Foto: Pelicans (bron: Andrea Marangoni (http://www.andreamarangoni.it))
Senegal - The Sine-Saloum Delta lies in the southwest of Senegal. It is a nature reserve covering 180,000 hectares. Located north of The Gambia and about 100 kilometers from the Senegalese capital, Dakar, the area includes the Saloum Delta National Park. This vast region is filled with mangrove forests, lagoons, islands, and rivers. A highlight for visitors is taking a boat trip along the rivers to spot pelicans and flamingos. You can also enjoy views of picturesque fishing villages from the water. There are iconic baobab trees, beautiful sandy beaches, and a wide range of wildlife, including many monkeys. Overnight stays can be arranged in Palmarin, which has several beautiful hotels. At the luxurious Lodge des Collines de Niassam, you can even sleep in a baobab treehouse. Deeper into the mangroves, you can also stay in an eco-lodge operated by a community-based organization called ‘Keur Bamboung’, a collaboration between several local villages.
Goree Island
Senegal - Gorée Island (Île de Gorée) is a small island off the coast of Dakar, the sprawling capital of Senegal. It’s an oasis of calm compared to the busy streets of Dakar. There are no cars on the island, and it is small enough to navigate easily on foot. ...
Kankurang masquerade
Senegal - As we are about to turn right to head back to our hotel, we hear drumming from the other direction. A large group of children runs through the streets. We follow them. Suddenly, they turn around and dash past us. We are witnessing the Kankurang masquerade, ...
Safari in NiokoloKoba National Park
Senegal - After breakfast, we drive for about half an hour to Niokolo-Koba National Park. This nature reserve is the largest park in Senegal, located near the river of the same name. The area covers nearly one million hectares. At the entrance, an old military ...