St. Louis, city with a rich colonial past
On this journey of discovery through Senegal, you'll see the most beautiful secrets of this West African country. You will visit Dakar and St. Louis, cities with a rich colonial past. Due to its location on the Senegal River, St. Louis also called the Venice of Africa. The island of Ile de Gorée has a long history: many countries have waged war over the possession of this island. The museum 'La maison d'esclaves' shows much of this history. The atmosphere lac rose exudes, on the other hand, has something magical, with its striking rose color. The area consists of typical African Bush, sand dunes and beautiful and deserted beaches. You stay close to water and go via the Senegal River to the bird sanctuary of Barbarie, rich in special birds such as pelicans and flamingos. The secrets of Senegal you discover at the market in Kaolack, in addition to exotic fruits and vegetables, traditional doctors here sell their fetishes, which would cure all ailments.
Fishing through the mangrove creeks of the Sine Saloum Delta
The motorized canoe tour that takes you through the mangrove creeks of the Sine Saloum Delta is as exciting (you go fishing!) as impressive: you will get acquainted with the lifestyle of the locals in this delta. A few wonderful days of relaxation can be enjoyed in Saly. If you are well equipped enough, you can also visit the La Réservé de Bandia, where in addition to giraffes, rhinos and monkeys, there are also many antelope species and birds.
Tips & Tops On a journey of discovery through Senegal:
- If you are lucky you can be in St. Louis attending a regatta or jazz festival
- On Ile de la Goree you can visit the Maison des Esclaves to gain insight into the history of slavery
- Sail across the Senegal River to the Barbarie bird sanctuary
- The Langue de Barbara invites you to swim or water sports
- Catching fish in the mangrove creeks of the Sine Saloum Delta, quite an experience!
- Relaxing in Saly in the pool or on the beach
- The holy city of Touba is built around a beautiful mosque and very suitable for visiting the local market
- Giraffes, rhinos and monkeys will be found at the La Réservé de Bandia
- This trip is very suitable as a family trip
- At the hotel in Saly, children can learn to play drums or traditional hair braids
