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Senegal Tours & Holiday
Experience the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Senegal with our expertly guided small group tours and holiday packages.
Westernmost of the African continent, Senegal offers visitors a rich array of cultural and natural spectacles.
From the vivacity of the capital city Dakar artistic heart to the jazz-loving St Louis, the modern nation fosters its customs and nurtures its talents in equal measure. Spread across grassy plains and arid open space of over 197,000 km², this former French occupied territory still boasts elegant colonial architecture, whilst retaining much of its tribal traditional village heartlands.
Beyond the influence of man, however, is a land with abundant birdlife and exquisite shorelines. Senegal is keen to celebrate and share its history and wildlife with those who come to discover this gem of West Africa.
Senegal is one of West Africa’s most vibrant and culturally rich destinations, still refreshingly uncrowded and authentic. From Dakar’s lively streets to the peaceful Sine-Saloum Delta and historic Île de Gorée, the country offers a strong sense of discovery and connection throughout.
Our Small Group Adventure Tours (maximum 12 travellers) ensure a more personal experience, with time to engage meaningfully with local culture, history, and communities. Accommodation is simple, comfortable, and locally chosen to keep you close to the real character of Senegal.
Holiday Packages Overview
1. Coast and Delta Explorer
The introduces you to the country’s key highlights. The journey begins in Dakar, visiting major landmarks and nearby Gorée Island, before continuing to Lake Retba and the historic streets of Saint-Louis. Time is spent observing birdlife in Djoudj National Park, visiting the holy city of Touba, and exploring the calm waterways of the Saloum Delta, where traditional island communities still thrive. The experience concludes at Joal-Fadiouth before returning to Dakar. View full itinerary →
2. Senegal and Guinea-Bissau
The Explorer builds on this experience and continues beyond Senegal to the remote Bijagos Islands. After completing the Senegal itinerary, the journey extends by air and boat to island communities where daily life remains largely unchanged. This part of the trip focuses on quiet beaches, rare wildlife, and meaningful cultural encounters in one of West Africa’s least visited regions. View full itinerary →
Both journeys are led by experienced local guides.
What to see on our Senegal Group Tours
Explore Goree Island and its slave heritage with its ‘Point of No Return’
Visit the charming old town of Saint Louis
Discover vast flocks of pelicans and flamingos at Djoudj National Park
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A wonderful opportunity to explore and experience a string of Caribbean islands. Although the pace of the trip was fast, we still managed to see behind the glitz and glamour of the holiday industry and get to grips with local history and culture.
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Guinea-Bissau represents one of West Africa's most untouched and least-visited destinations—tiny, impoverished, with minimal tourism infrastructure but extraordinary cultural authenticity. The Bijagos Islands maintain traditional lifestyles and rare wildlife (including saltwater hippos) found almost nowhere else. Very few travelers reach Guinea-Bissau, making it genuinely exploratory. Combining with Senegal works logistically (short flight from Dakar to Bissau) and experientially (Senegal's accessibility balanced by Guinea-Bissau's extreme remoteness). The 14-day tour provides comprehensive West African experience from developed Dakar to barely-touched Bijagos—maximum diversity in one journey.
Both Senegal tours involve light to moderate activity (Coast and Delta Explorer: fitness 2/5; Guinea-Bissau extension: fitness 3/5). Daily activities include walking on flat terrain through cities and villages, getting in and out of boats for island and delta visits, and coping with heat. The Coast and Delta Explorer is quite relaxed with no strenuous activities. The Guinea-Bissau extension adds more boat travel and basic conditions. Anyone with reasonable mobility who can walk short distances and handle heat comfortably will manage well. These aren't physically challenging tours.
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