Senegal Uncovered

Travel through an incredible corner of Africa from the Sahel to the tropics on this remarkable journey. We take you through lands where few western travellers have visited.
 
We start by exploring the lively city of Dakar before heading out to Lac Rose, the ‘pink lake’. In Djoudj National Park we see one of Africa’s largest gatherings of birdlife. Moving on, we visit the charming old colonial town of St Louis with its French style architecture, exploring by traditional horse and carriage.
 
We spend time with the semi-nomadic Fulani before travelling to the holy city of Touba. A centre of Senegal’s marabout movement, this is a fascinating place to learn about the spiritual traditions here.
 
Travelling further south we head through the Gambia to the Casamance region, where Islam and Christianity never quite managed to dominate. This is the Africa of old, where ancient beliefs and customs are still revered, a world away from the lands we have just crossed. We meet a Dioula monarch and get to grips with the complex belief systems here. We visit a sacred forest where we may see traditional rituals taking place, then return by air to Dakar.
 
This is a fantastic journey for the Africa enthusiast, going well off the beaten track to show you the hidden delights of an often forgotten region.
Senegal Uncovered

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