Summary
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
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Join Trip In Dakar
- Day 2
- Ferry To The Island Of Goree; Visit This Unesco Wo...
- Day 3
- Visit To The Lac Rose, Known Locally As The Pink L...
- Day 4
- Djoudj Bird Reserve And St Louis. Visit A Charming...
- Day 5
- Explore The Langue De Barbarie By Motorised Pirogu...
- Day 6
- Drive To Georgetown
- Day 7
- Cruise Along The Gambia River And Visit An Archaeo...
- Day 8
- Bird And Wildlife Spotting As We Continue To Cruis...
- Day 9
- Full Day In The Bintang Bolong River Basin
- Day 10
- Drive To Saloum Delta
- Day 11
- Saolum Delta National Park; Boat Trip Through The ...
- Day 12
- Visit Senegal's Giant Baobab Tree, Explore Fadiout...
- Day 13
- Trip Ends In Dakar
Details
From the sabar beats of Dakar to the beaches of Ndangane, via the rich birdlife of the Gambia River, this trip explores two West African greats. Journey through Senegal, discovering its glittering capital and slow-paced colonial towns before delving into the region's national parks and cruising along the Gambia River. Our two-week tour uncovers the region's unique culture, awash with vibrant music, fascinating history and colourful wildlife.
Djoudj - Spot purple heron, white pelican and cormorant at one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world.
Gambia River - Sleep aboard a boat on the mighty Gambia River and sail through tropical forest, bamboo groves and rice paddies.
Saloum Delta - Explore the river delta by traditional pirogue boat, passing through mangroves, looking for a range of aquatic birds.