Senegal Cultural & Discovery Tour – 8 Days
This itinerary provides a well-balanced blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural beauty, ensuring a truly unforgettable 8-day experience in Senegal.
Departure Pattern:
This tour runs fortnightly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from the week commencing 26 October 2026. Bookings close 7 days before the tour start date.
Please click “Check Availability” to view available departure dates and book your preferred date.
Important Note:
The cost of this package varies depending on several factors:
- Type of accommodation (5-star or midrange)
- Number of participants (solo traveller, couple, family, or group)
- Nationality (East African Community residents may have discounted park fees)
- Season (peak or low season rates)
Highlights
- Explore Dakar and the African Renaissance Monument
- Visit Île de Gorée and Maison des Esclaves
- Discover Dakar Grand Mosque and the Medina quarter
- Visit Lac Rose and learn about traditional salt harvesting
- Explore Saint-Louis and Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Touba and the Grand Mosque
- Experience the Saloum Delta, mangroves and canoe excursion
- Visit Joal-Fadiouth and Saly
- Enjoy Bandia Wildlife Reserve before departure
Itinerary
This 8-day Senegal itinerary follows the original client programme, combining Dakar, African Renaissance Monument, Île de Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, Lac Rose, Saint-Louis, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Touba, Saloum Delta, Joal-Fadiouth, Saly, Bandia Wildlife Reserve and return to Dakar.
Departure Pattern:
This tour runs fortnightly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from the week commencing 26 October 2026. Bookings close 7 days before the tour start date.
Please click “Check Availability” to view available departure dates and book your preferred date.
Morning:
Arrival in Dakar: Upon landing at Blaise Diagne International Airport, you'll be greeted by an Indigo Adventures representative and transferred to your accommodation in Dakar.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the Hotel: Enjoy a leisurely lunch at your hotel, sampling local Senegalese cuisine.
City Tour: Explore the vibrant streets of Dakar, visiting landmarks such as the African Renaissance Monument, the tallest statue in Africa, and bustling markets to experience the local atmosphere.
Evening/Night:
Dinner: Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, savouring traditional Senegalese dishes such as Thieboudienne (a flavourful fish and rice dish) and Yassa Poulet (chicken marinated in lemon and onions).
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Ferry to Gorée Island: Take a short ferry ride to Île de Gorée, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its poignant history as a former slave trading post. Visit the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves) museum to reflect on this significant past.
Afternoon:
Lunch at a Local Restaurant: Savour traditional Senegalese cuisine at a local eatery.
Dakar City Tour: Return to Dakar and explore the Medina quarter, characterised by its lively markets and traditional crafts. Don't miss the Dakar Grand Mosque, a stunning architectural marvel located in the heart of the city.
Evening/Night:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Live Music: Experience Dakar's vibrant music scene by visiting a local venue featuring traditional Senegalese music, such as Mbalax.
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit Lac Rose: Explore the famous Pink Lake, renowned for its distinctive pink hue resulting from its high salt content and the presence of algae. Engage with local salt harvesters to learn about their traditional methods.
Afternoon:
Transfer to Saint-Louis: Depart for Saint-Louis, a city that was the first French settlement in Africa, founded in 1659.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant en route to Saint-Louis.
Stopover at Louga town: Visit a local handicraft market or enjoy Fulani music at a cultural centre. Continue to Saint-Louis.
Evening/Night:
Leisure Time: Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation and enjoy an evening stroll through the historic streets.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary: Explore the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. It is especially noted for its large population of pelicans and flamingos.
Afternoon:
Lunch at a Local Restaurant: Savour traditional Senegalese cuisine at a local eatery.
City Tour: Discover the colonial architecture of Saint-Louis, characterised by its narrow streets and vibrant facades. A horse-drawn carriage ride offers a charming way to see the city's highlights, including the Faidherbe Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Evening/Night:
Overnight Stay: Stay overnight at Saint-Louis. Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit to Touba: Depart for the holy city of Touba to visit the Grand Mosque, one of the largest in Africa and a significant spiritual centre for the Mouride Brotherhood.
Afternoon:
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant en route to Saloum Delta.
Journey to Saloum Delta: Continue to the Saloum Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity, mangrove forests, and serene waterways. Check into an eco-lodge and enjoy an evening immersed in nature.
Evening/Night:
Overnight Stay: Stay overnight at Saloum Delta. Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Explore Saloum Delta: Spend the morning exploring the delta's intricate network of mangroves and islands. Activities include birdwatching, visiting traditional fishing villages, and learning about the local Serer culture.
Afternoon:
Lunch at a Local Restaurant: Savour traditional Senegalese cuisine at a local eatery.
Canoe Excursion: A pirogue (dugout canoe) excursion offers an intimate glimpse into this unique ecosystem.
Evening/Night:
Overnight Stay: Stay overnight at Saloum Delta. Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Transfer to Joal-Fadiouth: Travel to Joal-Fadiouth, known for its island, which is made entirely of seashells and has a harmonious coexistence of Christian and Muslim communities. Explore the island's unique cemetery, where both religious communities are buried alongside each other.
Afternoon:
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant en route to Saly.
Travel to Saly: Continue to Saly, a popular seaside resort town where you can relax on the beach, visit local markets, or engage in water sports.
Evening/Night:
Overnight Stay: Stay overnight at Saly. Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Morning:
Breakfast: Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit to Bandia Wildlife Reserve: Visit the Bandia Wildlife Reserve to observe Senegal's diverse fauna, including giraffes, rhinos, and various antelope species, in a natural setting.
Afternoon:
Transfer to Dakar: Return to Dakar to conclude your journey.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant en route to Dakar.
Evening:
Departure: Transfer to Blaise Diagne International Airport for your departure.
Includes/Excludes
TOTAL COST INCLUDE
- 8 Days Private transportation in a 4x4 Safari car
- 7 nights' accommodation
- All meals and soft drinks as per the itinerary
- Water on board
- All tours mentioned in the itinerary
- Taxes and administrative costs.
EXCLUSIONS
- Travel and health insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and other caffeine drinks
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, shopping, etc.
- Photography, where charged
- Any other optional activity NOT mentioned in the itinerary.
Join Our Fixed Trip Starting Date
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Limited Available PackagesWednesday28/10/2026Wednesday04/11/2026£314520Available
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is an 8-day Senegal itinerary covering Dakar, African Renaissance Monument, Île de Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, Lac Rose, Saint-Louis, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Touba, Saloum Delta, Joal-Fadiouth, Saly, Bandia Wildlife Reserve and return to Dakar.
The total cost includes 8 days private transportation in a 4x4 safari car, 7 nights' accommodation, all meals and soft drinks as per the itinerary, water on board, all tours mentioned in the itinerary, taxes and administrative costs.
The exclusions are travel and health insurance, alcoholic beverages and other caffeine drinks, personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping, photography where charged, and any other optional activity not mentioned in the itinerary.
Yes. The itinerary includes Saint-Louis, its historic streets, Faidherbe Bridge, colonial architecture and an overnight stay.
Yes. The itinerary includes Saloum Delta, its mangroves, islands, birdwatching, traditional fishing villages, Serer culture and a canoe excursion.
Yes. The itinerary includes Bandia Wildlife Reserve, where travellers can observe wildlife such as giraffes, rhinos and antelope species.
