Senegal · Safari

5-Hour Bandia Wildlife Reserve Safari with Baobab Cemetery

5 Hours Round trip from Thiès Easy pace

Red monkey at Bandia Animals Reserve, Senegal, Africa

Giraffes in Bandia Animals Reserve, Senegal, Africa

Buffaloes in Bandia Animals Reserve, Senegal, Africa

The Baobab Cemetery, Bandia Animals Reserve, Senegal, Africa

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Embark on a 4WD safari in Bandia Reserve, covering 60 miles to see iconic African wildlife
02 Discover the Baobab cemetery, a historic resting place for storytellers
03 Enjoy lunch with a unique view of the crocodile pond at Bandia Restaurant
04 Capture vibrant scenes of Senegalese life and traditional attire en route

Embark on a thrilling safari in the Bandia Wildlife Reserve and explore 3,500 hectares of stunning African wilderness. Ride in a 4WD to spot iconic wildlife such as giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and vibrant bird species, while also discovering the historic Baobab cemetery. Along the way, capture colourful scenes of Senegalese daily life and traditional attire, then enjoy lunch at Bandia Restaurant overlooking the crocodile pond.

Have lunch at Bandia Restaurant, which overlooks the crocodile pond.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dakar, Thies, Bandia Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bandia Reserve Wildlife Safari Tour

Meet an expert naturalist and set out on a safari game drive in Bandia Animals Reserve.
Cross the Senegalese suburbs and capture photos of people in local attire, along with scenes of their daily life.
Discover the legendary African savannah dominated by the baobab, a vast tree once used as a graveyard.
Explore the reserve in a 4WD and witness the wildlife before visiting the Baobab cemetery, where people belonging to the storyteller's caste were buried until 1961.
Have lunch at Bandia Restaurant, which overlooks the crocodile pond.