Uncover the unique culture of Senegal and The Gambia, awash with fascinating history, natural beauty and abundant birdlife. Our two-week tour takes you from the lively colonial towns and sprawling national parks of northern Senegal to the birdlife-rich waters of the Gambia River. Travelling back into Senegal, we experience a world mangrove lined rivers and lakes in the Saloum Delta that attract hundreds of thousands of birds. Steeped in wildlife, culture and astounding scenery, this trip explores two great West African countries. Vibrant culture - Visit St Louis, Dakar and Banjul where ancient traditions and bustling markets sit in harmony with a thriving modern capital. Gambia River - Sleep aboard a boat on the mighty Gambia River and sail past tropical forests, bamboo groves and rice paddies. Djoudj and Saloum Delta - Explore the river delta by traditional pirogue boat, passing through mangroves, looking for a range of aquatic birds. October 2026 onwards - The tour will operate as a 14 day trip with an additional day in The Gambia.
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General information
Tour ID124851
Tour length14days
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Corniche Est Dakar Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
Savana Hotel, Hotel reception
18:00
End point
Corniche Est Dakar Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
Savana Hotel, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Saly, south of Dakar
Day 2: Drive into Dakar, ferry to Goree. Explore the historic Goree Island
Day 3: Drive to the old French capital of West Africa, St. Louis
Day 4: Visit Djoudj bird reserve and Langue de Barbarie National Park by motorised pirogue
Day 5: Drive to Kaolack, visiting the majestic mosque in Touba
Day 6: Travel to Janjanbureh (Gambia), visit the Wassau Stone Circles
Day 7: Full day cruising along the Gambia River looking out for wildlife
Day 8: Bird and wildlife spotting as we continue to cruise down the Gambia River mid afternoon drive to Bintang Bolong
Day 9: Full day exploring the the Bintang Bolong river basin
Day 10: Travel to the Gambia coast. Visit the capital of The Gambia, Banjul.
Day 11: Travel by ferry and bus to Saloum Delta (Senegal)
Day 12: Saolum Delta National Park boat trip through the Delta to Ndagane
Day 13: Visit Senegal's giant Baobab tree, explore Fadiout Island and return to Saly