| Day 1 |  |
Arrive Dakar, Senegal. | Met at airport and taken to hotel. Located on the Cap Vert peninsula and Africa’s westernmost city, Dakar is thriving, colourful, and lively providing the first real experience of urban West Africa on this trip. Brash and often uncompromising, it was once one of the major cities of the French Empire and today is home to over a million people. With busy traffic and street vendors everywhere, Dakar is a world away from the rest of Senegal. Nearby is Gore Island, in contrast a peaceful sanctuary with well-preserved colonial buildings, giving it an almost Mediterranean feel. Gore is best known for its associations with the slave trade, although there is some controversy about how much of a role it actually played. | Dakar Ibis Diner |
| Day 2 |  |
Dakar City Tour – Goree Island – Pink Lake – Langue de Barbarie (25min Ferry + 275km, 5hr50m) | A city tour of Dakar. Highlights include the Presidential Palace, Republic Square and Soweto Square to see the National Assembly. We then drive to the Cathedral du Souvenir Africain and the train station, with its elegant and inspiring façade, and is the region´s oldest major transit hub. Visit the Museum of Black Civilizations before we catch a ferry to Goree Island. On arrival we visit the house of slaves, a living testimony of the times of slavery, where you see the ‘door of no return’ where slaves were allegedly sent through to board boats. Continue to visit the town square and Catholic Church before stopping at the historical museum. Return to Dakar for the second part of the city tour, visit of the Great Mosque Massalikoul Djinaan, University “Cheikh Anta Diop”, the monument of the African Renaissance, the divinity Mosque on the West Corniche, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the “Village des Arts” composed of fifty-two artist’s studios. Next depart to Retba Lake, also nicknamed Pink, nestled between white sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Tour of the lake and see how women harvest the salt from the lake. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Ocean et Savane Lodge located in Langue de Barbarie National Park in front of the river. Enjoy a beautiful sunset in front the river. | Ocean et Savane Lodge Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 3 |  |
Langue de Barbarie – Saint Louis (35Km /1h) | Spend the morning at leisure. After lunch we head to St. Louis, Senegal’s first capital, and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch at a local restaurant, before enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride around the city. Visit the fisherman’s district, the lively fishing community of Guet N’Dar in the “Langue de Barbarie”, a magical place with dozens of pirogues used for local fishing as well as the Cathedral, situated next to the Governor’s Palace, an 1828 building. with a neoclassical facade and one of the oldest churches in Senegal. | Hotel La Residence Breakfast · Dinner |
| Day 4 |  |
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary | Today visit Djoudj National Park, the third largest bird reserve in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A living sanctuary, situated in the Senegal River Delta, with a wetland of 16,000 hectares and 1, 5 million migratory birds. It is a lush setting with wetlands comprising lakes, streams, valleys, and pieces of sand. Bird watching in a pirogue, with particular emphasis on the white pelican, cormorants, Gambian geese, ospreys, crocodiles, among other species. Return to St. Louis for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. | Hotel La Residence Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 5 |  |
Saint Louis – Touba – Palmarin (340Km / 6h30m) | Depart to Saloum Delta. Along the slopes, you will have chance to meet the Peuhls breeders at the time of the regrouping of the zebus herds for the milking of animals. Then visit the holy city of Touba and its famous mosque. After lunch we continue our journey on the Saloum Delta in Senegal. | Eco-lodge of Palmarin Breakfast · Dinner |
| Day 6 |  |
Palmarin – Mar Lodj (30Km / 45min + 30min boat trip) | We take a canoe to cross to the picturesque island of Mar Lodj, just opposite Ndangane. Visit the villages of Mar Lodj and Marfafaco, home of the Sérère ethnic group. Lunch at the Essamaye camp on the edge of the lagoon before returning to Palmarin in the afternoon. | Eco-lodge of Palmarin Breakfast · Dinner |
| Day 7 |  |
Palmarin to Joal Fadiouth to Dakar ( 80 km, 2 hours ) | This morning, depart for Joal Fadiouth travelling through palm and baobab groves. Stop at Fadial to view one of Senegal’s largest baobab trees, then continue through traditional Serer villages and the Samba Dia forest. On arrival, explore Fadiouth Shell Island on foot, visiting the interfaith cemetery, local market and church. Wander the shell lined alleys before lunch at La Taverne du Pêcheur in Joal. After lunch, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure | Dakar Ibis Breakfast |
| Day 8 |  |
Dakar – Bissau | Transfer to Dakar’s international airport for a late afternoon flight to Bissau, the capital of little visited Guinea Bissau. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Guinea Bissau’s capital is a small and fairly unassuming place with old colonial buildings and a relaxed pace, although this changes during the annual carnival. It is a pleasant place for wandering and observing everyday life rather than traditional sightseeing, offering an approachable slice of urban Africa. Traditional crafts found here are particularly impressive. |
Dunia Hotel Breakfast · Dinner |
| Day 9 |  |
Bissau to Orango National Park to Eticoga Village | After breakfast, depart at 08:00 for Quinhamel where you will board a boat to Orango National Park in the heart of the Bijagós Archipelago, home to over eighty islands. On arrival, check in to the Orango Parque Hotel, nestled in forest surroundings and overlooking a pristine beach, where you will stay for three nights. In the afternoon, take a guided walk through the forest to the village of Eticoga where you visit the sanctuary of Queen Okinka Pampa. This sacred site remains an important place of worship and traditional rituals. You will also meet the local women’s association and learn about their artisanal and horticultural work. Bijagós Islands The Bijagós Archipelago comprises around forty islands and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve due to its ecological value and rare species including turtles and the unique saltwater hippo | Orango Parque Hotel Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 10 |  |
Orango, Anor Lake Exploration | Today, embark on a scenic beach to beach boat journey accompanied by eco guides. Continue on foot through mangroves and savannah to reach Lake Anor, known for its freshwater pockets and sightings of rare saltwater hippos. A picnic will be enjoyed in the open savannah before returning to the lodge. | Orango Parque Hotel Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 11 |  |
Sacred Village of Ambuduco | Travel by boat and on foot to reach Ambuduco, one of the oldest and most revered villages in Orango National Park. Surrounded by a vast palm grove, this spiritual centre hosts traditional ceremonies including the Canhocan dance performed by young Bijagós warriors. Return to your hotel for dinner. | Orango Parque Hotel Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 12 |  |
Inhoda Village and Ponta Anchaca | This morning, travel by motorbike with local drivers to the village of Inhoda where you will meet the village queen, Fanta. The route takes you along beaches and rice fields, offering a vivid glimpse of traditional island life. Continue to Ponta Anchaca for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. | Ponta Anchaca Lodge Canhabaque Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 13 |  |
Ponta Anchaca to Bissau by boat, boat journey is 2 hours | This morning is at leisure. After lunch, take a boat back to Bissau for a panoramic city tour. | Dunia Hotel Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner |
| Day 14 | Fly out | You will be transferred to Bissau’s airport for your departure flight |