Itinerary
- Day 1
Niokolo Koba National Park
You'll start before dawn and drive through the savannah toward Niokolo Koba National Park. Once you arrive at the Wassadou Hotel on the Gambia River bank, drop off your bags and get settled. After that, you have options for the afternoon, either taking a boat trip to look for hippopotamus colonies or going on a guided walk along the river where you'll have chances to see monkeys, birds, monitor lizards and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk along Gambia River to observe local flora and fauna including monkeys, birds, and varans
- Boat trip to observe hippopotamus colonies (subject to water level conditions)
Landmarks/POIs Niokolo Koba National Park Gambia River - Day 2
Niokolo Koba National Park to Kedougou
Wake up while it's still dark for a guided game drive through Niokolo Koba Park. Throughout the morning you'll look for warthogs, monkeys, antelopes, various birds, and if you're lucky, panthers and lions. Once the drive wraps up and you've had a picnic lunch, head to Mako for a walk along the Gambia River searching for hippos. From there you'll continue on to Kedougou, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided game drive at Niokolo Koba Park to observe warthogs, monkeys, antelopes, birds, panthers and lions
- Walk along the Gambia River bank at Mako to search for hippos
Landmarks/POIs Niokolo Koba National Park Mako - Day 3
Kedougou to Tambacounda
Today you'll visit the traditional village of Bedik Lwol, home to the Bedik ethnic group and located high up in the hills. Then trek to the Peulh village of Dindefelo before hitting the trails that wind through scenic areas with small streams. The paths eventually lead to an 80 meter waterfall that drops into a basin where you can swim. You'll have a picnic at the waterfall's base, then drive to Tambacounda later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional village of Bedik Lwol
- Trek to Peulh village of Dindefelo
- Guided walk and hike to Dindefelo waterfall (80m cascade) with swimming opportunity
Landmarks/POIs Bedik Lwol Dindefelo Dindefelo Waterfall - Day 4
Tambacounda to Saly
Drive to the connected villages of Joal and Fadiouth. Joal is the birthplace of Senegal's first president, Leopold Senghor, and sits on the main island. Fadiouth is on a small island reached by walking across a long wooden bridge constructed entirely from oyster shells and shells that have accumulated over centuries. After exploring both villages, continue on to Saly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to village of Joal
- Visit to village of Fadiouth
- Crossing the wooden bridge composed of oyster and shell deposits
Landmarks/POIs Joal Fadiouth - Day 5
Saly to Dakar
After breakfast, head to Bandia safari reserve, one of the major attractions in the area near Dakar. You'll do a game drive through the sanctuary to see the wildlife, then move into Accrobaobab adventure park where you can do tree climbing and other outdoor activities throughout the park. In the late afternoon, you'll be dropped off at the airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drive at Bandia safari reserve
- Accrobaobab adventure park experience including tree climbing and outdoor recreation
Landmarks/POIs Bandia Safari Reserve Accrobaobab Adventure Park
