2-day safari at Fathala Wildlife Reserve: Lion walk & wildlife

See giraffes, zebras and antelopes roaming free, then walk with lions

A 2-day safari tour through Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal where you track African wildlife across the savannah with a local guide and walk among lions. The itinerary includes transportation from your location, meals at select stops, water throughout the day, and expert guidance in English, Spanish or French on the ecosystems and conservation efforts that protect the reserve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Safari adventure tours in Senegal

• Begin authentic safari at Fathala Reserve
• Observe giraffes, zebras, and antelopes
• Learn about ecosystem and conservation
• Enjoy lion walk experience
• Have early morning coffee and lunch

Day 2: .

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The experience

Fathala Wildlife Reserve sits across open savannah where giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other African wildlife move through their natural habitat. You travel by vehicle with an experienced guide who explains the ecosystem and the reserve's conservation work as you spot animals in the distance and up close. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and the two days give you time to move deeper into the reserve rather than rush through a single afternoon.

One of the two days includes a lion walk: a rare chance to move on foot among the lions themselves. The other day focuses on broader wildlife viewing across the reserve. Meals happen at select locations during the tour. Water is provided throughout both days. Transportation picks you up from your location and handles all the logistics, so you arrive ready to watch and learn without arranging a separate vehicle or navigating the reserve alone.

The reserve sits in Senegal, and the tour also connects to the wider region. You'll experience local cultures and landscapes beyond the wildlife itself. The itinerary is built for people who want to see African animals in their actual habitat rather than in a zoo or from a distance, and the two-day structure lets the experience settle rather than feel rushed.

What’s included

• Guide fee.
• transportation from your location.
• lunch at select stops.
• water provided throughout both days.
• expert guidance on the reserve's ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Options for this experience

2 options

Lion walkGuide in English, Spanish or French · 06:00Safari and lion walk, with pickup included

Wildlife safari experience at the Fathala Wildlife Reserve in SenegalGuide in English, Spanish or French · 06:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Senior (100 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 51

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Senegambia Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to spend two full days tracking wildlife rather than rushing through a half-day or single afternoon. The extra time lets you venture deeper into the reserve and increases your chances of close encounters with the animals. The lion walk sets this option apart from standard wildlife viewing, so choose it if walking among lions is the experience you came for.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I see at Fathala Wildlife Reserve?

Fathala is home to giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other African wildlife roaming freely across the savannah. The reserve's ecosystem supports a rich variety of species, and your guide will point out what you encounter and explain how the reserve protects them.

What does the lion walk involve?

One of the two days includes a lion walk where you move on foot among the lions themselves: a rare, close encounter with the animals in their natural habitat. Your experienced guide leads this part of the tour and manages the experience safely.

What meals and drinks are included over the two days?

Lunch is included at select locations during the tour, and water is provided throughout both days to keep you hydrated in the savannah heat. Food stops happen at designated points rather than at every location.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the reserve?

No. Transportation is included in the tour price and picks you up from your location, then handles all movement through the reserve and back. You don't need to arrange a separate vehicle or navigate on your own.