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Explore Dakar Culture and Landscapes on a Tour

By Diallo Tours Services
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$810 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This off beaten track trip will allow you to discover Senegal exotic countryside. Through picturesque villages and landscape you will get immersed up into the local culture and history of Senegal. This trip is a perfect getaway to new destinations in Senegal.Meeting with Wolof people the major tribe in the country and learning about their traditions and way of life will be a valuable experience to remember. Discovering Touba holy city with its impressive big mosque is another highlight of your trip.From the countryside this trip will take you towards the north west coast at Lompoul desert near the atlantic sea.This small nice desert is a good place for relaxation or walking around.You will get connected with the nature before leaving for Kayar bustling fishing dock. You will end your trip full of memories of Senegal authentic life.

Activity location
  • Senegal
    • Senegal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Chambre de commerce d’industrie et de l’agriculture de Dakar
    • Dakar, Dakar Region

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Explore Dakar Culture and Landscapes on a Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$809.97 x 1 AdultNZ$809.97

Total
Price is NZ$809.97

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Dakar-Touba Baol-Lompoul
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Okai lodge, an eco-friendly hotel.
Senegal
  • 1h
Our accredited tour guide will meet you at your location and accompany you onboard a vehicle to Ndem village in the Baol region ( around 2 hours drive).There you will have a guided walking tour to visit this village and get immersed up into the Wolof local culture one of the major tribe in Senegal.The Baol region located at the central area of Senegal used to be a Wolof kingdom in the XVl century.Wolof people are mainly farmers, sellers and Muslims.Ndem is now considered as an eco-friendly village that uses only clean energy like solar to provide electricity.Thanks to a prominent member of their community many development projects are being carried on like water supply for agriculture and drinkable water, building social infrastructure like school.Besides the community has opened a cloth factory to provide employment to local young people and to help grow the local economy.Most clothes made in their factory are sold in big cities and some are exported to Europe.
Touba
  • 1h
Our accredited tour guide will continue the trip with you and accompany you to Touba (1 hour drive). Touba is the major city in the Baol region.It is the capital of the Mouridisme bortherhood a branch of the suffi order that was founded by Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba who is seen also as a symbol of resistance against French colonisation in Senegal.You will have a guided visit of the impressive big mosque of Touba that is built by the Mourid brotherhood.The local guide will explain you the history of this brotherhood and how it works.He will make also a presentation of the differents Khalifa that led the Mourid community.There is a big pilgrimage every year that draws many people from worldwide to celebrater the founder of the Mourid brotherhood Cheik Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké. His teachings are focused on hard working, tolerance, knowledge and prayers. You will have a short break for lunch in a local restaurant.
Lompoul Desert
  • 2h
Our accredited tour guide will escort you towards Lompoul desert driving across savana landscape ( around 2 hrs drive). Upon your arrival in the late afternoon you will check in a lodge hotel.Then you will have a guided walking tour around the beautiful sand dunes and observe the wonderful sunset.This small desert that covers an area of 18 km2 is a perfect getaway for relaxation and hiking. You can also enjoy some optional leisure activities like camel riding or motorbike riding.
Day 2: Lompoul-Kayar-Dakar
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Senegal
  • 1h
After your breakfast at lompoul lodge you can enjoy the location till 10:00 am. Then always with your tour guide you will drive towards Kayar village that hosts an important traditional fishing dock.You will have a guided visit of this port with its colourful boats, crowded fish market and observe the daily life of the local people. At the end of your visit you will drive back to your location.

Location

Activity location
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    Senegal
    • Senegal
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Chambre de commerce d’industrie et de l’agriculture de Dakar
    • Dakar, Dakar Region

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