Take a trip to a country where good hospitality is so respected that it has a name: teranga.

Explore Senegal and its magnificent landscapes: from its pink lake to its large nature reserves. In an eco-responsible "slow travel" approach, you will take your time to fully immerse yourself in your discovery of the country, knowing that your tour has been designed with sustainable tourism and respect for local communities at its heart.

Opt to extend your trip with a beach stay at Royam 4* hotel in Saly thanks to Offer 2: the ideal way to recharge your batteries before heading home. 

You can choose between two offers:

Offer 1:

Private Tour: Ecotourism to discover highlights of Senegal in 7 nights

Offer 2:

Private Tour in 7 nights + 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 or 10 nights at Royam 4*

Senegal offers an astonishing natural diversity, from the desert in the north to the tropical forest in the south, passing through the Sahelian zones dotted with emblematic baobabs, bordered by the infinite wild beaches of the Grande Côte and by the mangrove delta of Saloum.

We suggest you get into the rhythm of Africa by experiencing "slow travel", favouring eco-responsibility and solidarity with local communities. The ideal way to discover authentic Senegalese hospitality: the teranga!

Your itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Senegal - Lac Rose

Day 2: Dakar - Gorée

Day 3: Pink Lake

Day 4: 100% authentic Africa in Rufisque - Kayar fishermen - Lompoul desert

Day 5: Lompoul - Langue de Barbarie - Sowène

Day 6: Saint-Louis

Day 7: Free day in Sowène

Day 8: Free morning in Sowène - Departure

Please note that the order of the activities can be modified without changing the interest of the programme.

You will be met at the airport and driven to Lake Retba, the real name of Pink Lake. It is known for its exceptional characteristics of taking on a purplish pink colour and having a salinity higher than the Dead Sea.

You will settle in a camp in the middle of nature: Le Gîte du Lac (or Keur Salim or similar), on a dune overlooking a banana plantation, on the edge of the lake.

Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a dinner without drinks (before midnight) or a light snack (after midnight).

Day 2: Dakar - Gorée (80km/3h + 1h Chaloupe round trip)

Drive to Dakar.

You will enjoy a guided tour of the city in the early morning: the Place de l'Indépendance and its old administrative buildings, a testimony to the capital of French West Africa, the town hall and the railway station... There are many things to discover!

You will then have lunch in a typical restaurant on the island of Gorée before strolling through the flowery streets. At 4:30 pm you will take the boat back and continue your discovery of the cornice offering a view on the Madeline islands and the mosques. Climb 200 steps to reach the base of the statue!

Back at the Gite at about 6pm you will enjoy an evening animated by a griot: you will enjoy Fulani tales and songs to the rhythm of traditional instruments with participative dance around a campfire, accompanied by 3 Senegalese teas under the stars.

Tasting of a Senegalese speciality based on fonio, local micro-cereal, for your dinner.

Night on the shores of the Pink Lake.

Cross the lake in a "salt canoe" to discover the salt collectors. Mamadou, your local guide, explains the origin of the lake and its colour. Lunch with exotic flavours in a restaurant on a promontory of shells on the edge of the lake.

We propose a free afternoon: relax on the beach or in the garden, swim in the ocean, and learn to play local games. At the end of the afternoon, enjoy an initiation to African percussion with a sunset background.

Day 4: 100% Authentic Africa in Rufisque - Kayar Fishermen - Lompoul Desert (145kms, 4 hours)

Take a local taxi to Rufisque, a former colonial trading post, where the presence of old trading houses is a reminder of its rich past.

Its market, spread out in the streets and under a hall, offers all sorts of products: vegetables, spices, fabrics, snake skins, ancestral remedies, aphrodisiac powders and other gri-gri... a sensory experience! You will learn to haggle using the Wolof words you have learned, to buy the ingredients for the evening meal.

For lunch, you will share your meal Senegalese style, on a mat spread on the ground, served in common trays. In the early afternoon, we cross the dunes of "Paris Dakar" in a 4x4 truck to reach the endless beach of the Grande Côte and then the cart tracks to reach the largest artisanal fishing centre, Kayar.

Your village guide will comment on the arrival of the fishermen.

Continue to the desert camp and learn how to make the traditional bread "Tapalapa".

Your Saharan night will take place in an oasis and you will be able to experience sleeping in a typical tent!

Take the road again through typically Sahelian landscapes, sparse with acacia trees and crossed by herds of dromedaries. Arrival at the old mouth of the Senegal River where the Langue de Barbarie joined the continent following the creation of an artificial mouth south of Saint-Louis.

A "Robinson Crusoe" barbecue with grilled fish is offered on the beach in the shade of the filaos to fully enjoy this wild setting. Relaxation and swimming in this new lagoon and observation of many birds. Walking along the cart tracks along the river, often shaded by filaos. We may meet fishermen, farmers or villagers travelling by cart.

You will take your vehicle to cross the region of Gandiolais, region of Niayes, "small oasis" of greenery fed by wells in the middle of the dunes. Arrival at the lodge, located on the bank of the Senegal River, in an exceptional site, offering a view that embraces the crystalline waters of the river, the Langue de Barbarie on the opposite bank and the ocean on the horizon. You will settle in a "Cabane" mounted on a floor on stilts.

Day 6: Saint-Louis (60km/1h30)

Departure for Saint-Louis where your guide will share his knowledge with you.Stopover for European slave trade ships, first capital of French West Africa, stopover for Mermoz's Aeropostale, the island has preserved important testimonies of its prestigious past: La Gouvernance, Faidherbe Square and its two barracks, the Cathedral ....

Lunch at your leisure (not included) in one of the many restaurants in the heart of the island. Extend your immersion with visits!

You will then stroll through the shops and enjoy your afternoon before returning to your lodge.

Free day at the Lodge (lunch included). Possibility to enjoy the quietness and the beauty of the place, to savour the infinity pool overhanging the river, to join the Langue de Barbarie on the opposite bank for a swim or a walk on the wild oceanic beach, to go for a walk in the surrounding nature or on the banks of the river in the shade of the filaos...

Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 8: Free morning in Sowène - Departure (220 kms / 3 hours)

Free morning at the Lodge. Possibility to enjoy the quietness and the beauty of the place, to savour the overflowing swimming pool overhanging the river, to join the Langue de Barbarie on the opposite bank for a swim or a walk on the wild oceanic beach, to go for a walk in the surrounding nature or on the banks of the river in the shade of the filaos...

After lunch, departure for Thiès by road. Cross Tivaouane, holy city of the Tidjanes brotherhood, the most represented in Senegal.

Stop at the basketry market at the entrance to the city of Thiès. You will visit this city with its shaded streets and its beautiful central market before descending the Thies plateau and enjoying a superb panorama.

Optional suggestion and with extra charge: Safari at the Bandia animal reserve.

Return to the airport for your flight.

During your stay, you will be accommodated in typical lodgings: gite, camp or lodge.

Your accommodation:

At Lac Rose: Le Gîte du Lac or Keur Salin or similar

In Lompoul Desert: Camp du Désert

In Sowène : Lodge Océan & Savane

At the next booking stage, you will be able to opt for a superior room type.

In case of unavailability of hotels listed in the programme, accommodation will be sourced of a similar category.

Please note: Health measures may change as government recommendations are made. Consequently, they may affect access to certain infrastructures.

Located in a lush, tropical garden on the coast of Saly, Senegal stands the Royam Hotel 4*. Enjoy a truly relaxing stay by a coconut palm-lined beach and stay in a thatch-roofed bungalow scattered throughout tropical gardens. Lounge by the swimming pool while enjoying a cocktail from the bar and soaking up the Senegalese sun followed by a relaxing spa treatment. 

This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).

Please note, not all hotel food and beverage outlets may be applicable to your Half Board basis and may be available at selected times only.

There is plenty to do at Royam Hotel 4* to suit every desire and whim. Have a dip in the swimming pool or lounge around on one of the deckchairs, cocktail in hand.

Fully relax with a massage or beauty treatment at the Wellness Centre after a day spent on the beach.

Guests staying on Christmas Eve (24th December) or New Year's Eve (31st December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.

Discover many species in a 4x4 and with a wildlife guide: white rhino, greater kudu, oryx, Cape eland, giraffe, ostrich, zebra, buffalo, kobas, impala, warthogs, monkeys - there are so many fascinating animals to discover! You can also stop at the crocodile pond and marvel at these impressive reptiles.

The capital city of Senegal is a bustling metropolis boasting many incredible landmarks and is World Heritage City. The busy streets weave between high rise buildings, lively markets and beachfront restaurants. A coalesces of a serene beachfront and an exciting, chaotic city, Dakar is a unique experience. 

Be sure to visit the Medina Quarter which is home to the popular Soumbédioune street market, and explore The Twin Hills for sweeping views of the city. Dakar is flanked by two small islands, Île de N'Gor and Île de Gorée, which offer a welcome reprieve from the hectic city. From the city's nightlife to its rich and layered history, Dakar is a destination like no other. 

The country known for its "terranga", the famous Senegalese hospitality, offers you a welcoming and colourful stay. For a unique change of scenery, explore its wonderful landscapes such as the Saloum Delta, the Kingdom of the Mangroves or Casamance, a region considered by many to be the most beautiful in West Africa.

Unwind on Saly’s pristine white-sandy beaches and recharge your batteries as you feel the ocean’s warm breeze. Head to Port M’Bour to watch the arrival of fishermen or visit the radiant Pink Lake for an exciting day-trip adventure. Adventure-lovers will get their fix with quad bikes, motorcycle rides and the multiple water sports available. 

Are you ready for your next sunshine-filled holiday in a paradisiac setting?