Fathala Game Reserve Safari: Giraffes, Rhinos & Antelopes

Track giraffes, rhinos and antelopes across the Fathala savannah in a single day.

A private 10-hour safari tour to Fathala Game Reserve near Toubacouta, Senegal, with hotel pickup and lunch included. You travel five hours round-trip from your hotel, then spend the day on game drives through the reserve watching giraffes, rhinos and antelopes roam the savannah. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese narrates the wildlife and conservation work taking place in the reserve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari adventure at Fathala Reserve

• Travel to Fathala Reserve
• Explore African savannah wildlife
• Encounter giraffes, rhinos, antelopes
• Learn about conservation efforts
• Return from Fathala Reserve

The experience

Giraffes, rhinos and antelopes are the draw here, and the reserve's open savannah is where you'll find them. The tour runs as a private booking, so your guide sets the pace and stops where the wildlife appears. Five hours of the day is transport between your hotel in Dakar and the reserve near Toubacouta. The remaining time is spent on game drives watching the animals move through their habitat. The guide speaks your choice of five languages and shares details about the species you encounter and the conservation efforts protecting the reserve.

Lunch is included and served during the day. The full itinerary is built around what shows up on the day you visit. There's no fixed route or list of stops, just the reserve itself and the animals that inhabit it. The tour suits travelers with at least moderate fitness, since the day involves sitting in a vehicle for extended periods and the terrain is uneven.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• hotel pickup and return transport.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese.
• game drives through Fathala Game Reserve.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.Operator's directions: “We will pick you up from your hotel reception.”

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Senegal Shuttle

Is this one for you?This tour works best for travelers with moderate fitness who can spend five hours in a vehicle and want a private guide who sets the pace based on where wildlife appears. The full day commitment, including the long drive from Dakar, suits visitors with flexibility in their schedule rather than those fitting a quick excursion into a packed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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 actually see on the safari to Fathala?

Giraffes, rhinos and antelopes are the primary wildlife you'll encounter on game drives through the reserve. The guide points out these species as they appear across the savannah, and explains their behavior and the conservation work protecting them in Fathala.

How much of the 10 hours is spent driving to and from the reserve?

Five hours of the tour is round-trip transport between your hotel and Fathala Game Reserve near Toubacouta. The remaining five hours are spent on game drives inside the reserve itself.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour and served during the day at the reserve.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup from your hotel in Dakar is included, and the guide returns you to your hotel at the end of the day.