Things to do in Senegal
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Dakar and Gorée Island full-day tour with licensed guideA full-day guided tour of Dakar and Gorée Island with a licensed English or French-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and lunch with one soda included. The tour covers Dakar's old city, residential districts and key landmarks in the morning, then crosses to Gorée Island in the afternoon to visit the House of Slaves and UNESCO site. Hotel or cruise ship drop-off is arranged, and the guide handles the city's notorious traffic so you don't have to navigate it yourself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving by cruise ship or staying in a hotel and want to see both Dakar's landmarks and Gorée Island's colonial history without navigating the city's traffic or arranging ferries and entry tickets yourself. The guide's knowledge of local traffic and history, combined with fixed timing and included transport, makes it the straightforward choice for a full-day introduction to the city and island.
Dakar Airport Transfer: WiFi, Bottled Water & English DriverYou’ll step off your flight into Dakar or Saly and spot your name waiting—no stress. Enjoy cold bottled water, fast WiFi onboard, and easy conversation with a local driver who knows both English and French. Let them handle the roads while you settle in, whether it’s your first Senegal trip or just another arrival—there’s comfort in being greeted like this.
Dakar & Goree Island Full-Day Tour: Slave House & Colonial SitesA full-day tour of Dakar and Goree Island with an English-speaking guide, ferry ticket, House of Slaves admission and lunch included. The itinerary moves through colonial architecture, Islamic landmarks, the presidential palace, the modern African Renaissance Monument, and the Cathedral, ending at the House of Slaves on Goree Island—the most important slave depot in West Africa between the 15th and 18th centuries. Children from age 5 are welcome; the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour for your first or second day in Dakar if you want the city's history and landmarks woven together by someone who knows the stories behind each one—the guide's local perspective turns a list of sites into a narrative that connects colonial architecture, religious landmarks and the weight of the House of Slaves into a single coherent day.
Dakar safari and lagoon tour: Bandia Park and SomoneA full-day safari and boat tour from Dakar combines a morning game drive through Bandia Park reserve—where giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys and crocodiles roam—with an afternoon boat ride through the mangrove channels of Somone lagoon, a sanctuary for wading birds. An accredited guide handles park arrangements and accompanies you throughout; lunch in Somone village and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs seven hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age five are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Dakar with a free afternoon or morning and want to see African wildlife without arranging transport or park entry yourself—the guide handles logistics at both stops, so you move between the safari and the boat ride without planning either one. Small groups keep the experience manageable; if you prefer a private vehicle and guide, confirm that option at checkout.
Dakar Airport Transfer: Private Car & AC to City HotelsYou arrive at DSS, find your driver in the lobby with a nameplate, and ride in a private air-conditioned car to your Dakar hotel. WiFi is included, all fees are paid upfront, and the driver handles the route. If you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available. The service takes the logistics off your hands the moment you clear customs.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Dakar and want transport sorted before you arrive—no haggling at the curb, no arranging a taxi, no guessing which car is yours. The fixed price and nameplate system are what make the handoff simple.
Bandia Park Safari from Dakar: African wildlife conservation tourBandia 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.Is it for me?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.
Senegal: 7-Day Private Tour with Locals, Desert & WildlifeYou’ll cross bustling Dakar streets with your local guide, ferry out to Gorée Island’s haunting history, ride camels in Lompoul desert at sunset, and share laughter over drumming firesides. From salt-harvesting at Lac Rose to wildlife walks in Fathala Reserve and boat rides through Saloum Delta villages — this private Senegal tour lets you feel every texture of West Africa.
Dakar Airport to Riu Baobab Transfer: Flight tracking & name signYou’ll step into Senegal feeling relaxed—your private transfer from DSS Airport to Riu Baobab includes personal pickup, help with your luggage, cold water, WiFi on board, and an easy ride with a local driver who knows every turn. Expect small comforts and a sense of being welcomed right from arrival.
Dakar Airport to Saly: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at the airport with your name on a sign, driven in a private hybrid car with WiFi and water to your Saly-area hotel, and returned to departures on your departure day. Flight tracking means the driver adjusts for delays, and a fixed price means no fare surprises. Luggage help and specialized infant seats are included.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Dakar and need to reach Saly, Mbour or another coastal town without arranging a taxi on the spot or waiting for a shared shuttle—the fixed price and flight tracking remove the uncertainty from your first and last hours in Senegal.
Bandia Reserve Safari: African Wildlife in Private ReserveA safari in the Bandia reserve, a private wildlife area 65 km from Dakar, where you ride in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle with a guide to see reintroduced African mammals across 3,500 hectares of regenerated habitat. The reserve is an ecological restoration project, and the mammals you encounter—some absent from Senegal for generations—live in natural conditions within the protected land. Pickup from your Dakar accommodation is included; the tour runs 3 to 4 hours.Is it for me?The 3- to 4-hour duration leaves your morning or afternoon free for other plans in Dakar or Saly-Portudal, so you can fit the safari into a day that includes the coast or the city without committing the whole day to travel.
2-Day Pink Lake & Lompoul Desert Tour from DakarIf you want to see Senegal beyond Dakar, this two-day trip lets you float in pink waters at Lac Rose, cross wild dunes by 4x4, sleep under stars in Lompoul’s desert camp, eat local food, and dance to real djembé rhythms—all with a guide who knows every shortcut.
Dakar Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFiYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with your name, a hybrid car with WiFi and water, and a fixed price agreed before you land. Flight tracking means the car arrives when you do, not before or after. Luggage help and child seats are included if you need them, and the return journey works the same way — pickup from your hotel, drop at departures, no surprises.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and the negotiation that comes with it — the driver is waiting before you land, the price is locked in, and you know exactly what you're getting. The hybrid vehicle and included WiFi make the drive itself less of an ordeal, especially if you're arriving tired or leaving early.
Lompoul Desert Camp: Overnight Camel Ride & Khaima Tent StayYou’ll cross Senegal’s Lompoul Desert by 4x4, meet local artisans near Thiès, ride camels at sunset, and sleep beneath stars in a khaima tent. With included meals and a friendly guide handling every detail, it’s an overnight escape you’ll remember long after you’ve brushed off the last grains of sand.
Bandia Reserve Safari: Lions & Wildlife from DakarA morning safari tour from Dakar hotels combines a 90-minute walk through Bandia Reserve—home to zebras, antelopes, giraffes, rhinos, monkeys and birds—with a 30-minute game drive among lions at Bandia Ranch. A live guide in English or French leads both stops; hotel pickup, the 4x4 vehicle, entrance fees and all taxes are included. The tour runs 3 to 6 hours depending on wildlife sightings and traffic.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying at a Dakar hotel without a rental car—the pickup and the guide remove the logistics of reaching the reserve and navigating it on your own, and the fixed schedule means you know when to expect the driver back.
Dakar Street Food Tour: Thiéboudienne & Local SpecialtiesYou walk through Ngor Village with a local guide, stopping at five street food vendors to taste thiéboudienne, fataya, yassa, grilled meat, and local drinks. Water, coffee, and tea are included. The route covers 1.5km on paved roads and sand, moving at a pace that lets you linger and ask questions rather than rush between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Senegalese street food the way locals do, guided by someone who knows the vendors and the neighborhood — it saves you from wandering Ngor alone trying to figure out what's safe to eat and where to stand.
Dakar, Casamance & Saloum Delta Private 8-Day TourThis is your chance to wander Dakar’s lively markets, reflect at Gorée Island’s House of Slaves, float in Pink Lake’s salty waters, meet villagers in Casamance impluvium huts, and spot wildlife on safari—all guided by locals who know every shortcut and story. Expect real encounters and moments you’ll carry home long after you leave Senegal.
Senegal & Gambia: 8-Day Dakar, Pink Lake & Desert TourYou get eight days moving through Senegal and Gambia with a guide handling all transport, border crossings, and hotel changes. The itinerary hits Dakar's main sites, Gorée Island's history, the pink lake, a night in the desert with camel ride and sunset, a wildlife reserve, two countries' worth of museums and markets, and ends in the Saloum Delta mangroves. Dinner is included every night; confirm your final airport transfer when booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Senegal and Gambia in one trip without arranging transport, hotels, border crossings, or daily logistics yourself — the fixed 8-day structure is what makes moving across two countries and sleeping in five different places actually work.
Dakar Airport to Saly: Private Transfer & AC VehicleYou're met at Dakar airport arrivals with a sign bearing your name, driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to Saly with WiFi access, and charged a fixed price that includes all fees — no negotiation, no surprises, just a straightforward hour-long transfer that gets you settled before your day begins.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Dakar and need to reach Saly without arranging a taxi or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and driver waiting at arrivals removes the friction of airport transport, so you can focus on your trip instead.
Private Walking Tour Dakar: Customized with Local GuideYou customize the route with your guide before you start walking, so the tour follows your interests instead of a fixed itinerary. Hotel pickup is included, and you see the exteriors of major monuments with expert context on daily life and heritage. If a museum catches your eye, your guide arranges entry in advance. The tour ends at a location that works for you, not at a fixed endpoint.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Dakar at your own pace without the script of a group tour—the customization before you start walking is what makes a generic walking tour feel like it was built for you.
Lompoul Desert & Pink Lake: Camel Ride, Salt Lake Swim, African BalletYou’ll float effortlessly in Senegal’s Pink Lake before heading north for a camel ride across Lompoul’s orange dunes at sunset. Share dinner beneath desert stars while local dancers bring firelight alive with music. Wake up to fishing boats and laughter by the Atlantic before returning home with sand still clinging to your shoes.
