Country full of contrasts
Senegal is a beautiful country full of contrasts. You will travel back in time on the former slave island of Ile de Gorée,where you can visit the historical museum 'Maison des Esclaves'. You will also visit the colonial city St. Louis. Due to its location on the Senegal River, this city is also called the Venice of Senegal. You will take a trip around the famous Lac Rose and see the colour of this lake change under the influence of the sun's rays.
On safari in the Niokolo park and a meeting with the Bedi and Bassari
In the Niokolo park,which is protected from desertification, go on safari with a 4WD, looking for the more than 70 species of wildlife and birds that live in this park. Especially the famous water spots like Simenti offer you the ideal opportunity to approach the wild up close.
You will not soon forget an introduction to the Bedik and Bassari,peoples who still live according to ancient traditions.
Tips & Tops Tour Highlights Senegal:
- If you are lucky you can be in St. Louis attending a regatta or jazz festival
- Be amazed by the power of the women in St. Louis. Louis working on salt extraction
- On Ile de Gorée you can visit the Presidential Palace and Independence Square
- Sail across the Senegal River to the Barbarie bird sanctuary
- The holy city of Touba is built around the beautiful mosque, the minaret towers high above the city
- Meet the locals in the main town in Bassari Country: Kedougou
- Kaolack, the economic centre of Tambacounda has one of the best markets in Senegal, a visit to this market should certainly not be missed
- In local markets, in addition to the usual products, you will also come across the traditional physicians who, with their fetishes, say they can cure all the ailments
- If you have the chance, be sure to explore the area of Lac Rose: typical African bush, sand dunes and beautiful deserted beaches
- A lunch at the Lac Rose is a delicious way to relax, before continuing on to St. Louis. Louis
