Getaway to the Saloum Delta
Between secret bolongs and century-old mangroves, three days of pure escape in the Saloum biosphere.
Duration
3 days
From
€325/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Style
Stay
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Couple, Solo, senior, With friends
The spirit of travel
Discover the Saloum Delta, a land between two waters where earth and sea blend into a network of bolongs, islands and mangroves. This 3-day / 2-night circuit invites you to immerse yourself in nature and discovery in a National Park classified as a World Biosphere Reserve, listed on UNESCO's indicative list. Here, mangroves shelter a rich birdlife, tidal flats and mudflats succeed one another, and shell mounds punctuate the wooded savanna of baobabs, silk-cotton trees and caïcédrats.
Your destination: Les Barracudas, an ecolodge integrated into the environment. We have selected this accommodation for its setting and for a restaurant that showcases the diversity of local gastronomy. The itinerary favors short journeys, local paths and local modes of transport, in the spirit of slow travel. You enjoy a peaceful pace, conducive to observation and encounters, with unique visits in the heart of Saloum.
Our local team ensures the quality of exchanges and is involved in solidarity actions on privileged sites. This stay suits travelers seeking authenticity, families and anyone wishing to immerse themselves in a remarkable estuarine environment, to meet a territory and its inhabitants, faithful to Sénégal's Téranga.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
From Dakar to the Saloum Delta: Foundiougne and Sokone, Between River and Mangrove
Departure from Dakar at 9am, heading to Mbour via the new highway, then towards the Saloum via Fatick and Foundiougne. Depending on schedules, crossing the Saloum river by ferry or pirogue, for lunch by the river. Continue to Sokone.
Check-in at the Barracudas.
Free afternoon: swimming in the pool overlooking the mangrove or relaxing in the sun on the beach terrace by the bolong. Welcome aperitif offered on the terrace, followed by dinner prepared by Lamine, the head chef. Night in the calm of the bush, sometimes disturbed by the cry of a hyena.
Islands and Creeks of the Saloum
In the morning, you embark in a pirogue for a day in the heart of the Saloum Delta National Park, listed as a World Biosphere Reserve. You navigate through a maze of bolongs bordered by mangroves, with this impression of "Amazonian adventure".
Around the bends, you sometimes encounter mangrove oyster gatherers or a fishing pirogue. You observe numerous birds living in the mangrove.
At lunch time, "Robinson Crusoe" barbecue on a deserted beach.
The afternoon continues in the shade, listening to the birds, with the possibility of swimming in the bolong or taking a walk in search of fiddler crabs.
Return to the Barracudas in mid-afternoon; with a bit of luck, you will spot a pod of humpback dolphins, a species typical of brackish environments.
End of day relaxation by the pool. Attentive dinner and a good night after this day with an "Out of Africa" atmosphere. Lamine has prepared a refined meal for you.
Free morning in the Saloum, activities of your choice and return to Dakar
For this last morning in the heart of Saloum, you choose your own pace before returning to Dakar in the afternoon.
Free morning – no extra charge
- Enjoy the tranquility of the place: swimming pool overlooking the mangrove, sunbathing on the beach bordering the bolong, fishing from the pontoon.
- Set off for 2 hours, at dawn or end of day, by kayak, mountain bike or on foot.
- Visit Bambougar village and meet a representative of the village women's group.
Possible excursions with extra charge
- Weekly markets (½ day) : car drive to one of the Luma in the region — Thursday: Touba Nding / Saturday: Passy / Sunday: Touba Mouride. Rates: base 2 people: 20,000 F CFA / person; base 3 people: 15,000 F CFA / person; base 4 people: 10,000 F CFA / person.
- Patako forest and Ndinderlin pottery (½ day) : discovery of a predominantly Mandinka territory, with other types of habitats and customs. Rates: base 2 people: 20,000 F CFA / person; base 3 people: 15,000 F CFA / person; base 4 people: 10,000 F CFA / person.
- Safari at Fathala wildlife reserve (4 hours) : early wake-up, drive to Fathala forest on the Gambia border, then boarding in an open 4×4 safari vehicle offering 360° views. Rates: base 2 people: 55,000 F CFA / person; base 3 people: 40,000 F CFA / person; base 4 people: 33,000 F CFA / person.
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant au Sénégal dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.
Passeport
Pour entrer au Sénégal, votre passeport doit être valide au minimum six mois après la date d'entrée dans le pays et comporter au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).
Séjour touristique sans visa
Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques au Sénégal.
Cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 90 jours à compter de la date d'entrée sur le territoire. Au-delà de cette durée, une prolongation ou un titre de séjour devra être sollicité auprès des autorités sénégalaises compétentes.
Les autorités peuvent également demander :
un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),
une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,
une adresse d'hébergement sur le territoire sénégalais.
Carnet de vaccination – Fièvre jaune
La présentation d'un carnet de vaccination international valide est obligatoire à l'entrée au Sénégal. La vaccination contre la fièvre jaune est exigée pour tous les voyageurs âgés de plus de 9 mois, quelle que soit leur provenance.
Ce document officiel de l'OMS doit être présenté aux services d'immigration à l'arrivée. À défaut, les autorités peuvent refuser l'entrée sur le territoire ou imposer une vaccination sur place.
Par ailleurs, il est fortement recommandé de consulter un médecin ou un centre de vaccination international avant le départ afin d'évaluer l'opportunité d'autres vaccinations (hépatites A et B, typhoïde, méningite, rage) et d'une prophylaxie antipaludéenne, le paludisme étant présent sur l'ensemble du territoire sénégalais.
Voyage avec des enfants
Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport valide couvrant la durée du séjour.
Dans certains pays européens, lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un de ses parents, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence. Il est conseillé de se munir de cet document ainsi que de l'acte de naissance de l'enfant.
Autres nationalités
Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat du Sénégal de leur pays de résidence.
Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.
Votre agence locale vous encourage à prendre connaissance du contrat spécifique élaboré avec notre partenaire CHAPKA ASSURANCES et AXA ASSISTANCE.
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You can stay in Senegal without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your entry into the country. Entry requirements may change. Check with the Senegal consulate in your country of nationality before booking your trip.
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For a quality tailor-made trip, expect between €130 and €230 per day per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transfers and English-speaking guide. International flights (€450–800 return) are additional. Senegal combines culture, beaches, desert (Lompoul) and safari (Bandia, Niokolo-Koba).
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Absolutely. We adapt each itinerary to our travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed pacing, family-friendly accommodations, engaging and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until it's perfect. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) coverage which protects 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
Let's talk about your adventure — Sine-Saloum
Creator of Senegalese Encounters, based in Mbour
Senegal is a country you experience as much as you discover. It's often the encounters, conversations, and shared moments that leave the deepest impression on travelers.
— Didier
