3 Day Senegambia Roundtrip
Day 1
Departure from the hotels at around 07.30hrs to drive to Banjul to join the ferryboat to cross the river to Barra on the North bank of The River Gambia. Arrive at barra and visit Fort Bullen one of the historical places in The Gambia, which is from the time of slavery. From there the tour continues to cross the Gambian/Senegalese boarders. After making all passport control formalities at both the Gambia and Senegalese, driving continues to Kaolack which is the second largest city in Senegal after Dakar and known for its salt mining. In Kaolack accommodation and lunch will be at Hotel Les Relais Du Kaolack . After lunch, a City Tour is made on horse carts for approximately 1 ? hours, passing by the market area and colonial buildings. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. 120 KM
Day 2
After an early breakfast, depart to Dakar to the Capital city of Senegal. After approximately 2 hours of driving arrive in the very busy city of Dakar. Arrive in the hotel where lodgment will be and then continue to the port to join the ferryboat to Goree Island.Arrive at Goree Island and a visit will be made to the slave house and museum, colonial buildings, The Guns of Navaron and other interesting places. Lunch will be served in one of the restaurants in the area. Return to Dakar in the late afternoon and then drive around in Dakar for a short city tour passing by the Presidential Palace, the market area, Place De L'independence and other places. Return to the hotel for a refreshment and then in the evening drive to a restaurant for dinner and visit of the nightlife in Dakar. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 3
After an early breakfast, depart back to Banjul passing Kaolck and stopping at Toubacoutta for lunch. Lunch is served in a hotel situated on the River Saloum. After the lunch, driving continues back to Barra to catch up with the ferry and cross to Banjul to the respective hotels. 300 KM
| Tips |
| It is useful to take a bottle of water along whilst on a trip |