10-Day Senegal, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau Expedition with Bijagos

• Airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
• 08:00-10:00: Airport pickup, immigration, luggage collection, and transfer to Dakar.
• 10:30: Hotel check-in or luggage drop.
• 11:00-13:00: Dakar city tour, including the African Renaissance Monument, the Corniche, Independence Square, and Kermel Market.
• 13:00-14:00: Lunch.
• 14:00-18:00: Ferry to Gorée Island, visit the House of Slaves and the historic streets, then return to Dakar.
• 19:00: Hotel, dinner, and rest.
• Overnight: Dakar, B&B.

If the flight arrives late, reduce sightseeing and keep Gorée for another suitable time. Do not rush the ferry schedule.

• 05:30: Breakfast.
• 06:00: Depart Dakar.
• 09:30-12:00: Fathala Wildlife Reserve safari.
• 12:00-13:00: Lunch and rest.
• 13:00-17:00: Continue to the Senegal-Gambia border and complete immigration and customs procedures.
• 17:00-18:00: Visit Juffureh and Albreda if border processing allows.
• 18:00-19:30: Boat to Kunta Kinteh Island and historical visit, subject to daylight and boat availability.
• 19:30: Roots Camp check-in, dinner, and rest.
• Overnight: Roots Camp, B&B.

• 06:00: Breakfast.
• 06:30: Depart Roots.
• 09:30-11:00: Visit the Wassu Stone Circles and museum.
• 11:00-12:00: Continue to Kuntaur for lunch.
• 12:30-15:30: River Gambia and Baboon Island wildlife boat excursion.
• 16:00-17:00: Explore the Janjanbureh community and historic Georgetown area.
• 17:30: Lodge check-in.
• 19:00: Dinner and rest.
• Overnight: Janjanbureh, B&B.

• 05:30: Breakfast.
• 06:00: Depart Janjanbureh.
• 09:00-11:00: Complete Gambia-Senegal border procedures and continue south.
• 13:00: Ziguinchor area and lunch.
• 14:00-15:00: Oussouye Jola cultural experience.
• 15:15-16:30: Visit Mlomp Museum and the traditional Impluvium houses.
• 16:30-18:00: Continue to Cap Skirring.
• 18:00: Hotel, beach relaxation, and dinner.
• Overnight: Cap Skirring or Ziguinchor, B&B.

Carabane/Elinkine island visit is optional only if time, tide, and boat availability permit.

• 07:00: Breakfast.
• 08:00-11:30: Visit cultural villages around Oussouye, Mlomp, and Diembéring, with traditional houses, Jola culture, and local crafts.
• 11:30-13:00: Return toward Ziguinchor for lunch.
• 13:00-16:00: Guinea-Bissau visa and consular arrangements in Ziguinchor, where applicable.
• 16:00-17:00: Ziguinchor city and waterfront.
• 17:00-18:00: Hotel.
• Overnight: Ziguinchor, B&B.

• 06:00: Breakfast.
• 06:30: Depart Ziguinchor.
• 08:30-12:00: Senegal-Guinea-Bissau border formalities.
• 12:00-13:00: Lunch and rest.
• 13:00-16:00: Continue to Bissau.
• 16:00-18:00: Bissau city tour, including Bissau Velho, the Pidjiguiti waterfront, and central areas.
• 18:00: Hotel.
• Overnight: Bissau, B&B.

• 05:30: Breakfast.
• 06:00: Transfer to the port.
• 07:00: Boat departure, subject to sailing and tide conditions.
• Morning: Journey through the Bijagos Archipelago.
• 11:00-12:00: Arrival and check-in at Bubaque or the selected island lodge.
• 12:00-13:00: Lunch.
• 14:00-17:00: Island village, culture, fishing community, and beach experience.
• 18:00: Dinner and relaxation.
• Overnight: Bijagos Island, B&B.

• 05:00: Breakfast.
• 05:30: Boat back to Bissau, subject to conditions.
• 09:00-10:30: Arrival in Bissau and a short final visit if time permits.
• 10:30: Depart Bissau.
• 12:00: Lunch and rest.
• Afternoon: Guinea-Bissau exit, Senegal transit, and Gambia entry formalities.
• 18:00-20:00: Arrive in Greater Banjul.
• Overnight: Gambia, B&B.

No major sightseeing is scheduled because this is the most delay-sensitive day.

• 08:00: Breakfast.
• 09:00-11:00: Banjul city tour, including Arch 22, Albert Market, and the waterfront.
• 11:30-12:30: Visit Kachikally Crocodile Pool.
• 12:30-13:30: Lunch.
• 14:00-15:30: Explore Bijilo Forest Park/Monkey Park.
• 16:00-17:30: Tanji Creek coastal boat trip, subject to weather and tide.
• 17:30-18:30: Visit the Tanji fishing community and fish market if time permits.
• 19:30: Return to the hotel, dinner, and rest.
• Overnight: Gambia, B&B.

• 08:00: Breakfast.
• 09:00-12:00: Optional visit to Makasutu Culture Forest, Abuko Nature Reserve, Brufut, or time for beach relaxation.
• 12:00-14:00: Lunch and rest.
• 14:00 onward: Souvenir shopping and free time according to the flight schedule.
• Airport transfer: Allow at least 3 hours before international departure.

Important: All border, ferry, and boat times are approximate. Immigration, customs, traffic, weather, tides, road conditions, and boat schedules may cause delays. Optional attractions should only be added when the core itinerary remains on schedule.