The adventure begins! After you had breakfast, we will pick you up for our first activity, a boat ride to Goree Island. 

Learn about the role Goree played in the history of slavery, wander the small alleys and enjoy the magnificent island views. 

After spending the morning on the island we will head back to Dakar for the afternoon. 

Together with your guide you will explore Senegal’s capital, visit major sights like the Presidential Palace on our Downtown tour, the Central Market and the African Revival Monument.

To end this exciting day, you will catch the sunset and dinner on the beach front. 

From there you will transfer to the Pink Lake.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Mon 27th – Tue 28th in Lac Rose

Lac Rose

Enjoy a typical Senegalese breakfast in you hotel near the lake.

After breakfast you will start this day off with a visit to the iconic Pink Lake. 

Named after its color which stems from high salt levels in the water, Lac Rose is both a tourist attraction and an agricultural area. 

Meet the locals extracting and selling salt from the lake on our tour around it.

To make sure you get your dose of adrenaline on this trip, we will end it with a Quad bash through the sand dunes.

Lompoul Desert

From here you will head on to Lompoul Desert. Take in the serene beauty of this special landscape from the back of a camel. 

You will end the day with a dinner at your unique desert camp accommodation. 

Relax around a bonfire in the middle of the camp and enjoy traditional performances and tasty food.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Tue 28th - Wednesday 29th in Lompoul

Saint-Louis’ Visit

After a good sleep in the calm of the desert and a hearty breakfast you will leave the camp in direction of Saint-Louis not far from the Mauritanian Border. 

We will spend an hour there strolling the historical city and walk the famous Faidherbe Bridge.

Toubakouta

After that quick visit and picture taking sessions, we will head to Toubakouta.

Toubakouta is a picturesque fishermen village in the Saloum Delta. This area is famous for its amazing landscape… 

You will have the occasion to board one of the many colorful boats that will take you on a cruise through the many arms of the river. 

Glide through the wild beauty and lush mangrove vegetation of the area that has been declared UNESCO World Natural Heritage. 

Watch out for wildlife such as monkeys and a variety of birds. 

In the evening you will enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Wednesday 29th - Thursday 30th in Toubakouta

Fathala Reserve Safari

Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel and get ready to walk with the big cats, in the protected Reserve Fathala. 

One of the most exciting activities of this trip is waiting for you.

Fathala has put a lot of effort into conservation of wildlife species and has celebrated huge successes like saving the Western Giant Eland Antelope from extinction.

During your visit you will go on a guided game drive during which you get a chance to see the many species who live in the reserve.

The crowning finale of your visit to Fathala is the lion encounter. 

Experienced park rangers will tell you all about the conservation efforts while you make unforgettable memories of walking and interacting with the king of the animal kingdom. 

Seaside Resort of Saly Portudal

After a day of excitement and action, we will leave towards Saly in the evening for some relaxation. 

Saly-Portudal is like the Miami of Senegal with its numerous beach resorts and luxurious villa. The city’s economy is mainly based on tourism. 

What’s a better place to celebrate New Year?

Upon arrival, you will have your dinner and rest for the awaiting big day.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Thursday 30th – Friday 31st 

Saly- Portudal 

Start slowly into the last day of the year. You will have time for a generous breakfast, to spend time by the pool, swim and enjoy the beauty of Saly. 

Make sure you rest well, so you will be ready to welcome the New Year with us in the evening.

After a relaxing day, start preparing for the last night of the year. 

You will start the evening with a Gala Dinner at one of the best chosen hotel. 

During and after the dinner you will be entertained by performances and shows until you finally ring in the New Year with a countdown and fireworks.

The rest of the night is reserved for celebrating the start of the New Year.

Meals included: Breakfast and New Year Gala Dinner

Accommodation: Friday 31st - Saturday 1st in Saly

Dakar

Use the morning to sleep in and start your day slowly. After a late breakfast, you will head back to Dakar.

The last activity on our itinerary in a sunset boat ride along the coast of Dakar. The perfect way to end the tour. 

Enjoy the beautiful views and look back on an amazing week, unforgettable memories together with a group of like-minded travelers who became friends.

If you are up for it you can end your final day of the program with a night out in Dakar.

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation:  Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd in Dakar

Time to say goodbye. 

You will be provided with a delicious farewell breakfast.

Depending on your onward travel plans you will either be dropped off at the airport or will continue to another trip on your own.

Meal included: Breakfast