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An unforgettable safari in Senegal in the Bandia reserve where with a panoramic 4x4 car you can meet all the large mammals of Africa in 3,500 ha of grandiose nature: giant baobabs, thorny bushes, capricious lianas...
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safari at the bandia reserve
3 to 4 hours
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Experience both Dakar and Gorée Island in one day during this full-day tour, guided by a licensed tour guide. Discover the rich history and distinct culture, and interact with locals as you explore the old city, suburbs, and residential districts. Benefit from expert insights to navigate the bustling traffic of Dakar smoothly. Enjoy a comfortable and informative experience tailored to meet your needs.
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Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day
8 hours 30 minutes
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✔ See the best of Dakar including markets, monuments and local neighborhoods ✔ Enjoy a real local experience with your professional guide ✔ Private tour with hotel pickup, comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and free water included Discover the vibrant capital of Senegal on a guided city tour that combines history, culture and everyday local life. Explore the historic Plateau district, admire colonial architecture, and visit the famous Sandaga Market with insights from your guide. Enjoy panoramic views along the Atlantic coast, meet local artisans, and experience Dakar beyond the typical tourist routes. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to discover the real Dakar in a comfortable and authentic way. Please note: This tour does not include Gorée Island. Tour duration: Approximately 4–5 hours Flexible departure with hotel pickup included Languages available: English, French, German and Wolof ✔Wheelchair-friendly routes available upon request
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Dakar City Tour – Markets, Highlights & Local Guide
4 to 5 hours
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Spend a day visiting both Dakar and Goree Island with an expert local guide by your side. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or the place of your choosing and take you out for a day of sightseeing in the city. You'll also take a ferry out to Goree Island to learn about the somber history of the slave trade.
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Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour
8 hours
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This tour offers a unique adventure through the Bandia Safari Reserve and the pink lake, where you’ll experience wildlife encounters and the beauty of Senegal’s natural landscapes. Minimum individuals for this tour is 2 people. If by the time of the tour there are not enough individuals who have booked this tour unfortuently, you will be asked to cancel the tour.
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Discover Bandia Safari and The Pink Lake : 2 partcipants Minimum
8 to 9 hours
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Discover the best of Senegal’s capital, without worrying about navigating or doing hours of research, on this half-day tour of Dakar. Join a small group and visit several key landmarks, including the Presidential Palace, the Grand Mosque of Dakar, several local markets, and the African Renaissance Monument. While you explore, your guide provides context on the rich history and culture of Senegal, so you leave with a well-rounded view.
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Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)
3 to 4 hours
Free Cancellation
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Not only does this tour take you to experience the history of Goree Island, but it also provides the chance to explore Dakar City. Visit the poignant sites that played a part in the Atlantic slave trade on Goree Island, stopping to look at colonial buildings and take in the serene island environment. Then, delve into the vibrant street life and discover Dakar's unique mix of modernity and tradition.
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Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour
7 to 8 hours
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Reliable and comfortable airport transfers at an affordable Award. Our customers are satisfied with our services. Senegal Shuttle is the best airport transfer service available on the Senegalese Point of Sale. Air conditioning on board.
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Transfer - DSS Airport Dakar (One way)
1 hour
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Combine a safari in Bandia National Park with a visit with this tour. You'll depart Dakar in the morning and head to the park for a two-hour game drive, where you may see monkeys, giraffes, and even rhinos. You'll then head to Lake Retba for lunch (optional) and a ride over sand dunes before returning to Dakar.
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Bandia Park Safari (Minimum 2 Participants)
4 to 5 hours
Free Cancellation
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Learn about the history of the slave trade in West Africa from an English-speaking guide by your side on this private tour to Goree Island from Dakar. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to the UNESCO-listed island, where you'll visit the House of Slaves, where enslaved people spent their final days in Africa before boarding ships for the Americas.
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Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour
4 hours
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This tour will give you a chance to discover the most important museums in Dakar city. With our accredited tour guide you will learn more about the African arts history and contemprary artworks.In a short time you will enjoy a sightseeing city tour of Dakar while exploring Africa's rich cultures and arts worldwide.
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Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets
4 hours 30 minutes
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This tour to Bandia reserve and pink lake will give you a chance to watch the wildlife closely in an eco friendly nature .Be prepared with camera as you will have a nature watching dunes of salt ,bathing in the lake to enjoy the floating sensation being a wonderful experience .
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Day Tour Bandia Wildlife Reserve and pink lake
8 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation
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Explore the captivating history and culture of Gorée Island in Senegal on this unforgettable excursion. Wander the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, discover the House of Slaves and feel the palpable emotion of times gone by. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this island steeped in history, where colorful architecture and poignant stories transport you on a journey to the heart of Senegalese heritage.
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Visit to the Island of Gorée
4 to 5 hours
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The capital of Senegal, Dakar, has a long history and rich cultural heritage. On this tour, take in the highlights of the city, then cruise out to explore the UNESCO-listed Goree Island. See landmarks such as the Presidential Palace and the Monument of African renaissance; browse the markets for traditional handicrafts; then learn about Dakar’s dark past on a tour of Goree Island, including the House of Slaves.
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Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
7 hours
Free Cancellation
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Unlimited waiting time, guaranteed transfer, fixed price with no hidden fees, and professional chauffeur service for a stress-free experience.
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DSS Airport Dakar Premium Private Transfer
35 to 59 minutes
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Unlimited waiting time, flight tracking, private air-conditioned transfer, professional chauffeur and direct service to Riu Baobab Hotel. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned premium vehicle ideal for couples, families, business travelers, and luxury holiday guests staying at Riu Baobab. The journey offers a smooth and safe transfer through one of Senegal’s most popular seaside destinations.
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DSS Airport Riu Baobab Hotel Premium Private Transfer
40 to 59 minutes
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Unlimited waiting time, guaranteed transfer, fixed price with no hidden fees and professional chauffeurs for a smooth and stress-free journey from DSS Airport to Saly. Enjoy comfortable vehicles, real-time flight tracking and 24/7 customer support.
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DSS Airport to Saly Private Transfer
25 to 45 minutes
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Explore the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Senegal with SENEXPAT's transportation solutions. Travelers can enjoy seamless transfers to iconic locations, such as the colorful markets of Dakar or the historic sites of Gorée Island. Each journey is an invitation to engage with the local culture, making memories that go beyond mere sightseeing. With a commitment to safety and reliability, SENEXPAT ensures that every trip is not just a transfer but an authentic experience of Senegal's rich heritage. - Safe and reliable transportation to major attractions - Personalized service tailored for both expats and locals - Opportunities for cultural immersion along the journey - Established in 2018, with a focus on authentic experiences
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Cultural Excursions ( Goree Island and Lac Rose) with SENEXPAT
4 to 7 hours
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Unique tour to observe the city of Dakar from above at the second most important lighthouse in Africa le Phare des Mammelles Breathtaking view and stories of navigation narrated by the guide is at the lighthouse museum will delight your needs then not far from Dakar to take a deep fresh breathe at Ngor island with an experienced guide who know the secrets places the history and arts and artists playground or Museum. Quietness, sun, sea, swim, art and cultural dimensions for artists and art love. Get inspiration, Ngor is a place of inspiration many artists have residences.
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Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour)
4 hours
Free Cancellation
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Reliable and comfortable airport transfers at an affordable Award. Our customers are satisfied with our services. Senegal Shuttle is the best airport transfer service available on the Senegalese Point of Sale. Air conditioning on board.
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DSS Airport Transfer Dakar (Return)
1 hour
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Explore bustling Dakar on this jam-packed tour perfect for those on a tight schedule. Travel to the heart of downtown Dakar and marvel at the French colonial architecture of Place de l’independance. Visit significant cultural monuments and see places of religious importance such as the Grand Mosque of Dakar. Meander through the vast Market Soumbedioune and haggle for a bargain among the arts and crafts.
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Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour
4 hours
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Take a safari and visit Lake Retba, Senegal's famous "pink lake," in just one day with this private tour. You'll start with a visit out into the wilderness in a 4WD vehicle, where you may spot rhinos, zebras, and even giraffes. You'll then head to the pink lake to see salt being harvested before heading back to Dakar.
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Full-day Bandia / Somone Lagoon: The safari experience
5 hours
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Gorée island is world heritage site classified by the UNESCO. In other words ,this famous island was very active in slave trade ,and will from 1536 to 1848 ,year of the abolition of slavery ,the main transit center ,where 15 to 20 slaves will be shipped for the America's. Slavery will first start on the island practiced by the Portuguese in 1536 .On Gorée island ,we will open a chapter of the history of mankind with the visit of THE SLAVES HOUSE and its famous "DOOR OF NO RETURN",which was the last link of the slave with the Motherland or Africa .Here you learn how Black people were abused,downgraded,brutalized by the slaves merchants ,and their collaborators for nearly 4 centuries .You will also see the 1830 French church ,the former French strongholds ,the birth house of the first black deputy at the french Parliament, the French governor's residence.In short you will learn a lot about the country's history, slavery, colonization and so on .
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Half Day Tour : Explore Goree island
5 hours
Free Cancellation
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Reliable and comfortable airport transfers at an affordable Award. Our customers are satisfied DE our services. Senegal Shuttle is the best airport transfer service available on the Senegalese Point of Sale. Air conditioning on board.
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DSS Airport Transfer Saly (One way)
1 hour
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