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  • Free cancellation available
  • 16d
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Venture into the vibrant landscapes of Senegal on this 16-day birding tour, where over 698 bird species await discovery. From the UNESCO-listed Gorée Island to the vast wetlands of Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, immerse yourself in the rich natural heritage of West Africa. Witness migratory species, endemic birds, and breathtaking scenery while enjoying the comfort of full-board accommodation and expert guiding. This tour is perfect for avid birdwatchers seeking a comprehensive exploration of Senegal's diverse avifauna.

    • Discover iconic birding hotspots like Djoudj and Saloum Delta National Park
    • Enjoy full-board accommodation with meals included
    • Travel in a private safari vehicle with an English/French speaking driver
    • Minimum of 6 participants required for this adventure

Activity location

  • Dakar
    • Dakar, Senegal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dakar
    • Dakar, Senegal

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport, fullboard accommodation
  • Exclusions
    No tips included
  • Exclusions
    laundry, alcohol drinks, visa

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Senegal

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Teranga Walo Residence

Dakar

  • 45m
Arrival at Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) we drive to Thies (35km) where we have dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: Northbound Journey – Thiès to Podor via Kebemer and Richard Toll

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Blue Hotel Residence

Podor

  • 8h
After breakfast, we drive to Richard Toll with a lunch break at the Ocean and Savanne hotel before continuing our journey. We arrive at the lodge around 3pm and after a short break, we go birdwatching around the airport zones to see Sahelian Scrubs and dryland specialities; dinner and accommodation at the Teranga Walo Residence (295 km ~ 5:00 h)

Day 3: Birding in Richard Toll and Podor

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Tekrour Inn

Podor

  • 7h
Birding in the surrounding acacia and grasslands to try Cricket Longtail, Temminck’s Courser, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, etc. Afternoon, we drive to Podor (100 km ~ 1h30). After checking in at the lodger we visit the savannah of Podor to try the Golden Nightjar; accommodation and dinner are at the Tekrour Inn.

Day 4: Podor to Djoudj

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Campement Villageois Njagabaar

Podor

  • 8h
After breakfast, we are birding in acacia scrub and farmland to try Sahelian specials, desert-adapted species and various migratory birds before we travel to Djoudj National Park (225km ~ 3h50). After lunch, we try Lesser Flamingos and Greater Flamingos and White-faced Whistling Ducks; accommodation at the Njagabar Village Camp

Day 5: Birding in Djoudj-St Louis

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hôtel Étoile du Sud

Saint-Louis

  • 7h
Djoudj is one of the world's premier ornithological reserves, it serves as the crucial first stopover for birds migrating along the East Atlantic Flyway after crossing the Sahara Desert. We are seing Pink-backed Pelican, Great White Pelicans, African Fish eagle, African Jacana, etc. Later afternoon we drive to Saint Louis; dinner and accommodation at Hôtel Étoile du Sud (56km^^1h20).

Day 6: Birdwatching in Kaolack

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hôtel de Paris in Kaolack

Saint-Louis

  • 8h
After breakfast, we drive to Kaolack via Louga and Touba towns. After lunch in Touba, we will continue our journey with a stop in Kaolack to see the Square-tailed Saw-wing; accommodation at the Hôtel de Paris in Kaolack (295km, 4h20min).

Day 7: Drive to Wassadou (425km/7h25)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Campement Wassadou

Kaolack

  • 8h
We will start with a visit to the outskirts of Kaolack in the hope that the White-bellied Elanion may appear as they leave their roost in the Saloum Delta. Once in Wassadou, we will drive to the river where we can see the African Plover, the African Finfoot, the Giant Kingfisher, and the Carmine Bee-eater; in the afternoon, we relax at the hotel; accommodation at Campement Wassadou.

Day 8: Birding in Wassadou

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Campement Wassadou

Kedougou

  • 8h
We are birding on the Gambian River, with a morning and an evening on the boat, or along the trails, but also with plenty of time devoted to simple spotting from the camp’s lookout to try Sahelian and dense woodland species. We hope to see the White-crowned Lapwing, African Finfoot, Red-throated Bee-eater, Woodland Turtle Dove, and many others; accommodation at Campement Wassadou

Day 9: Birding in Wassadou

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Campement Wassadou

Kedougou

  • 8h
We have a second day in Wasssadou

Day 10: Dindefelo

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Le Bedik Hotel

Kedougou

  • 8m
After breakfast, we drive to Kédougou with birdwatching along the way. After checking in and lunch, we do birdwatching around Kédougou to try Mali Firefinch, Egyptian Plover, etc; accommodation at Hôtel Le Bedik.

Day 11: Kedougou

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hôtel Le Bedik

Wassadou

  • 8h
After breakfast, we will explore the eastern escarpment to see Martial Eagles, Neumann’s Starling. In the afternoon, we will head west of Kédougou in search of the Little Lark, Black-spotted Woodpecker, etc; accommodation at Hôtel Le Bedik.

Day 12: Dindefelo

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Le Bedik

Wassadou

  • 7h
After breakfast, we head to Dindefelo and make a few roadside stops to try Violet Turaco and Grey-breasted Prinia. Once in Dindefelo, we go in search of Fox’s Kestrel and we may also see Guinea Turaco; overnight at Hotel Le Bedik.

Day 13: Tambacounda

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Keur Horison Tambacounda

Wassadou

  • 2d
One last morning in the Kédougou region will focus on the escarpment near Fongolimbi, with a stop along the way to try Common Kestrel. We may see the Bateleur Eagle, Brown Snake Eagle and African Hawk-Eagle; accommodation at Keur Horison Tambacounda.

Day 14: Travel to Coast

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hakuna Lodge (or similar) in Ndangane

Parc National du Delta du Saloum

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
We make a long journey to the coast. Along the way, we may see Swainson's Spurfowl, the White-eared Prinia, Verreaux's Eagle-Owl, the Striated Eagle; accommodation at Hakuna Lodge (or similar) in Ndangane.

Day 15: Delta du Saloum

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hakuna Lodge (or similar) in Ndangane

Palmarin

  • 8h
Very early in the morning, we drive to Palmarin (25 km ^^ 30 minutes) where we mainly try to water-birds, waders, and raptors (many species of Gulls, Terns and raptors). We return to the hotel for lunch. Later in the afternoon, we take a boat excursion around the delta where birdwatching and village visits are organised to see the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Brown-thorated Sunbird, Beaudouin's Snake-eagle, etc; accommodation at Hakuna Lodge

Day 16: Birding at Technopole and drive to the airport

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Delta saloum tours

  • 8h
In the morning we will walk along a track through the bush to see Broad-billed Roller, Savile's Bustard, Four-banded Sandgrouse. After lunch, we relax/swim around the beach before driving to the airport for the evening flight; END

Location

Activity location

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    Dakar
    • Dakar, Senegal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dakar
    • Dakar, Senegal

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