Dakar: Bandia Reserve Safari & Somone Lagoon Boat Ride
ID: GYG1300646-1988029
Category:
Country: Senegal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Senegal’s wildlife and coastal ecosystems on a day trip from Dakar. Enjoy a safari in Bandia Reserve and a boat ride through the mangroves of Somone Lagoon.
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Dakar or the surrounding areas. Travel to Bandia Wildlife Reserve, about 1.5 hours from Dakar. On arrival, switch to a safari truck and set off with a local guide, who will help you spot animals and explain what you’re seeing along the way.
Spend around 2 hours exploring the reserve and enjoying the classic safari experience—comfortably seated, with great photo opportunities. Next, continue to the Lagoon of Somone, about 30 minutes from Bandia.
Take a 1-hour boat ride through peaceful mangroves, a beautiful natural habitat known for its rich birdlife and tranquil waterways. You’ll have time to stop for lunch (optional, not included) before heading back.
At the end of the tour, sit back and relax as you’re driven directly back and dropped off at your hotel or selected location.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of a safari adventure in Bandia Wildlife Reserve
- Spot wildlife and learn about the reserve with a local guide
- Cruise through the scenic mangroves of Somone Lagoon on a boat ride
- Enjoy a mix of adventure and relaxation in one day
- Benefit from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Dakar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price.
Pickup is available from Dakar and surrounding areas, including Saly & Mbour.
Hotel and port pickup options are available, including Dakar Port.
INCLUDED
- All fees and taxes
- Entry ticket: Bandia Reserve
- Entry ticket: Somone Lagoon
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Safari truck + local guide in Bandia
- Mangrove boat ride in Somone
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
