10 days in Senegal Itinerary

One of Senegal's fastest-growing cities, Mbour offers proximity to the capital as well as a taste of the culture of Senegal.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): look for gifts at Village Artisanal de Saly, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lagune de la Somone, and then stroll through Reserve De Bandia. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage Popenguine and then make a trip to Joal Fadiout.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Mbour is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Johannesburg to Mbour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Johannesburg in December since evenings lows in Mbour dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Ndangane.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Musee Mahicao and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parc National du Delta du Saloum.

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Drive from Mbour to Ndangane in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Mbour in December, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ndangane: temperatures range from 41°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Foundiougne.

Foundiougne Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Fatick Region.EconomyFoundiougne is a main hub on the Sine-Saloum river in the Fatick Region of Senegal. On the 1st (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Centre D'interpretation de Toubacouta and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fathala Reserve.

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Getting from Ndangane to Foundiougne by car takes about 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Foundiougne can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Saint-Louis.

West Africa's first French settlement, World Heritage-listed Saint-Louis (or Ndar in Wolof) shows off its colonial architectural style with an ambience of tranquility and historical charm.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): look for gifts at Rama diaw and then explore the striking landscape of Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary.

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You can drive from Foundiougne to Saint-Louis in 6 hours. Traveling from Foundiougne in January, expect Saint-Louis to be little chillier, temps between 38°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Dakar.

Situated on the western edge of mainland Africa, the crowded and dynamic city of Dakar offers visitors booming shopping, dining, and entertainment scenes.

Go for a jaunt from Dakar to Goree Island to see Paroisse Saint Charles Borromee about 56 minutes away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at La Maison des Esclaves, get in on the family fun at Accrobaobab Adventure, admire the masterpieces at IFAN Museum (African Arts Museum), and pause for some photo ops at Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine.

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Traveling by car from Saint-Louis to Dakar takes 3.5 hours. When traveling from Saint-Louis in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Dakar: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.