Dakar Residency
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Senegal: Coast and Delta - 6 Days (Dakar, Goree, Lac Rose, Saint-Louis & Djoudj)
Six days from the westernmost point of Africa to the delta. Six days with a private vehicle and driver-guide, a Saint-Louis colonial guesthouse and a delta eco-lodge.
Acacia Line
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Wildlife & birdwatching
Six days from the westernmost point of Africa to the delta
Group Tour
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Top Highlights
Pointe des AlmadiesAlmadies is the westernmost point of continental Africa, and the Renaissance Monument above the city is taller than the Statue of Liberty. Maison des EsclavesGoree is a memorial and its scale is disputed by historians — the island handled far fewer people than the mainland forts. Lac RoseLac Rose is pink from algae when the salinity and light are right, and salt is still collected from it by hand.
Itinerary
Almadies is the westernmost point of continental Africa, and the Renaissance Monument above the city is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
DakarHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer into the city
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationDakar Residency
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Pointe des Almadies African Renaissance Monument Medina Start point Dakar, Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), Senegal 00:00 - 23:59Goree is a memorial and its scale is disputed by historians — the island handled far fewer people than the mainland forts. It remains the emotional centre of the commemoration.
Dakar, GoreeHow the day runs
- 1 hrs9:00 AM — the ferry across the bay
- 10:00 AM — the Maison des Esclaves and the island
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationDakar Residency
Included Activities
- Ferry and island entries
- Guided visit
- Hotel night in Dakar
LANDMARKS Maison des Esclaves Goree Door of no return Lac Rose is pink from algae when the salinity and light are right, and salt is still collected from it by hand.
Dakar, Lac Rose, Saint-LouisHow the day runs
- 1 hrs8:00 AM — out to the pink lake and the salt harvest
- 4 hrs11:30 AM — north up the coast
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationSaint-Louis Retreat
Included Activities
- Lac Rose visit
- Transport
- Guesthouse night at Saint-Louis
LANDMARKS Lac Rose Salt collectors Saint-Louis Faidherbe bridge Djoudj is the third-largest bird sanctuary in the world and the first fresh water many migrants meet after crossing the Sahara.
Saint-Louis, DjoudjHow the day runs
- 2 hrs6:30 AM — north to the delta
- 3 hrs8:30 AM — the pirogue through the pelican colony
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationSaint-Louis Retreat
Included Activities
- Park entry and pirogue
- Guesthouse night at Saint-Louis
LANDMARKS Djoudj White pelicans Senegal river delta Fadiouth is an island built entirely of shells, with a shared Christian and Muslim cemetery on it — unusual anywhere.
Saint-Louis, Sine SaloumHow the day runs
- 5 hrs8:00 AM — south past Dakar to the delta
- 2 hrs3:00 PM — the mangrove channels by pirogue
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationSine Saloum House
Included Activities
- Pirogue trips
- Eco-lodge night in the delta
- All meals
LANDMARKS Sine Saloum delta Shell islands Mangroves Fadiouth The new Diass airport is south-east of the city, which is closer to the delta than to Dakar itself.
Sine Saloum, DakarHow the day runs
- 3 hrs9:00 AM — back to the capital
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Transport
- Airport transfer
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 2Ferry and island entries
- Day 2Guided visit
- Day 2Hotel night in Dakar
- Day 3Lac Rose visit
- Day 3Transport
- Day 3Guesthouse night at Saint-Louis
- Day 4Park entry and pirogue
- Day 5Pirogue trips
- Day 5Eco-lodge night in the delta
- Day 5All meals
- Day 1 · 2 nightsDakar Residency
- Day 3 · 2 nightsSaint-Louis Retreat
- Day 5 · 1 nightSine Saloum House
- Day 1Dakar to DakarTransfer into the city
- Day 2Dakar to Goree9:00 AM — the ferry across the bay
- Day 3Dakar to Lac Rose8:00 AM — out to the pink lake and the salt harvest
- Day 3Lac Rose to Saint-Louis11:30 AM — north up the coast
- Day 4Saint-Louis to Djoudj6:30 AM — north to the delta
- Day 5Saint-Louis to Sine Saloum8:00 AM — south past Dakar to the delta
- Day 6Sine Saloum to Dakar9:00 AM — back to the capital
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Saint-Louis Retreat
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Sine Saloum House
Hotel
Day 5
What you'll eat
5 breakfasts and 4 dinners across 6 days, at the lodges you sleep in. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 6.
- DinnerServed on days 1, 3, 4, 5
- BreakfastServed on days 2–6
9 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.6/5
Based on 12 reviews
Review summary
Food4.3/5
Guide4.2/5
Itinerary4.2/5
Transport4.3/5
Accommodation4.4/5
Tour operator4.4/5
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Hannah Lindqvist – Dubai2026-07-22 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed. Worth every rupee.
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Karan Shah – Lucknow2026-07-22 · Verified booking
Early starts, but that's where the wildlife is. Well run. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Would book with them again.
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Tara D'Souza – Kochi2026-07-22 · Verified booking
Dakar to the Saloum was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Solid operator.
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Owen Clarke – Dublin2026-07-22 · Verified booking
Dakar to the Saloum was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. Rooms were comfortable and the locations meant we could walk most evenings.
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Farah Qureshi – Bengaluru2025-07-18 · Verified booking
Dakar to the Saloum was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. Would book with them again.
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Yuki Tanaka – Amsterdam2025-07-18 · Verified booking
Sightings were thin on our dates, which is luck, but the drives felt rushed. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Ananya Gupta – Chandigarh2025-07-18 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. Rooms were comfortable and the locations meant we could walk most evenings. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Dev Chatterjee – Chennai2025-07-18 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. No hesitation recommending them.
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