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 during our 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 explore Senegal's Petite Côte coastline. Our first stop is a tribal village of the Serer people, the third largest ethnic group in Senegal.

You will learn about the traditional lifestyle by exploring local houses, schools, and shops, as well as visiting a local market featuring traditional handcrafted products.

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

We will then cross a wooden bridge to the commune of Fadiouth, where you will learn about the historical ties between both settlements. Fadiouth is notable for being an island of clam shells.

Here, we will visit the cemetery that contains the remains of both Christians and Muslims, and learn about the baobab tree, which serves as a tribute to the deceased. Additionally, we will see a traditional church.

Finally, we will return to Joal. If desired, you can paddle along the Atlantic waters in a canoe (optional). The tour concludes in Dakar, where we will drop you back at your hotel within 9 to 10 hours after the start of the activity.