Safari in Bandia Reserve, and Visit the lion in Bandia Ranch

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Mobile ticket

Morning departure from your hotel. for the safari at the Bandia reserve. Bandia Reserve offers an ecosystem that is home to baobabs, acacias, zebras, antelopes, monkeys, giraffes, rhinoceros, birds, crocodiles. with the animal guide, you will enjoy this one-and-a-half-hour visit. This visit will remain marked. . before returning to your hotel.

will go to the Bandia ranch for a 30-minute game drive with the lions After the Bandia Ranch you continue the visit to the Bandia Reserve just opposite the Always in a 4x4.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Entrance fees in bandia reserve and lions ranch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Guide

Lunch

Boisson

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

When you arrive at the airport, you will go to the exit which will be on the far right in the lobby. Your driver will wait for you in the hall with a sign marked YOUR NAME. In case of need, you can contact our standard at on whattsapp.

Options

Safari in Bandia Reserve, and Visit the lion in Bandia Ranch

Pickup included

Reviews

4.45

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Top excursions with great guide
jekajucldi,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked 2 excursions directly @ Abdoulaye Fall who was our guide. Bandia reserve with visit the lion ranch was the first and a boat trip on the saloum delta the second. Abdoulaye had arranged everything perfectly and we (groep of 7 with teenagers) highly recommend him. He helps you with al your questions, helps you to negotiate the best price for your souvenirs or do some shopping for you if you want 😀! He is easy going on the trips and translates if needed to English (boat trip).
Excellent
patriciajO3743BU,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took a safari on this reservation with Mamatar Gring, a local guide, who organizes tours. I also did the Lions part (which is separate) and a visit to a local school and village. Where we could donate some schoolware. In the safari we had a guide who spoke Portuguese and who explained the history of the reserve and the animals. The Mamatar is an excellent guide and very helpful throughout the journey. This tour was what I liked most of my entire stay in Senegal.
Recommend
konradb393,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very nice experience. The hosts were on time and quick to respond. Beautiful parks and animals. We were picked up on time. Then we were driven to Bandia Natural Reserve for a Safari. Afterwards we were driven to the Bandia Ranch to see the lions. The whole experience lasted around 4h.
Wow
L33P75,
Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow. Just Wow to be this close to the animals amazing. The guides were great at getting our 4x4s as close as possible. To see so many animals in a Hector's of semi captivity was amazing.
Unforgettable experience
MargaridaMSP,
Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Although the Reservation is not very large, it is possible to see a large number of animals. The highlight is undoubtedly the experience with lions. We can observe them from a small distance and can almost touch them (do not!). The guides and treaters are very friendly and provide us with all the information.
Close up lion encounter
Z5316WYpaulg,
Feb 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited the lion ranch after going to bandia reserve .The time it takes depends on how many people are in front of you because there is only limited seats in the caged vehicles and only so many vehicles go in at one time so can be quite a wait if it is busy .There is a waiting area with refreshments on sale so you can buy food and drink if required. We boarded our vehicle and proceeded through the gates to meet the lions.The men put meat out of slots in the mesh and the lions,male and female climb on to the cars and eat .The men will take your phones and take photos through the slots and they are very good .A little tip is always a good thankyou . The lions can lay above you which is what happened to us and some meat fell through the grill but it is only a little but adds to the fun I think when a lion is eating 12 inches above your head. I would recommend this trip as not something you will get to do every day.
Nice park
Akasamen,
Feb 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice park with colored earth, different animals and baobab trees. We were there with a private tour, in a normal passenger car, with a guide from the park. Giraffes, zebras, impalas, birds, monkeys, buffalos, crocodiles, hyenas, turtles and even a rhinoceros.
Not worth it....
UdoR413,
Feb 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The park is a complete disappointment. The visit to the Bandia Ranch is even more disappointing. The reserve is extremely small and not suitable for the species. You can see the fence from every part. The lions are literally waiting for meat to be put on their car hoods. One lion after the other then jumps on the cars that drive in.
GORGEOUS
phanied2013,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had planned to go to the Bandia reserve, and when we were told about the wild beast reserve, there was no hesitation. We are safe, the truck is mesh, 2 small traps to give them meat. And hop on the hood and they eat in front of us, very close No regrets, the visit was 35e per person.
Super tour guide! This guy is awesome and makes sure you have a great time!
Inspire25073690592,
May 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time! The tour guide was with us every step of the way and made sure we were taken care of. He went out of his way to accommodate us with all of our needs. And we are very needy (Americans) lol! I can’t say enough about the experiences we had and how much fun he made sure we had. From Goree Island, to the safari, to the walk with lions, we had a freaking blast! Thank you Abdoulaye for everything! Can’t wait to come back to Senegal and see more of this beautiful country!