye - Fundiougne - Marlodi

Explore the Salum Delta and visit Fundiougne to meet the Niominka people, then overnight in Marlodi.

Day 10: Marlodi - Joal-Fadiouth - Dakar

Return to the Petite-Côte and visit Joal-Fadiouth before departing from Blaise Diagne International Airport.

Accommodation

The tour includes 9 nights of accommodation with half board:

Lac Rose: 3-star Chez Salim Hotel or similarFaoye: Solidarity Camp or similarZiguinchor: 3-star Hotel Kadiandoumagne or similarOussouye: 2-star Emanaye Camp or similarCarabane: 3-star Carabane Hotel or similarSeleki: Seleki Solidarity Camp or similarKaolack: 3-star Relais Kaolack Hotel or similarFaoye: 2-star camp in Faoye or similarMarlodi: 3-star Bazouk Hotel or similar