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Senegal & The Gambia Adventure

12 days
From Dakar to Saly
4.6
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Senegal & The Gambia Adventure - Intrepid Travel
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Local Living
  • Wildlife
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary – one of the world’s most important bird-watching spots. Travel by pirogue through wetlands teeming with over 250 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans, and observe the diverse wildlife.
  • Experience Saint Louis’ jazz culture, where the rhythms and melodies of this UNESCO-listed city resonate through its lively streets and music venues.
  • Walk through Abuko Nature Reserve and look out for the variety of wildlife that lives here, including Nile crocodiles and exotic birds, as well as its diverse vegetation.
  • Unwind on the golden, palm-fringed beaches of Cap Skirring while experiencing the vibrant local life of the Casamance region.
  • Visit the village of Djenbereng to learn about the Jola people’s rich culture and traditions. Gain insights into their communal rice farming, sacred forests and cultural practices, deepening your understanding of this community.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Dakar, Senegal
  2. Day 2 Dakar, Senegal
  3. Day 3 St Louis, Senegal
  4. Day 4 St Louis, Senegal
  5. Day 5 Kaolack, Senegal
  6. Day 6 Ziguinchor, Senegal
  7. Day 7 Cap Skirring, Senegal
  8. Day 8 Cap Skirring, Senegal
  9. Day 9 Banjul, The Gambia
  10. Day 10 Banjul, The Gambia
  11. Day 11 Saly, Senegal
  12. Day 12 Saly, Senegal
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,453

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Dean
    · January 2nd, 2018
    Wonderful trip!
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  • Dean
    · December 22nd, 2017
    Wonderful and unique experience to overland through some relatively untraveled Countries! Great trip.
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  • Anonymous
    · February 21st, 2011
    Excellent trip,our leaders also. Only our bus was....
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Senegal & The Gambia Adventure
From Dakar to Saly

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 300702

  • Currencies
    D
    Dalasi
    Gambia
    Fr
    CFA Franc BCEAO
    Senegal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F, D, M, K.

    Type G
    Gambia
    Type C
    Senegal
    Type E
    Senegal
    Type F
    Senegal
    Type D
    Senegal
    Type M
    Senegal
    Type K
    Senegal
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Gambia and Senegal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
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