Land of contrasts
Senegal is a beautiful country full of contrasts. You will travel back in time on the former slave island of Ile de Gorée, where you can visit the historical museum "Maison des Esclaves. You will also visit the colonial city St. Louis. Due to its location on the Senegal River, this city is also called the Venice of Senegal. You will take a tour around the famous Lac Rose and watch the color of this lake change under the influence of the sun's rays.
On safari in Niokolo park and meeting the Bedi and Bassari
In the Niokolo Park, which is protected from desertification, you will go on safari by 4WD in search of the more than 70 species of wild animals and birds living in this park. Especially the famous water spots like Simenti offer you the ideal opportunity to get very close to the wildlife.
You will also not soon forget an introduction to the Bedik and Bassari, peoples who still live according to ancient traditions.
Tips & Tops Round Trip Highlights Senegal:
- If you are lucky, you can attend a regatta or jazz festival in St. Louis
- Be amazed at strength of women in St. Louis engaged in salt extraction
- On Ile de Gorée, visit the presidential palace and Independence Square
- Cruise the Senegal River to the Barbarie bird sanctuary
- The holy city of Touba is built around the magnificent mosque, its minaret towering high above the city
- Meet the locals in the main town in Bassari Country: Kedougou
- Kaolack, the economic center of Tambacounda has one of the best markets in Senegal, a visit to this market is definitely not to be missed
- In local markets, in addition to the usual products, you will come across traditional healers who, with their fetishes, claim to be able to cure all ailments
- If you have a chance, be sure to explore the area around Lac Rose: typical African bush, sand dunes and beautiful deserted beaches
- Lunch at Lac Rose is a wonderful way to relax before traveling on to St. Petersburg. Louis
