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Full-Day South Senegal Boat Tour To Pelican Island & Kailo Island
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Boating, Culture

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this thrilling day excursion to South Senegal and cross the Gambia-Senegal southern border. Drive past several traditional villages to reach Kafountine Village's local market. Cruise via motorboat on Casamance River and go to Pelican Island to see white pelicans. Explore Kailo island and visit the gods of the animism to understand their beliefs, traditions, culture and customs.

Highlights
  • Drive through the Gambia/Senegal border post 
  • Spot white pelicans at the beautiful Pelican Island 
  • Enjoy a boat ride and visit the gods of animism at Kailo Island
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    • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel early morning at 6:30 am and drive you to the Gambian/Senegalese southern border point for passport check control.
    • Upon arrival at Kafountine village, visit a local market and later continue to drive to Casel village riverside.
    • Then, board your motorboat to explore Pelican Island and spot lots of pelicans. 
    • Next, proceed by boat to Kailo Island. Meet the gods of the animism and learn about their way of life, beliefs, tradition and culture.
    • Afterwards, head to their weed farms and gardens to learn about their traditional way of farming.
    • Later, return to Kafountine village for lunch at Bendula Hotel. After lunch, have 20 minutes of rest and visit the Kafountine fish market.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • Transport 
  • Drinks & unlimited bottles of water 
  • Boat fee
  • Lunch 
  • English speaking tour guide services 
What's Excluded
  • Alcohol 
  • Personal expenses 
  • Tips 
What to bring
  • Sun cream 
  • Hat/cap 
  • School utensils 
  • Mosquitoes spray 
  • Passports
  • Covid prove documents 
  • Trainer shoe 
Know before you go

Further information from your guide 

Meeting Point

Hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 180 Per Person
11 To 20 USD 170 Per Person
21 To 30 USD 160 Per Person
31 To 50 USD 150 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 USD 130 Per Person
11 To 20 USD 120 Per Person
21 To 30 USD 110 Per Person
31 To 50 USD 100 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 180 / person