Private Tour
2 days Joal Fadiouth and Saloum Delta Private Tour package
Overview
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48 hours
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This 2 days tour would be a great opportunity to see highlight of Fadiouth island in the small coast and Marloth island in the saloum delta. Where there are local architecture, an area located between land and water, savannah and mangrove, pristine landscapes, bolongs, the smiles and the richness of serene culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Beverage
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Visit the twin village of JOAL and FADIOUTH
Accommodations
Overnight at hotel cordon bleu in Ndagane or river side camp in Marlodj
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Joal Fadiouth
Joal is the one located on the mainland, birthplace of the first president Léopold Senghor. Fadiouth is on a small island reached by a long wooden bridge entirely of shells: these shell middens are actually the remains of the molluscs eaten here by humans since ancient times and a quiet shell graveyard, which has been deposited over the centuries, hosting both Muslim and Christian tombs. It is possible to take the bridge but also to take a canoe to connect Joal to Fadiouth.
the artisanal port of Joal is considered the largest in Senegal a very active port wakes up at a time when the canoes return from work, women, men and children water sometimes up to the waist go, at the using baskets, basins, plastic buckets, fetch the fish to the pretty colorful canoes, receive the fish, sort them, empty them and lay them out on shelves or on the ground. Some categories will go in the refrigerated trucks parked at the quay to be transported to the cities of Senegal and in the sub-region. will be dried and then smoked for local consumption and that of neighboring countries.
the sacred baobab of the village of Fadial, is a mastodon, if we compare it to the other baobabs that grow in Senegal. It is the largest baobab in West Africa and measures more than 26m in circumference. according to the curator, the baobab is 850 years old, a hole of a small width of barely 50 centimeters allows access to the interior. If you have the courage, you can even go inside, but beware the opening is narrow. This tree has a special history, Its interior cavity served as a cemetery for the griots of the locality. When they died, they were mummified inside the baobab. For these populations who were animists at the time, the griots did not practice agriculture and burying them underground would make the land infertile. For several years, the griots had been hanging there. It was finally in 1960, says curator Massamba Sall, that this practice was banned. As the place is frequented by travelers, the baobab is surrounded by shops.
Visit Marlodj island and exploring the Saloum Delta
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mar Lodj
in the morning exploring Mar lodj village, located in the Saloum delta, a site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List,where there are local architecture,an area located beatween land and water,savannah and mangrove, pristine landscapes,bolongs,the smiles and the richness of serere culture. In Mar Lodj, three different trees stand out from the ordinary. An imposing kapok tree, a palm tree and a caïlcedrat intertwine their trunks from a distant past. This seemingly natural phenomenon finds an explanation rooted in the tradition and beliefs of the Serer inhabitants of this city. It symbolizes the harmony between the three religions practiced on the island: Islam, Christianity and animism. After we will visit the Delta by canoe motorized possible to have a pic nic for lunch.
Parc National du Delta du Saloum
the Saloum Delta National Park, created in 1976, is a biosphere reserve, classified Man and Biosphere (MAB) by Unesco in 1981. Covering an area of 76,000 ha, including 59,000 ha of classified forests, the main biotopes are mangrove and tanned mudflats, sandy coasts and islets, the marine environment and the Sudanian woodland savannah. Birds are abundant in this reserve, home to species like the lesser flamingo, goliath heron, pelican, l dimorphic egret.... There are also some 36 species of mammals, including warthogs, spotted hyenas and red colobus monkeys. After direction towards saly or Dakar to end in beauty.
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2 days Joal Fadiouth and Saloum Delta Private Tour package
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic and great tour
Blrike,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing weekend! Amadou organized everything very well and we felt very welcomed. As it was a private tour we could even adjust it a bit to our needs which was great. It really felt like a local and authentic experience and can only recommend it!
A True Local Experience
133harutt,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, well-organized tour! We truly enjoyed the authentic Senegalese experience. Highly recommend! Thank you, Amadou, for an unforgettable journey.
3 days - Saly - Delta
545nadjag,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amadou was incredible and has taken care of every single detail , in our diverse group we had different food requirements or route needs and he managed to get it all. We always felt safe and in company of someone with a lot of wisdom to share. I fully recommend ! Our group had a great time !
Family-friendly, one-of-a-kind experience
I5684LXkellyw,
May 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amadou was a fantastic tour guide. My family (husband and three sons ages 5-12) and I were traveling to Dakar for a wedding, but wanted to see more of Senegal while we there. Amadou picked us up from the airport when we arrived, took us on this tour and then dropped us off at our Airbnb in Dakar. Everything went so smoothly. Every detail seemed to be meticulously planned. Amadou was also very attentive to our interests and our kids' interests. He asked them right away what they were excited about. My oldest son said he hoped to see a monkey. As we were driving the first day, Amadou noticed a monkey on the side of the road and had the driver stop so we could get out and see it. It turned out to be a lot of monkeys and it made our kids' day. The accomodations were excellent, and the food was incredible. This was the kind of unique experience we never could have created for ourselves. I highly recommend it! One helpful thing to know is that this tour includes several local tour guides (all included in the cost of the tour), but it's good to have cash to be able to tip them if you want.
Definitely recommended
689mariekeb,
Jun 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely amazing! The activities were all so much fun and Saloum Delta is so beautiful! Ahmadou is a great tour guide. I really loved this experience. Absolutely a 10/10.
Recommended trip for nature and culture lovers
bentevanaken,
Jun 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can absolutely recommend this trip! It was a great way to experience the Saloum Delta and other places in the South of Senegal. I enjoyed all the activities included in this trip and I completely relaxed at the Nouvel Vague camp overlooking the lake, and during the lunch in nature. If you want to discover more of Senegal's beautiful culture and nature, then this is the tour package for you! Everything was arranged very well, we didn't have to worry about anything.
Saloum delta at its best
Roel d,
Jun 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would you like to experience the Saloum delta at its best? Amadou is your tour operator to join. Had a wonderful experience with a lot of unique and pleasant surprises. Everything was well organised and we as a group of 5 enjoyed every minute.
Don’t hesitate to book !
Lisa B,
May 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Amadou for this exceptional weekend! Its program allowed us to discover the Saloum Delta well with lots of entertaining activities (carriage, lunch with your feet in the water, canoe, visit of a baobab, etc.). His good humor and kindness embellished the proposed circuit!
Amazing Experience - Highly recommend!!
katmmc,
Apr 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour of the Delta and Joal Fadiouth! Amadou was a real professional and looked after our group as if we were family. Speaking both French and English, Amadou looked after us every step of the way. From the trip on the piroques to the granaries, Shell island and Fadiouth; the horse and cart ride and stops at several local villages; a 're-birth' experience at one of the largest Boabab trees; 2 great nights accommodation with local food, all culminating in a boat trip and final barbecue lunch right in the river to the tune of african drums in the background. What can I say... give it a go!
Superb
no mief916,
Apr 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great weekend on the Saloum Delta. I really enjoyed visiting the shell island. Breakfast was delicious and the setting was exceptional. Amadou made us discover this little piece of paradise that I highly recommend to all those visiting Senegal
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