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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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 Participants 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
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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
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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)
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Gorée Island is one of Senegal’s most important historic sites, especially in the context of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Visit this UNESCO-listed island without worrying about sorting out transportation with a private excursion that includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Spend plenty of time exploring the island and its top attractions before returning to your hotel via boat and car.
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Visit to the Island of Gorée
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This tour is all about Cultural historical exchange with local people. Historical sites monuments Markets beautiful streets. Lot of information from your local guide. Many places in Dakar you will come out of the car walk around with your guide take photos talk to local people. Goree island tour all Is walking no vehicle on island, lot of stories colonial buildings French and Portuguese architecture beautiful Street
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Full Day Small Group Historical Tour at Dakar and Goree Island
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Start your stay in Senegal with a seamless private transfer from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Hotel Riu Baobab in Pointe Sarène. Enjoy a premium, door-to-door service with flight tracking, unlimited waiting time for flight delays, a professional English- and/or French-speaking chauffeur, and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle reserved exclusively for you. Whether you're travelling as a couple, family, business traveller or group of friends, your chauffeur will meet you in the arrivals hall with a personalized name sign, assist with your luggage, and take you directly to Hotel Riu Baobab with fixed pricing and no hidden fees. Relax and enjoy a safe, reliable and stress-free journey to one of Senegal's finest beachfront resorts.
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DSS Airport to RIU Baobab Hotel – Premium Private Transfer
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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)
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The Lac Rose is one of Senegal’s most stunning natural wonders—a bright pink saltwater lake that takes its color from a unique bacteria. On this tour, enjoy spectacular views of the lake, visit one of the lakeside salt farms, and stop at regional attractions including the Noflaye Tortoise Park and a village belonging to the Fulani people.
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Lac Rose and Noflaye Tortoise Park
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Discover the wildlife of Senegal and visit the Bandia Conservation Park on this half-day tour. See a variety of native African animals such as giraffes, rhinos, buffalo, crocodiles, and more as you embark on a 1.5-hour game drive. After admiring the wildlife, sit down to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and take a boat ride across the Somone Lagoon to observe the animals of the mangrove forest.
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Day tour Somone lagoon and Bandia park Safari
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Combine a tour of Senegal’s' capital city with a trip out to Goree Island on this private, full-day tour. You'll visit the markets and monuments of Dakar, including the stately Presidential Palace. You'll then hop on a boat and head over to the UNESCO-listed Goree Island, once the largest slave-trading port on the West African coast and an important place to learn about this harrowing chapter of history.
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Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants)
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Explore vibrant Dakar on a captivating excursion. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Sandaga market, taste local flavors at the Kermel Market, and discover history at the African Renaissance Monument. Wander the colorful streets of the Medina, soak up art at the Village des Arts, and feel the cultural pulse of the city at the Corniche. An immersive adventure awaits you, blending traditions, cuisine and art, revealing the dynamic soul of Dakar in a memorable half-day.
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Excursion - Dakar 360 °
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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)
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Discover the famous Bandia Reserve on an unforgettable excursion Check-out from your Inn. Enjoy a guided safari to observe wildlife such as giraffes, rhinos, zebras, antelope and many others in their natural habitat. This experience combines adventure, nature and cultural discovery with sacred baobab trees and local history. Comfortable transportation, Professional Guide and personalized assistance included for a serene experience.
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Excursion to Bandia Reserve
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The island’s colonial-style houses, adorned with wrought-iron balconies and draped in lush bougainvillea, evoke a tranquil Mediterranean charm. Despite its quiet beauty, Gorée remains the most popular destination for international tourists and locals alike. The island is most famous for the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves), a historic building preserved as a museum and poignant memorial to the Atlantic slave trade. Visitors can walk through the cramped cells where men, women, and children were held before their forced journey across the ocean. The most haunting feature is the "Door of No Return"—a narrow stone portal opening directly onto the Atlantic, symbolizing the final glimpse millions of Africans had of their homeland before being transported into a life of servitude. The museum's collections offer us a window into the evolution of the human species and the complexity of ancient societies. The art pieces on exhibit reveal the exceptional craftsmanship of our ancestors.
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Sensafari Goree island and Black civilisation museum
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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
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This tour is unique with the visit of three Museums with experienced Guide and curator who know well African art and culture history and Patrimony. House Ousmane Sow, the African Renaissance Monument Museum inside the Statue then the Black Civilizations Museum. The guide know well the location of the Museums and the content of their exhibitions You’ll love the visit learn more about Africa and its people. Better understanding of Africa throughout the exhibitions window of The continent.
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Dakar Museums and Monument de la Renaissance in a half day
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Discover the perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts with exciting activities: *Lion Stroll* - A unique experience to get up close and personal with these majestic felines, observing their environment and behavior. *Safari* - Explore the world of iconic animals from the safety of our secured vehicle, guided by experienced professionals. Get ready for an unforgettable ride as the animals might even come close to make your experience even more special!
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Fathala Wild Life Reserve Safari
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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
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