Senegal · Wildlife

2-Day Wildlife Tour from Dakar with Kaolack Market and Lion Walk

2 Days Round trip from Senegal Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover wildlife in the famous Fathala Wildlife Reserve
02 Enjoy a thrilling walking experience with lions
03 Wander through Kaolack Central Market
04 Engage in the rural culture and traditions of West Africa
05 Take a boat ride on the Saloum River

Embark on this 2-day tour from Dakar to explore Kaolack Central Market, enjoy a boat ride on the Saloum River, and discover the mangroves, oysters, and birdlife of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in the culture and daily activities of a typical local village in Senegal before continuing to the famous Fathala Wildlife Reserve. There, witness the area's wildlife and enjoy a thrilling walk with lions for an unforgettable close-up experience.

Encounter lions - the kings of the African jungle - wandering through their natural habitat, and get the chance to walk alongside them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Dakar, Kaolack, Fathala Wildlife Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kaolack Market and Saloum River Discovery

Get an early morning pick-up from your hotel by your tour guide and start the tour.
Visit Kaolack Central Market and check in at Keur Saloum Lodge Hotel.
Explore the country's beautiful Kaolack Central Market and experience Africa through its colours and uniqueness.
Stroll through the market's narrow alleys to see amulet makers, shoemakers' workshops, and many local products typical of Africa.
Take a boat ride on the Saloum River and enjoy the sublime beauty of this classified World Heritage Site.
Pass through the vast mangroves, where you can see oysters. If you are a bird lover, take quality photos of the birds.
Head to Shells Island, where you will have a panoramic view of the area to complete the tour.
Go to the birds' islets, where you will wait for the birds to return for a quiet night and witness a scene of unbelievable beauty as they arrive in large numbers to land on their islets.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Keur Saloum Lodge Hotel, with a sublime view of the Saloum River and the mangroves.

Day 02

Fathala Wildlife Reserve and Lion Walk

Today, head to Fathala Wildlife Reserve for a walk with lions.
Enjoy a day full of delight and sensation, beginning after a briefing by the ranger.
Encounter lions - the kings of the African jungle - wandering through their natural habitat, and get the chance to walk alongside them.
At the end of the day, drive back to your accommodation, where your tour comes to an end.