Bandia Park Safari from Dakar: African wildlife conservation tour

See giraffes, rhinos and African wildlife without leaving the reserve's boundaries

Bandia Park is a conservation reserve near Dakar where a guided 4x4 safari takes you through 3,500 hectares to watch giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles and tortoises in open habitat. Private transport from your hotel and an English or French-speaking guide are included. Lunch is available as an add-on at checkout. The reserve protects African wildlife in an eco-friendly setting, and you can extend the day with visits to the Pink Lake or Lions Reserve for an extra fee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari at Bandia Park Reserve

• Arrive at Bandia Park Reserve
• Explore wildlife in 3,500 ha nature
• Observe giraffes, rhinos, and more
• Complete safari experience

The experience

What animals will I actually see on a Bandia Park safari? The reserve holds giraffes, rhinos, a variety of antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles and tortoises across its 3,500 hectares: enough space that sightings are not staged or confined. You travel by 4x4 with a guide who knows where the animals move through the day, and the vehicle itself becomes your vantage point. The landscape includes huge baobabs, thorny bushes and lianas, so the setting is not a manicured park but a working habitat where the animals live.

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes private transport from your hotel in Dakar or the surrounding area, so there is no waiting for a group van or navigating to a meeting point. Your guide speaks English or French and travels with you the whole time. Lunch can be added at checkout if you want to stay longer without breaking the day. Without it, you move through the reserve and return to your hotel by early afternoon.

After the safari, you have the option to visit the Pink Lake or the Lions Reserve, each for an additional charge. These are separate from the main tour, so you can add them if the day still has room or skip them if the safari is enough. The reserve is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller, though the terrain is open savanna rather than paved paths.

What’s included

• Private 4x4 transport in Bandia Park.
• hotel pickup and return transport from Dakar.
• English or French-speaking guide for the full safari.
• all park fees and taxes.
• lunch (on the option that includes it).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (20 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 77 years) · Youth (12 to 19 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 120

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Senegal Global Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying near Dakar and want a guided 4x4 safari through enclosed parkland rather than open savanna. You'll see giraffes, rhinos, and antelopes up close in a smaller, more controlled setting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 19 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

How long does the Bandia Park safari actually take?

The safari runs 4 to 5 hours total, including transport from your hotel and time in the reserve watching wildlife.

What animals live in Bandia Park that I can see?

Bandia Park holds giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles and tortoises across its 3,500 hectares. The guide knows where they move through the day and travels with you in the 4x4.

Is transport from my Dakar hotel included in the safari price?

Private transport from your hotel is included. The driver picks you up and returns you after the tour, so you do not arrange separate travel to the reserve.

Can I add lunch to the safari, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is available as an add-on at checkout. If you do not choose it, the tour runs without a meal stop and you return to your hotel by early afternoon.

Can I visit the Pink Lake or Lions Reserve on the same day?

The Pink Lake and Lions Reserve are separate attractions available for an additional fee. You can add either one after the safari if you want to extend your day.