Full-day Bandia / Somone Lagoon: The safari experience

Dakar, Senegal

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch is included in the price of the tour
Round-trip transfers from your hotel will be provided
Private experience for just you and your party

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick them up and drop them off at the place of your choice

Meeting point

Place de l'Indépendance
MH99+H5Q place de l'indépendance, Dakar, Senegal

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Reserve De Bandia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Ousmane delivers a wonderful Senegal adventure. A memory builder

John_L, May 2023

Ousmane Gaye contacted us about a week before the excursion and said the PINK LAKE was not pink anymore due to heavy rains and flooding and suggested changes... and described them in detail. Then, the day before he contacted us to confirm time and place for pickup. Perfect! He had a driver and had our permission to alter the original places to visit due to much rain - and his choices were fabulous. First drove to Bandia Animal Park - and on the 45 minute drive he showed us all the important buildings in town and told us all about Senegal - the country, the people, life, commerce, and we felt we really learned a lot about the people/place. At the park he had arranged for a private tour with another guide joining us so our jeep only had the two of us and our 2 guides (other jeeps were packed 3 people wide and 3-4 rows. but we had fabulous views in all directions due to his arrangements). On the 2 hour drive we saw so many animals in the wild only a few feet away: rhino (male & female), zebra, alligators, giraffes (even a pregnant one), warthogs, Cape and Derby Elands, monkeys, newborn monkeys, Impalas (Lion McDonalds), tortises, and hundreds of BaoBab tress including one where they put the remains of many non farmers: Tomdeau de Griots. We then went to Lake Somone for a short boat ride to a local restaurant Cafe Rasta - and Ousmane treated us to a traditional national Senegal lunch (thieboudienne) of fried fish, rice, vegetables and as well as a glass of BaoBab juice! We then went on a 30 minute bat ride thru the mangrove to be mere feet away form birds birds birds esp close to pelicans, cranes, egrets. It was a fabulous day we will always remember and have such a great collection of photos to relieve it all.

The Best Experience

Sarah_P, Dec 2021

We came for a weekend away, as we do not live too far away. This trip had my cheeks hurting with so many smiles and laughs. Oumar is such a wonderful knowledgeable man and made the day. We were skeptical of the cost for a family of five for a day out but this is well worth every penny.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

I am just flattered by your review. Thank you so much, Sarah. It was great meeting you and your family. When I get feedback like this, it makes me love what I do more than ever before and the clients' reviews are a testimony to the fact that customer service satisfaction is way more important than the dollar value to me. And my tours are worth every single penny spent. However, it is wonderful to know that it is all worth it when my guests have an outstanding experience. It makes it all worth the effort.

Oumar was the best!

Alexandra_P, Nov 2021

Our tour experience was excellent. The guide, Oumar, was extremely knowledgeable about so many things, and filled the drive time between locations with educational information on Senegal’s culture, people, and history. He was fun and engaging and so pleasant to work with! This tour was a full day, and jam-packed with activities that left our group exhausted yet very satisfied. It is well worth the money! And if Oumar is tour guide, you’ll be in for a guaranteed good time!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you for your outstanding feedback. It's highly appreciated. However, your cooperation and the group's ongoing attention made it a success. You can see that I enjoy what I do and having an easy-going tour made it more enjoyable. Give a hug to everyone on that tour

Excellent day out

David_C, Jun 2021

Absolutely fantastic day out. From start to finish. Our guide was there for us on time for pick up and he kept us engaged on the whole drive to the safai. He was very knowledgeable and answered every question we threw at him 👌🏻. Have already recommended to other work mates to use these guys. I know I will be using them again!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Your business is much appreciated. However, if I can ever be a service for your workmates in the future, please let me know. I really appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts. With Oumar, no detail is too small to make your vacation a lifetime experience.

Excursion à Dakar

Regina_B, Oct 2021

C’est une journée inoubliable et c’est un expérience dans ma vie. Le Guide Oumar KEBE une personne instruite, poli, aimable et tout simplement fantastique. J’en suis ravi. Bien cordialement Regina