Group tour in Senegal

After breakfast we will take the first moments of the day for some practical needs: currency exchange, purchase of local SIM cards and everything we need to start our trip in the best possible way.

We will then reach the port of Dakar to board the ship Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important places in the memory of the Atlantic slave trade. Accompanied by our guide we will visit the House of Slaves and we will learn about the history of the island, then walking through its colorful alleys, bougainvillea and ancient colonial architecture.

We will also visit a sand painting atelier, where we will witness the creation of these particular artisanal works through the use of natural sands of different shades.

After lunch, in Gorée or Dakar depending on the times of the day, we will return to the capital for the Dakar City Tour. We will discover some of its most representative places, including Independence Square, the historic train station, the Kermel market and the Monument of the African Rebirth, until a visit to one of the city's mosques.

Return to the facility and free dinner.

Overnight in Dakar.

Planned hotel or similar: Villa Rosa

The day will begin with a typically Senegalese experience: we will board the colorful ship Car Fast, one of Dakar's most characteristic means of reaching the coast.

From here we will take a pirogue headed toisola in Ngor, just a few minutes from the capital. We will spend the day among the beaches, sea and alleys of the island, with time to relax and enjoy lunch directly on the beach.

In the afternoon we will resume our journey towards Pink Lake (Lake Retba), famous for its salty waters and the particular shades it can take on in certain conditions.

Once we reach our facility, we will have time to relax in the pool before ending the day with one dinner accompanied by traditional Senegalese music, dance and percussion.

Overnight stay at Pink Lake.

Planned hotel or similar: Camp Nomade

🍴☀️ Lunch included | 🍴🌙 Dinner included

After breakfast a bit of adventure awaits us: we will leave quad for about an hour, crossing the sandy slopes and dunes around Lake Rosa until reaching a wild beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

After lunch on the beach, for those who wish it will be possible to participate in some optional activities, such as a horseback ride, a camel excursion or a boat ride, based on availability.

In the afternoon we will leave towards Delta del Sine Saloum, a completely different environment, made up of mangroves, canals and islands. We will catch up Mar Lodj and we will move by boat through the delta canals up toBird Island, where we will be able to observe the numerous species that populate this area.

At the end of the excursion we will reach our lodge for dinner and overnight stay, immersed in the nature of the delta.

Overnight stay in the Sine Saloum Delta.

🍴🌙 Scene included

Planned or similar structure: Camp du Sine Saloum

We will leave Mar Lodj to reach Palmarin, in the heart of the Sine Saloum Delta. The day will begin with an excursion to kayak tra le mangrove, sailing along the tranquil canals and observing the rich fauna and avifauna of the delta up close.

Once the excursion is over we will reach the Collines de Niassam, where we will stop for lunch and a few hours of relaxation immersed in nature.

In the afternoon we will discover the traditional Palmarin salt wells and the techniques used by local communities to collect salt, an activity that is still important to the economy of the area today.

We will finally reach our ecolodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight stay in Palmarin.

Planned structure or similar: Ecolodge de Palmarin

The day will begin with a visit to baobab sacro, one of the symbols of Senegalese culture, linked to legends, traditions and local beliefs.

We will continue towards Joal-Fadiouth and the famous one Shell Island, a village built on an immense expanse of shells, where we will discover local traditions and the coexistence between Christian and Muslim communities. A canoe excursion will allow us to admire the island even from the water.

After lunch at Phenix of Somone, afternoon of Beach Life between sea, sun and relaxation. At sunset a aperitif on the beach with traditional dances and drums, to end the day with music, African rhythms and the Atlantic Ocean.

Planned or similar structure: Keur Manga

🍴☀️ Lunch included | 🍴🌙 Dinner included

This day will take us to get to know a Senegal that is even closer to its communities.

After breakfast we will visit a village school, we will meet teachers and children and learn about projects dedicated to education. We will also plant a tree as part of the project Roots on the Journey. Anyone who wishes will be able to support school projects with a free donation or contribute with basic necessities for the school Children's Houseaccording to the agreed needs.

We will continue towards the Somone lagoon, a nature reserve between mangroves and canals, where we will have lunch at Rasta Paradise.

In the late afternoon we will reach the Takhoum village, where we will be welcomed by the community Serene for an evening dedicated to local traditions. Dancing, drumming and a demonstration of Senegalese fight they will accompany us in a moment of meeting and sharing, during which we will also taste a rice dish prepared according to tradition.

A whole day to get to know Senegal through its people, its nature and its traditions.

Return and overnight stay in Somone.

Planned or similar structure: Keur Manga

🍴☀️ Lunch included | 🍴🌙 Dinner included

After breakfast we will set off to discover Saly e Mbour, two places in the Petite Côte where craftsmanship and everyday life meet.

We will visit the Saly artisan market and we will continue towards Mbour, between the lively spice market and the characteristic fish market, one of the most representative places of the life of coastal communities.

We will then discover the secrets of the production of djembe in an artisan workshop, with a brief introduction to the world of Senegalese percussion.

After lunch by the sea, we will have time to prepare for the evening, one of the most special moments of the trip.

We will in fact be guests of one family of the griot tradition, custodians of West African music and oral memory. We will share a traditional family dinner and witness the Simb, the famous “False Lion”, between costumes, percussion and dance.

An evening to meet the most authentic Senegal, through music, traditions and the hospitality of its families.

Overnight stay in Somone.

Planned structure or similar: Keur manga

🍴🌙 Scene included

After breakfast we will still have a few hours to enjoy Saly and its coast, between the beach, walks along the seafront and a bit of relaxation before departure.

We will have lunch in Saly and, depending on the flight time, we will reach theBlaise Diagne international airport for the return to Italy.

In our group trips we do not indicate a minimum or maximum age of the participants. Traveling together with many different people we understood that it's not the age difference that counts, but the spirit!

No, there is no common fund on our trips! Everyone can pay independently for meals not included and optional activities.

Maximum 12/14 travellers. Our groups are made up of a few people in order to follow everyone as best as possible.

To those who have a spirit of adaptation, a desire for adventure and to those who have no walking or health problems.
Our travelers are those who want to know and experience places while accepting diversity without prejudice.
Our itineraries include, in addition to the most well-known places, authentic destinations away from mass tourism. We always use local guides, because who better than them can tell the history of the culture and the place?
We use typical and characteristic structures and try to introduce you to the world in the most responsible and authentic way possible!

Our travelers are curious, they want to share experiences and make friends with the other participants in the group. They avoid unnecessary controversies, enjoy the best of the trip and the wonder of the places we are going to visit!