Joal-Fadiouth and Tribal Village Private Trip

The historic town of Joal-Fadiouth is located southeast of Dakar, on the Petite Côte coastline. Discover it in this trip, which includes a visit to a traditional Serer tribal village.

Joal-Fadiouth and Tribal Village Private Trip

At 9 am, we will collect you from your hotel in Dakar and travel in a 4x4 vehicle to begin the tour of Senegal's Petite Côte. Our first stop is a tribal village of the Serer people, the third largest ethnic group in the country.

In the village, you will experience the traditional way of life by exploring local houses, schools, and shops. You will also visit a local market to see traditional products handcrafted by the tribespeople.

After the village visit, we proceed to Joal, a settlement discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th century and the birthplace of the first president of Senegal, Leopold Senghor. We will visit the fishing port, one of the largest on the Petite Côte coast.

Subsequently, we head to the neighboring commune of Fadiouth by crossing a wooden bridge that connects both settlements. You will learn about their historical ties and discover that Fadiouth is situated on an island made of clam shells.

We will visit the Cemetery, where both Christians and Muslims are buried, and learn about the baobab tree that honors the deceased, alongside a traditional church.

We then return to Joal. Optionally, you can paddle along the Atlantic waters in a canoe. The tour concludes in Dakar, with drop-off at your hotel between 9 and 10 hours after the start.