Joal-Fadiouth and Tribal Village Private Trip

The historic town of Joal-Fadiouth is located to the southeast of Dakar, on the Petite Côte coastline. Discover it for yourself when you take our trip during which you'll also visit a traditional Serer tribal village.

Joal-Fadiouth and Tribal Village Private Trip

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

There, you'll learn about the inhabitants' traditional way of life by discovering the local houses, schools, and shops. You'll also visit a local market to encounter traditional products handcrafted by the tribespeople.

After visiting the tribal village, our trip continues at Joal, a settlement discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th century and the birth city of Senegal's first president, Leopold Senghor. We'll visit the fishing port, one of the largest on the Petite-Côte coast.

Next, we go to the neighboring commune of Fadiouth, crossing a wooden bridge that links both localities. During our tour, you'll learn about the historical unification of both settlements. On the other side, you will discover that Fadiouth lies on an island of clam shells.

We'll visit the cemetery, which is home to the remains of both Christians and Muslims. You'll also learn about the history of the baobab tree, which stands there in homage to the deceased, along with a traditional church.

Then we return to Joal. If you want, you can paddle along the waters of the Atlantic in a canoe (optional). Our tour ends in Dakar where we'll drop you back at your hotel between 9 and 10 hours after the activity starts.