Grand Tour of Senegal — 14 days
From Dakar to Kédougou, from Saint-Louis to Casamance. The country from end to end.
The journey
Fourteen days. Six regions. A country from end to end. The Grand Tour of Senegal is the most complete circuit in the TripAfro catalogue — designed for those who have the time to truly see the country, not just cross it.
Dakar and Gorée for history. Sine Saloum for nature. Saint-Louis and Djoudj for heritage. Kédougou and the Dindefelo falls for mountains and UNESCO villages. Casamance for Diola culture and preserved islands. Domestic flights included. From 950,000 FCFA per person.
Fourteen days to see an entire country. No regrets on the way home.
Highlights
- Patrimoine UNESCO Saint-Louis
- Casamance authentique
- Pays Bassari
Day-by-day programme
- D1
Dakar — Arrival, Corniche & gastronomy
Welcome at the airport or meeting point. Hotel check-in. Afternoon: Corniche Ouest, Soumbédioune market, first taste of Dakar. Senegalese gourmet dinner (welcome thiéboudienne or mafé). Overnight in Dakar.
- D2
Dakar — Gorée, Médina & Monument
Morning: ferry to Gorée (20 min) — House of Slaves, Creole streets, bay view. Afternoon: Médina and markets, then African Renaissance Monument (360° view). Dinner. Overnight in Dakar.
- D3
Dakar → Sine Saloum — Road & delta
Departure at 8am. Drive via Kaolack (2h45). Arrival in Ndangane. Lunch. Pirogue trip through the bolongs. Eco-lodge check-in. Dinner by the delta. Overnight in Sine Saloum.
- D4
Sine Saloum — Mar Lodj, kayak & horseback riding
Pirogue to Mar Lodj — baobab picnic. Kayaking, horseback riding, activities. Sunset over the delta. Overnight at the eco-lodge.
- D5
Sine Saloum → Joal-Fadiouth → Saint-Louis
Visit Joal-Fadiouth (shell island, mixed cemetery, Fadial baobab). Lunch. Drive to Saint-Louis (3h15). Check-in. Overnight in Saint-Louis.
- D6
Saint-Louis — Colonial island & Djoudj Park
Morning: UNESCO colonial island, Faidherbe bridge, market. Afternoon: Djoudj Park by pirogue (Ramsar, 3M migratory birds). Dinner. Overnight in Saint-Louis.
- D7
Saint-Louis → Tambacounda — Crossing Senegal
Drive to Tambacounda (5h) — crossing the country's centre, savanna, Fulani villages, the Ferlo. Lunch en route. Arrival in Tambacounda. Overnight.
- D8
Tambacounda → Kédougou — Dindefelo Falls
Drive to Kédougou (2h30). Lunch. Afternoon: trek to the Dindefelo falls (1h30 each way, 100 m drop). Swim in the natural pool. Back to camp. Dinner. Overnight in Kédougou.
- D9
Kédougou — Bassari & Bedik villages, UNESCO 2012
Bassari country, UNESCO 2012. Perched Bedik villages (Ethiolo or Iwol) with a community guide. Cliff-dwelling architecture, ancestral traditions. Lunch in a village. Overnight in Kédougou.
- D10
Kédougou → Ziguinchor — Domestic flight
Free morning in Kédougou. Flight to Ziguinchor (via Tambacounda). Arrival. Check-in. Dinner by the Casamance river. Overnight in Ziguinchor.
- D11
Ziguinchor → Carabane Island — Pirogue & silence
Drive to Elinkine. Pirogue to Carabane (45 min). Eco-lodge check-in. Island tour: 17th-c. colonial trading post, deserted beaches. Dinner on the island. Overnight in Carabane.
- D12
Carabane → Cap Skirring — Atlantic coast
Pirogue back to Elinkine. Drive to Cap Skirring (1h30). Beach, fishing village, relaxation. Lunch. Free afternoon. Overnight in Cap Skirring.
- D13
Cap Skirring → Diola villages — Forest & traditions
Diola villages of Oussouye, sacred forests, community guide. Village lunch. Back to Ziguinchor. Farewell dinner (traditional Diola meal). Overnight in Ziguinchor.
- D14
Ziguinchor → Dakar — Return
Breakfast. Ziguinchor-Dakar flight (1h15). Arrival in Dakar. Transfer to hotel or airport. End of the Grand Tour.
What's included
- Domestic flights included (Dakar→Tambacounda/Kédougou + Ziguinchor→Dakar)
- 13 nights of accommodation (hotels, eco-lodges, camps by package)
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport for the whole land circuit
- Certified TripAfro guide for 14 days
- All transfers and local transport (pirogues, vehicles, buses)
- Full board (all meals for 14 days)
- All programme activities (pirogues, trekking, guided visits)
- All entrance fees (Gorée, Djoudj, UNESCO sites)
- Mineral water throughout · TripAfro gift
Not included
- International flights to/from Dakar
- Alcoholic drinks and personal extras
- Personal expenses and purchases
- Travel insurance (mandatory — repatriation cover recommended)
- Guide and provider tips (budget: 2,000 FCFA/day/person)
Three packages, one journey
Same programme, same guide, same level of care. The difference is in accommodation comfort, meals and additional services.
Essential
950 000 FCFA
per person, double · solo 1 250 000 FCFA
- Camps & 2★ hotels
- Domestic flights included
- Full board
- Shared guide (≤10 people)
- Shared minibus
- Fathala Safari optional (+65,000 FCFA)
- Fixed dates
Comfort
1 350 000 FCFA
per person, double · solo 1 680 000 FCFA
- Eco-lodges & 3★ hotels
- Domestic flights included
- Full board + 2 gourmet dinners
- Dedicated group expert guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Fathala Safari included (D8, lion walk)
- Flexible dates
Prestige
1 850 000 FCFA
per person, double · solo 2 200 000 FCFA
- Premium lodges & 4★ hotels
- Domestic flights included
- Full board + gourmet experiences
- Senior expert + photographer (D2, D11)
- Premium 4×4 SUV + driver
- Fathala Safari included (D8) + private session
- 100% customizable circuit
Online booking applies the Essential rate. For Comfort and Prestige, finalize with the TripAfro team: WhatsApp
Frequently asked questions
What is TripAfro's Grand Tour of Senegal?+
The Grand Tour is TripAfro's complete 14-day circuit: Dakar, Gorée, Sine Saloum, Saint-Louis, Djoudj, Kédougou (Dindefelo falls, UNESCO Bassari villages) and Casamance (Carabane, Cap Skirring, Diola villages). Domestic flights, accommodation, certified guide and full board included. From 950,000 FCFA.
Are domestic flights included?+
Yes. The Grand Tour includes the domestic flights: the link to Tambacounda/Kédougou and the Ziguinchor-Dakar flight for the return. Only international flights to Dakar are not included.
Is Kédougou accessible for all profiles?+
Kédougou is accessible to anyone in good physical condition. The Dindefelo trek (1h30 each way, uneven terrain) is of moderate difficulty. The Bassari villages are visited on foot. A good pair of walking shoes is essential.
Is this circuit suited to the diaspora returning to Senegal?+
It's the circuit most requested by diaspora travellers returning after several years away. It offers a complete, in-depth view of the country. Special diaspora departures run in July-August. Prices in euros available.
Can I do only part of the Grand Tour?+
Yes. TripAfro also offers the Casamance Getaway (5 days) and Essential Senegal (7 days). For a tailor-made itinerary between 5 and 14 days, contact us on WhatsApp at +221 76 194 02 37.