Sine Saloum Day Tour: Mangroves, Islands, and Authentic Villages Sine Saloum by dugout canoe: mangroves, Bird Island, and Mar Lodj

Discover the Sine Saloum Delta by canoe: mangroves, Bird Island, and Serer villages. Experience an authentic excursion in the heart of Senegal, combining nature, culture, and encounters with local people.
Explore the Sine Saloum Delta, one of Senegal’s most remarkable ecosystems, with its mangroves, winding bolongs, unspoiled islands, and authentic Serer villages. This experience invites you to explore the delta aboard a traditional dugout canoe and to meet the locals who bring these island lands to life through fishing, farming, and ancient traditions.

Departing from Ndangane, you will embark on a sailing trip through the heart of the mangroves. The bolongs (the waterways characteristic of the delta) meander among the mangroves and are home to a rich variety of birds and unspoiled landscapes. Depending on the option you choose, you can observe birds on Bird Island, discover unspoiled islets, or explore the delta’s most secluded little bolongs.

Your tour will also take you to iconic villages such as Mar Lodj, famous for its telephone tam-tam and initiation trees. There, you will learn about the traditions of the Serer people, visit the village women’s market, and enjoy a warm welcome to the rhythm of songs and drums.

Several tour options are available to suit your schedule and your sense of adventure.

The half-day option is perfect for a first-time visit to the delta. It includes a long tail boat trip through the mangroves, a visit to Bird Island, exploration of a typical bolong, and a tour of the village of Mar Lodj in a traditional cart.

The full-day discovery option allows you to fully enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Sine Saloum. In addition to the boat trip and cultural visits, you’ll enjoy a welcome cocktail, a local lunch, and some free time to swim in the delta. This package combines nature, culture, and local cuisine.

For travelers seeking a truly immersive experience, the 2-day/1-night bivouac option offers an unforgettable adventure. After a day exploring the mangroves and the fishing port of Djifer, you will spend the night on an island in the delta, enjoying a friendly atmosphere around a campfire. The next day, you will discover island villages such as Falia and row through the narrow mangrove channels before continuing your exploration of Mar Lodj and Bird Island.

Whether you opt for a short getaway or a two-day adventure, this experience will allow you to explore the Sine Saloum in a different way: to the rhythm of the water, nature, and the human encounters that make this region so unique.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.