Senegal River Cruise

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Senegal

Foto © Bou El Mogdad

Trip info

Dates:
10/2024 – 05/2025

Duration:
10 days

Price:
From 1.390 € / person

Code:

SEN05

Type:

Naturalistic
Classic
Cruise

Group:
Min. 2 / max. 16 people

Guide:
Departures on free dates with english speaking guide

A river cruise aboard the legendary Bou El Mogdad, a vintage boat restored to its former glory, which from November to May sails the waters that mark the border between Senegal and Mauritania, crossing a region rich in history, culture and natural beauty.

From the Atlantic Ocean to the gates of the Sahara, from the lively city of Saint Louis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first French settlement in West Africa, to the ancient colonial outposts of Richard Toll, Dagana and Podor. Among immense sugar cane plantations, ancient forts and sumptuous residences with decadent charm, picturesque villages and naturalistic oases that are home to hundreds of species of migratory birds. And at the end of the navigation, a ride to Lake Rosa and Gorée Island, for an experience out of time and the usual tourism circuits.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Friday

Outward flight/Dakar (DSS)

Day 2: Saturday

Dakar/Saint-Louis

The colonial town of St Louis, to be discovered on a slow buggy ride.

Day 3 : Sunday

Navigation: Diama-Tiguet (Djoudj Park)

Start of navigation on the Bou el Mogdad and discovery of the Djoudj bird park.

Day 4 : Monday

Navigation: Diaour-Richard Toll

Sugar cane production and the ‘Folie’ of Baron Rogera Richard Toll.

Day 5 : Tuesday

Navigation: Richard Toll-Dagana

Colonial remains and the fort of Dagana.

Day 6 : Wednesday

Navigation: Dagana-Thiangaye

Discover the villages of Peulh and Toucouleur, and have a mechoui dinner.

Day 7 : Thursday

Navigation: Thiangaye-Podor

Podor, an ancient port of call for the ivory, slave and gum arabic trade.

Day 8 : Friday

Podor/Saint-Louis/Pink Lake

The Pink Lake, legendary final stage of the Paris-Dakar rally.

Day 9 : Saturday

Pink Lake/Gorée Island/Dakar

The pastel houses of Gorée and the markets of Dakar.

Day 10 : Sunday

Dakar (DSS)/Return Flight

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