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Per PersonDiscover a lesser-known side of Senegal as you journey north through majestic savannahs, desert landscapes, and riverside towns. This 8-day trip brings you closer to Fulani (Peul) nomadic traditions, bird sanctuaries, colonial relics, and the unique ecosystem of the Senegal River Valley. Explore Saint-Louis, the desert of Lompoul, and the Djoudj National Bird Park, while staying in ecolodges and camps for an authentic immersion.
Included and Excluded
- 7 nights accommodation (eco-camps, guesthouses, hotels)
- Private transport & all transfers
- Professional local guide (English or French-speaking)
- Entrance fees to parks and cultural sites
- Camel ride & boat safari
- Meals listed in the program
- Bottled water during travel
- International flights
- Travel insurance & visa
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
- Alcoholic beverages
What makes this activity special?
- Authentic immersion in Fulani nomadic culture
- Unique desert and river landscapes far from tourist zones
- Visits to UNESCO sites and rare bird habitats
- Combination of nature, heritage, and local life
Itinerary
Arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport, welcome greeting by our representative who will assist you and provide transfers to your hotel in Dakar.(Clients must inform us of their arrival time minimum 7 days before)
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel for a scenic journey to the Lompoul Desert. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with traditional mint tea and guided to your desert tent. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and dinner with local drumming by the fire.
- Scenic drive to the Lompoul Desert (approx. 3.5h)
- Welcome mint tea and camel ride through the dunes
- Sunset on the sand and traditional drumming evening
- Accommodation: Nomad-style tented camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast in the dunes, transfer to Saint-Louis, the historic city of French West Africa. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a guided walking tour through the colonial quarters and fishing village.
- Morning transfer to Saint-Louis (UNESCO World Heritage city)
- Guided walking tour: colonial architecture, fishermen’s quarter, and Faidherbe Bridge
- Optional pirogue ride through the Langue de Barbarie
Early departure with our driver-guide to the Djoudj Bird Sanctuary. A boat safari will allow you to explore the lush wetlands and observe thousands of migratory birds. Return to Saint-Louis for a relaxed afternoon.
- Early departure to Djoudj National Park – 3rd largest bird reserve in the world
- Boat safari to observe pelicans, herons, flamingos, crocodiles
- Return to Saint-Louis for a free evening
- Accommodation: Saint-Louis
- Meals: Breakfast
Depart in the morning toward Podor along the Senegal River. Upon arrival, check in at your riverside lodge and visit the historical French fort. Later, enjoy a cultural visit to a nearby Fulani community.
- Travel along the Senegal River to reach Podor (approx. 5h)
- Visit Podor Fort and old trading post
- Cultural exchange with local Peul community
Your guide will accompany you to a Fulani nomadic camp, where you’ll learn about their traditional lifestyle. Later, explore a bustling weekly market and share dinner and stories with locals in the evening.
- Visit a Fulani encampment: learn about cattle herding, traditional milk tea
- Explore the weekly market of Ndioum or Galoya
- Optional: storytelling session or music with local griots
After breakfast, start your return journey to Dakar. En route, stop in Thiès to visit the artistic tapestry center and enjoy lunch before reaching your hotel in the capital city.
- Long drive back to Dakar with stop in Thiès for murals and artisanal tapestries
- Check-in and relax at your hotel
- Optional farewell dinner in town
- Accommodation: Hotel in Dakar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your flight schedule, enjoy some free time or last-minute shopping before your transfer to Blaise Diagne Airport. Assistance with luggage and check-in will be provided.
- Free time depending on flight schedule
- Transfer to Blaise Diagne Airport and assistance with check-in
- Meals: Breakfast
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