6 Nights Senegal Safari

Hop into the 4x4 and discover the wildlife of Senegal's Niokolo National Park — home to hippos, antelopes, hyenas, lions, chimpanzees and buffalo, in one of West Africa's most biodiverse nature reserves.

This trip is specially designed for wildlife photographers and nature lovers who really want to get to know Senegal's interior. You'll be picked up from your location in Banjul for the journey to the park, where you'll stay in three different lodges: two nights at Niokolo Lodge, two nights at Wassadou Lodge and two nights at Niafat Lodge. Each lodge offers its own perspective on the park and its inhabitants.


During the day you go on safari through the park, guided by a professional English-speaking guide, in search of the large mammals as well as more than 300 bird species, including fish eagles, pelicans and storks. All transport within the trip — including the private 4x4 transport and all transfers between the lodges — is arranged, as are the entrance fees for the national park.


Overnight stays are on a bed & breakfast basis. At the end of the trip you'll be brought back to your location in Banjul.

Peak season
Oct - Apr
Dry season temperature
24–30°C
Rainy season
Jun – Oct
Species recorded
580+

Prices

1 person
£ 1595 (single room supplement included)
2 people
£ 1175 p.p.
3 people
£ 1050 p.p.
4 people
£ 965 p.p.

Based on 2 participants per room

Included / Not Included

Included
  1. Pick-up and drop-off at Banjul Airport
  2. Lunch as indicated
  3. National park entrance fees
  4. Boat trip as indicated
  5. Bottled water during the trip
  6. Personal assistance from an English-speaking guide who speaks a little Dutch


Not Included
  1. Flights to/from Gambia
  2. Personal expenses (drinks, etc.)
  3. Visa (approx. €20 for entry and exit)
  4. Travel insurance
  5. Medication (e.g. malaria tablets, if required)
  6. Sunscreen
  7. DEET-based mosquito repellent


Recommended Equipment

  1. Full-frame or mirrorless camera
  2. Telephoto/zoom lens of 300 mm or longer
  3. Spare batteries
  4. 10x50 binoculars or better
  5. Tripod or monopod
  6. Sufficient memory cards


Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months and with at least 1 blank page), a budget of approximately €5–10 per day for drinks, and optionally a SIM card upon arrival. A detailed itinerary will be sent a few weeks before departure.

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