Dakar, Niokolo Koba, Kedougou & Falls Safari: 4D/3N
ID: GYG1066011-1637687
Category:
Country: Senegal
Duration:
4 days
Description
This 4-day budget safari offers a game drive in Niokolo Koba Park, a guided Gambia River walk, and a memorable hike to the stunning Dindefello waterfalls.
Itinerary
Day 1 Dakar- Wassadou (Gate of Niokolo Koba Park)
Rise for a departure to Tambacounda with a stop at Mbour for breakfast. Then continue through the dense savannah with mounds to Tambacounda, a bush crossing town and a major railway stop before Mali. There will be lunch in a typical restaurant at Tambacounda. After lunch, head to Niokolo Koba National Park, reaching out at the wassadou hotel which is at the bank of Gambia River. Check at the hotel and Boat trip to observe the hippopotamus colonies (If the water level allows) or a guided walk along the river to watch the local flora and Fauna.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner.
Place of Accommodation: Hotel Wassadou or similar
Day 2 Niokolo Koba Park- Kedougou
Wake up early in the morning for a guided walk to Niokolo Koba Park in search of wild animals. Great chance to come across the panthers, lion, birds, Antelopes, various species of birds, Warthogs, Monkey, among others. After the guided game drive, grab something for lunch, followed by a departure to the village of Mako. You will have a walk along the river in search of the Hippos before heading out to Kedougou.
Place of Accommodation: Bedik Hotel Kedougou or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 Kedougou- Dindefello- Kedougou
After breakfast, you will take 3-4 hours to walk back and forth to the village to discover the Bedik Ethnic group. Follow by a walk to Peuh village of Dindefello. At your details upon, walk through the path that will surprise you with its exuberance and small streams to reach the waterfall. Its’ cascades from a height of 80m in a basin that gives a chance for swimming. Picnic at the foot of the waterfall. At late noon leave with regrets the freshness of the place to join Kédougou.
Place of Accommodation: Bedik Hotel Kedougouor similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 04 Kedougou – Dakar
Today you will transfer to Dakar with a stop at Kaolack for lunch. Back hotel in Dakar or airport depending on your flight details.
Highlights
- Game drive to Niokolo Koba Park.
- Guided walk through the Gambia River.
- Waterfalls adventure at Dindefello.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
- Half board on a double room basis
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Admission to all listed sites
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Personal Items
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.