DESTINATION OVERVIEW

Senegal

Picture Atlantic waves crashing onto golden shores, drumbeats echoing through bustling markets, and the rich aroma of thieboudienne wafting through the air. Senegal is a land of striking contrasts: pink flamingos wading through the Saloum Delta’s tranquil mangroves, vibrant murals covering Dakar’s bustling streets, and the profound silence of Gorée Island’s Door of No Return. Senegal’s legendary teranga hospitality turns every shared attaya tea into a new friendship, every wrestling match into a spirited celebration, and every impromptu dance into a cherished memory. Places like the golden dunes of Lompoul and the sacred baobabs of Casamance offer just a glimpse of how Senegal will sweep you into its rhythm, leaving you with lasting memories.

Goree Island, one of the earliest European settlements in Western Africa, Dakar, Senegal - © Adobe Stock
Majestic giraffe in Bandia Reserve, Senegal - © Unsplash
The pink lake, Senegal - © Adobe Stock

WHY CHOOSE SENEGAL

Our bucketlist

  • Wander through Gorée Island’s poignant House of Slaves and stand before the Door of No Return
  • Spot giraffes and zebras on a luxury safari at Fathala Wildlife Reserve
  • Dance to live mbalax rhythms in Dakar’s vibrant nightclubs

  • Unwind on golden beaches in Saly or Casamance

  • Savor thieboudienne (Senegal’s national fish-and-rice dish) at a seaside shack

  • Barter for fabrics and artisan crafts at Marché HLM in Dakar

  • Kayak through the mangrove forests of the Sine-Saloum Delta at sunset
  • Sip sweet attaya tea with locals and learn Wolof phrases
  • Marvel at the Pink Lake’s (Lac Rose) otherworldly hues

  • Hike among 1,000-year-old baobabs at Bandia Reserve

Zebra, Bandia Reserve, Senegal - © Unsplash
Zebra, Bandia Reserve, Senegal
Monument of the African Renaissance, Dakar, Senegal - © Adobe Stock
Monument of the African Renaissance, Dakar, Senegal
Majestic baobab, Senegal - © Unsplash
Majestic baobab, Senegal
Senegal's own coucal, singing its savanna song - © Pixabay
Senegal’s own coucal, singing its savanna song
The pink lake, rare natural phenomenon, Senegal - © Adobe Stock
The pink lake, rare natural phenomenon, Senegal
Beautiful pelicans in the Djoudj National park, Senegal - © Pixabay
Beautiful pelicans in the Djoudj National park, Senegal
Outside Governor’s palace, Goree, Senegal - © Unsplash
Outside Governor’s palace, Goree, Senegal
Governor’s palace, Goree, Senegal - © Unsplash
Governor’s palace, Goree, Senegal

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OUR TOP PICK

Popenguine & Touba

  • Popenguine: Located in the Cap-Vert Peninsula south of Dakar, Popenguine offers a breathtaking natural escape. Its protected Natural Reserve features pristine beaches framed by arid cliffs. Don’t miss the rugged rock formations of Cap de Naz or the lagoon that attracts flocks of nesting seabirds throughout the year, a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.
  • Touba: The spiritual capital of Senegal, Touba rises from the Sahel with its Great Mosque and towering 87-meter minaret. This holy city comes alive during the annual Grand Magal pilgrimage, when millions gather to honour Sufi teachings. While non-Muslims can’t enter the mosque’s inner sanctum, visitors can admire its stunning details and experience the devotion that permeates throughout the city.
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The Great Mosque in Touba, Senegal
Couple walking on the beach, at the Natural Reserve of Popenguine, Senegal - © Adobe Stock
Couple walking on the beach, at the Natural Reserve of Popenguine, Senegal