From the Lompoul dunes to Casamance beaches, Touba’s mosques and Gorée’s lanes: 12 exceptional destinations to shape your ideal journey.

Nature

Lake Retba

Lake Retba, known as the Pink Lake, is one of Senegal’s most fascinating sites, famous for its unique shifting colour and its connection to the Paris–Dakar rally.

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City

Dakar

Senegal’s vibrant capital blends modern life with long-standing traditions, from Independence Square to the African Renaissance Monument and Soumbedioune market.

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History

Gorée Island

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, Gorée is an essential place of remembrance. The House of Slaves bears witness to a painful chapter in human history.

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Adventure

Lompoul Desert

An ochre desert, a peaceful ecolodge, camel rides and a night in a comfortable Mauritanian tent beneath the stars.

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Nature

Saloum Delta

Explore the Saloum by colourful wooden pirogue: 250,000 hectares of land, water and mangroves sheltering countless migratory birds.

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Safari

Bandia Reserve

Just 65 km from Dakar, this 3,500-hectare reserve is home to rhinos, giraffes, buffalo and 120 bird species.

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Culture

Joal-Fadiouth

A 500-metre wooden bridge links Joal to Fadiouth, an extraordinary island built entirely on seashells.

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Authentic

Mbour Fish Market

Mbour is a genuine fishing port on the Petite-Côte. The colourful return of the fishing fleet is one of Senegal’s liveliest spectacles.

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Spiritual

Touba, the Holy City

The spiritual centre of the Mouride brotherhood, Touba is home to one of West Africa’s most beautiful great mosques.

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Birdwatching

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

This UNESCO-listed ecological jewel welcomes more than 350 bird species, including vast colonies of pelicans and flamingos.

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Heritage

Saint-Louis

Senegal’s former capital is a UNESCO World Heritage city of colourful houses, wrought-iron balconies and renowned jazz.

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Safari

Fathala Reserve

Experience the rare thrill of walking with lions in the heart of the Saloum forest.

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